# Notebook vs Pipfeed

The clearest difference is ads: Notebook at none against Pipfeed's shown. Notebook also leads on ratings volume (24K vs 10). Pipfeed's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 73%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, 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 Pipfeed sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pipfeed holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notebook has 24K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Notebook's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pipfeed's.

Notebook ships an update every 6 days, Pipfeed weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notebook | Pipfeed |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-ai-notes-notepad/id973801089/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pipfeed-personal-reading-app/id1482764225/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 72.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 221 MB | 135 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Zoho Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/388384807) | [Shashank Agarwal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1461511627) |

## What reviewers say

### Notebook

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

Capture, organize, and find all your notes, from typed text and handwriting to voice recordings and document scans. AI features help transcribe audio, create mind maps, and refine your writing. Syncs seamlessly across all your Apple devices.

**Highlights:** AI transcription of voice recordings, Handwriting and sketching with Apple Pencil, Document scanning and OCR, To-do lists and task management, Mind map generation from notes, Cross-device synchronization, Password and biometric note locking

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

**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


### Pipfeed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pipfeed-personal-reading-app/id1482764225)

This AI-powered app filters online content to deliver personalized articles based on your interests and reading habits. Discover high-quality content across various topics with a beautiful, user-friendly design. Read for free and curate your ideal news feed.

**Highlights:** AI-powered personalized feed, Curated content by topic, Bookmark favorite articles, Follow preferred blogs, Beautiful and comfortable design, Read trending news

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pipfeed Membership (1 month) | $2.49 | per month |
| Pipfeed Membership (1 year) | $24.49 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notebook free?

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

### Is Pipfeed free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Notebook or Pipfeed?

Pipfeed is rated higher. Notebook averages 4.7 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Pipfeed averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do Notebook or Pipfeed have ads?

Pipfeed shows ads; Notebook does not.

### Which is updated more often, Notebook or Pipfeed?

Notebook ships an update every 6 days, and Pipfeed weekly. Most recently, Notebook was updated on November 12, 2026 and Pipfeed on November 3, 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.*