# Notebook vs Pass Track

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Notebook at 64% against Pass Track's 14%. Notebook also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (24K vs 228). Pass Track's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (11.0 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. Pass Track asks for nothing beyond the download.

Notebook holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notebook has 24K ratings behind it against 228, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Notebook's written reviews are positive against 14% of Pass Track's.

Notebook ships an update every 6 days, Pass Track every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notebook | Pass Track |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-ai-notes-notepad/id973801089/reviews)** | [2.0 (228 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pass-track/id1531996732/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 228 |
| Positive reviews | **64.3% of reviews** | 13.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 220 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zoho Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/388384807) | [National Information Technology Board](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503124487) |

## 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


### Pass Track

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pass-track/id1531996732)

This app allows travelers to declare foreign currency and restricted items when departing or arriving in Pakistan. It integrates with Pakistan Customs' Currency Declaration system for a streamlined process. Declarations are available in both Urdu and English for user convenience.

**Highlights:** Currency declaration for outbound passengers, Currency declaration for inbound passengers, Declaration of prohibited/restricted items, Integration with WeBOC system, Dual language support (Urdu/English)

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Convenient and easy to use
- 💨 Quick response from support
- 🤝 Good government initiative

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🤯 Confusing and unintuitive UI
- ⏳ Slow and unresponsive
- 🤷‍♂️ Mandatory but not working properly
- 🤬 Extremely frustrating experience

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot enter arrival time
- Inconsistent data display
- Login and registration issues
- Document upload failures
- Unexpected app behavior

**Requested features**

- Save user information for future trips
- Alphabetical sorting of cities and districts
- Streamlined and user-friendly design
- Reliable and consistent performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notebook free?

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

### Is Pass Track free?

Pass Track is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Notebook or Pass Track?

Notebook is rated higher. Notebook averages 4.7 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Pass Track averages 2.0 from 228 ratings.

### Do Notebook or Pass Track have ads?

Neither Notebook nor Pass Track shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Notebook or Pass Track?

Notebook ships an update every 6 days, and Pass Track every 2 weeks. Most recently, Notebook was updated on October 15, 2026 and Pass Track 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.*