# Notebook vs SCRIBZEE®

The clearest difference is rating: Notebook at 4.7 against SCRIBZEE®'s 3.8. Notebook also leads on ratings volume (24K vs 178) and update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). SCRIBZEE®'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Notebook holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notebook has 24K ratings behind it against 178, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Notebook's written reviews are positive against 53% of SCRIBZEE®'s.

Notebook ships an update every 6 days, SCRIBZEE® monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notebook | SCRIBZEE® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-ai-notes-notepad/id973801089/reviews)** | [3.8 (178 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribzee/id1192303022/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 178 |
| Positive reviews | **64.6% of reviews** | 53.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 212 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zoho Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/388384807) | [Hamelin SAS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1192303021) |

## 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


### SCRIBZEE®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribzee/id1192303022)

Securely access all your handwritten notes from any device, anytime. This app offers high-quality scans that are automatically enhanced for clarity and readability. Organize, share, and even convert notes to PDF for easy distribution.

**Highlights:** Secure cloud access for notes, High-quality automatic scanning, Cross-device synchronization, Note organization by subject/project, Share notes via social media/messaging, Convert notes to PDF, Revision progress tracking

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Convenient digital note storage
- 🔍 Handwriting search functionality
- 🗂️ Organized folder structure
- 💻 Accessible across devices
- ✍️ Seamless scanning of handwritten notes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🤖 Unreliable handwriting recognition
- 📁 Limited folder/organization options
- 🔄 Inconsistent syncing between devices
- 🔍 Ineffective search capabilities

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to open or get stuck on loading screen
- Issues with account creation and password reset
- Scanned notes not saving or disappearing
- Inconsistent behavior when scanning multiple pages
- Compatibility problems with certain device models

**Requested features**

- Add sub-folder support for better organization
- Improve handwriting recognition accuracy
- Implement a more user-friendly interface
- Allow scanning of non-proprietary notebooks
- Integrate with popular note-taking apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notebook free?

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

### Is SCRIBZEE® free?

SCRIBZEE® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Notebook or SCRIBZEE®?

Notebook is rated higher. Notebook averages 4.7 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while SCRIBZEE® averages 3.8 from 178 ratings.

### Do Notebook or SCRIBZEE® have ads?

Neither Notebook nor SCRIBZEE® shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Notebook or SCRIBZEE®?

Notebook ships an update every 6 days, and SCRIBZEE® monthly. Most recently, Notebook was updated on October 9, 2026 and SCRIBZEE® on October 8, 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.*