# IsI Notebook vs Color Notepad

The clearest difference is rating: Color Notepad at 4.5 against IsI Notebook's 2.8. Color Notepad also leads on review sentiment (47% vs 22%) and ratings volume (606 vs 12). IsI Notebook's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IsI Notebook sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Color Notepad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Color Notepad holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Color Notepad has 606 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of IsI Notebook's written reviews are positive against 47% of Color Notepad's.

IsI Notebook ships an update every 20 months, Color Notepad every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | IsI Notebook | Color Notepad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isi-notebook/id967009664/reviews) | **[4.5 (606 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-notepad/id1112663477/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **606** |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | **46.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dominic Barra](https://appshunter.io/developer/891093115) | [Dmytro Vynokurov](https://appshunter.io/developer/350017076) |

## What reviewers say

### IsI Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isi-notebook/id967009664)

This app allows users to quickly write and read notes on two different notepads simultaneously on a single screen. Additional features like more notepads, font customization, and ad removal are available through in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Simultaneous note-taking on two screens, Rapid data storage and retrieval, Expandable to 6 notepads, Customizable font size and style, Ad removal option

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get Functions | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Color Notepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-notepad/id1112663477)

A clean and simple note-taking app that lets you personalize your experience with over 20 colorful themes. It offers a minimalist design for distraction-free writing, iCloud sync, and robust backup options.

**Highlights:** Minimalist design, 20+ colorful themes, Light & Dark Mode, iCloud sync, Sort notes, Export notes, Automatic local backups

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Storage | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Colorful customization options
- 💾 One-time purchase pricing model
- 📝 Simple and easy-to-use interface
- 🔤 Adjustable font size options
- ✅ Cross-device synchronization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notes frequently disappear or fail to save
- 🐛 App crashes and won't open
- 🐛 Text scrolls out of view when keyboard appears
- 💰 Expensive pricing for unlimited storage
- ❌ Limited to 3 notes in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Notes deleted unexpectedly after saving
- App crashes and fails to reopen
- Text disappears or becomes invisible
- Keyboard covers note content during editing
- Inconsistent save functionality (8 out of 10 times fails)

**Requested features**

- Password protection for notes
- Different colors for individual notes
- Checklist functionality with reset capability
- Note sharing capabilities
- Multiple font options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IsI Notebook free?

IsI Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Color Notepad free?

Color Notepad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, IsI Notebook or Color Notepad?

Color Notepad is rated higher. IsI Notebook averages 2.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Color Notepad averages 4.5 from 606 ratings.

### Do IsI Notebook or Color Notepad have ads?

Neither IsI Notebook nor Color Notepad shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IsI Notebook or Color Notepad?

IsI Notebook ships an update every 20 months, and Color Notepad every 5 months. Most recently, IsI Notebook was updated on October 24, 2026 and Color Notepad on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*