# Notebook vs Budget & Expense Tracker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Notebook at 73% against Budget & Expense Tracker's 0%. Notebook also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). Budget & Expense Tracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (14.1 vs 16.0). On price 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. Budget & Expense Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Notebook holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notebook has 24K ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of Budget & Expense Tracker's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notebook | Budget & Expense Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-ai-notes-notepad/id973801089/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/budget-and-expense-tracker/id1576383949/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **72.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 221 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zoho Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/388384807) | [Real Vision Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447773149) |

## 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, 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


### Budget & Expense Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/budget-and-expense-tracker/id1576383949)

Easily track your daily expenses and manage your finances with this straightforward money manager. Record transactions in one click, categorize spending for detailed insights, and visualize your financial activity with informative charts. Plan budgets, track debts, and monitor savings to achieve your financial goals.

**Highlights:** Instant transaction recording, Category-based expense tracking, Financial activity charts, Budget planning, Debt and savings tracking, Offline backup and restore

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notebook free?

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

### Is Budget & Expense Tracker free?

Budget & Expense Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Notebook or Budget & Expense Tracker?

Notebook is rated higher. Notebook averages 4.7 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Budget & Expense Tracker averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Notebook or Budget & Expense Tracker have ads?

Budget & Expense Tracker shows ads; Notebook does not.

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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.*