# Notebook vs WeNotes+

The clearest difference is ads: Notebook at none against WeNotes+'s shown. Notebook also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (24K vs 2.2K). WeNotes+'s advantage is review sentiment (93% vs 65%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notebook sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and WeNotes+ sells 3 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 WeNotes+. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notebook has 24K ratings behind it against 2.2K, 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 93% of WeNotes+'s.

Notebook ships an update every 6 days, WeNotes+ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notebook | WeNotes+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-ai-notes-notepad/id973801089/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wenotes-plus/id1477319356/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 2.2K |
| Positive reviews | 64.7% of reviews | **93.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 220 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zoho Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/388384807) | [传胜 贾](https://appshunter.io/developer/789568029) |

## 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


### WeNotes+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wenotes-plus/id1477319356)

Capture thoughts, to-do lists, and ideas with a versatile note-taking and voice recording app. Personalize your notes with formatting options, photos, and color themes. Secure your data and sync across devices.

**Highlights:** Personalized notes and voice recording, Shortcut toolbar for formatting, Photo insertion and automatic cropping, Export to PDF, JPG, HTML, TXT, Password and biometric security, iCloud synchronization, Calendar view and search functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| VIP Annual | $7.99 | per year |
| Pro | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app
- 💡 Useful for notes
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient
- 👍 Organized

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches/bugs
- 🔒 Forced 5-star review to unlock features
- 🔒 Limited free features
- 🐛 Crashes/freezes
- 🐛 Syncing issues

**Reported bugs**

- Notes disappearing
- Freezing when adding photos
- Syncing problems between devices

**Requested features**

- More color/font options
- Ability to manually order folders
- Checkboxes for to-do lists
- Embed videos/audio
- Unlimited free notes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notebook free?

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

### Is WeNotes+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Notebook or WeNotes+?

WeNotes+ is rated higher. Notebook averages 4.7 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while WeNotes+ averages 4.8 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do Notebook or WeNotes+ have ads?

WeNotes+ shows ads; Notebook does not.

### Which is updated more often, Notebook or WeNotes+?

Notebook ships an update every 6 days, and WeNotes+ every 3 months. Most recently, Notebook was updated on September 24, 2026 and WeNotes+ on August 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.*