# Notebook vs Audio Notes | Email Me

Notebook and Audio Notes | Email Me both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of Audio Notes | Email Me's written reviews are positive against 65% of Notebook's. Audio Notes | Email Me also leads on device support (6 vs 3). Notebook's advantage is ratings volume (24K vs 669). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notebook sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and Audio Notes | Email Me sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Notebook against 4.8 for Audio Notes | Email Me. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notebook has 24K ratings behind it against 669, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Notebook's written reviews are positive against 92% of Audio Notes | Email Me's.

Notebook ships an update every 6 days, Audio Notes | Email Me every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notebook | Audio Notes | Email Me |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-ai-notes-notepad/id973801089/reviews) | **[4.8 (669 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-notes-email-me/id1090744587/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 669 |
| Positive reviews | 64.7% of reviews | **92.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 220 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Zoho Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/388384807) | [Manuel Escrig Ventura](https://appshunter.io/developer/539205978) |

## 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


### Audio Notes | Email Me

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-notes-email-me/id1090744587)

Quickly capture ideas, thoughts, tasks, and follow-ups on the go by emailing them to yourself. Supports text, audio with transcription, images, and clipboard content. Integrates with iOS extensions and Apple Watch for seamless note-taking.

**Highlights:** Email notes in one tap, Audio notes with transcription, Send images from camera/library, Clipboard content sharing, iOS App Extensions support, Apple Watch standalone app, macOS menu bar integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Email Me: Audio Notes – Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Email Me: Audio Notes – Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Email Me: Audio Notes – Quarterly | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Email Me: Audio Notes – Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| Voice Memos Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast, full-featured, and easy to use
- 👍 Excellent app, solid, and great for productivity
- 🚀 Seamless, intuitive, and efficient workflow
- 👍 Responsive and helpful developer
- 🚀 Extremely useful and time-saving

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues with Apple Watch
- 🔒 Concerns about security and privacy with custom SMTP
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔒 Subscription model and lack of lifetime purchase option

**Reported bugs**

- Emails not always sending as expected
- Losing unsent notes after app crashes
- Subscription issues and inability to restore purchases

**Requested features**

- Transcription of voice notes
- More customization options for app appearance
- Ability to edit text without triggering send
- Improved Apple Watch integration and functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notebook free?

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

### Is Audio Notes | Email Me free?

Audio Notes | Email Me is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Notebook or Audio Notes | Email Me?

Audio Notes | Email Me is rated higher. Notebook averages 4.7 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Audio Notes | Email Me averages 4.8 from 669 ratings.

### Do Notebook or Audio Notes | Email Me have ads?

Neither Notebook nor Audio Notes | Email Me shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Notebook or Audio Notes | Email Me?

Notebook ships an update every 6 days, and Audio Notes | Email Me every 9 days. Most recently, Notebook was updated on September 24, 2026 and Audio Notes | Email Me on September 23, 2026.

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