# Notebook vs Google Keep

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Google Keep at none against Notebook's 8. Google Keep also leads on chart position (#76 vs unranked). Notebook's advantage is review sentiment (65% vs 42%) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notebook sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Google Keep asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Notebook against 4.6 for Google Keep. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24K and 29K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Notebook's written reviews are positive against 42% of Google Keep's.

Notebook ships an update every 6 days, Google Keep weekly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notebook | Google Keep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-ai-notes-notepad/id973801089/reviews)** | [4.6 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-keep-notes-and-lists/id1029207872/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 24K | **29K** |
| Positive reviews | **64.7% of reviews** | 42.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#76** |
| Size | 220 MB | 210 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zoho Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/388384807) | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) |

## What reviewers say

### Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-ai-notes-notepad/id973801089)

Capture your thoughts, ideas, and tasks with a versatile digital notebook. Create rich notes with text, files, audio, and video. Organize content visually, collaborate in real-time, and access everything across your devices.

**Highlights:** Rich note creation with text, files, audio, and video, Checklist creation for task management, Bookmark collection and offline reading, Kanban-style note organization, Real-time collaboration and sharing, AI-powered journaling suggestions, Cross-device and cloud synchronization

**Features:** Safari Extension, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Notebook Pro | $2.49 | per month |
| Notebook Pro Plus | $3.99 | per month |
| Notebook AI | $4.99 | per month |
| Notebook Personal | $14.99 | per year |
| Notebook Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| Notebook Pro Plus | $39.99 | per year |
| Notebook AI | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Highly organized and customizable
- 👍 Visually appealing and intuitive
- 🔒 Secure with password protection
- 🤳 Seamless cross-device sync
- 📝 Versatile note-taking features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional sync and stability issues
- 🔀 Inconsistent note order after editing
- 🔍 Limited search functionality
- 📤 Lack of export/backup options
- 🔗 Difficulty inserting links in notes

**Reported bugs**

- Notes disappearing or getting corrupted
- Freezing and crashing issues
- Inconsistent behavior when editing notes
- Syncing problems across devices

**Requested features**

- Improved sorting and reordering options for notes
- Enhanced search capabilities
- Ability to export notes in various formats
- More customization options for notebook covers
- Integration with other productivity apps


### Google Keep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-keep-notes-and-lists/id1029207872)

**Currently charting:** #76 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Capture, edit, and share notes and lists across all your devices. Organize with labels and colors, and set time or location-based reminders. Collaborate with others in real-time for shared tasks.

**Highlights:** Capture notes, lists, photos, and audio, Organize with labels and colors, Set time and location-based reminders, Collaborate on notes and lists, Transcribe voice memos, Extract text from images

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Lean and efficient
- 👍 Minimalistic and easy to use
- 🤝 Good for collaboration
- 💡 Useful for note-taking and lists

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🔄 Sync issues and data loss
- 🕰️ Slow performance and lag
- 📱 Limited functionality on mobile
- 🔒 Lack of security features

**Reported bugs**

- Notes randomly duplicating or disappearing
- Checkboxes not working as expected
- Keyboard issues and text input problems
- Refresh failures and connectivity problems

**Requested features**

- Add support for widgets
- Improve text formatting options
- Introduce folder/category organization
- Enable password protection for notes
- Enhance search and sorting capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notebook free?

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

### Is Google Keep free?

Google Keep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Notebook or Google Keep?

Notebook is rated higher. Notebook averages 4.7 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Google Keep averages 4.6 from 29K ratings.

### Do Notebook or Google Keep have ads?

Neither Notebook nor Google Keep shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Notebook or Google Keep?

Notebook ships an update every 6 days, and Google Keep weekly. Most recently, Notebook was updated on September 25, 2026 and Google Keep on September 25, 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.*