# Notebook vs VARTube

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VARTube at none against Notebook's 8. VARTube also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Notebook's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (24K vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

VARTube 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Notebook ships an update every 6 days, VARTube every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notebook | VARTube |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-ai-notes-notepad/id973801089/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vartube/id1623851351/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 72.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 221 MB | 182 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zoho Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/388384807) | [Anton Akzhigitov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502819591) |

## What reviewers say

### Notebook

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

Capture and organize all your thoughts, from typed notes and handwriting to voice memos and document scans. AI features help transcribe audio, create mind maps, and refine your writing. Seamlessly sync across all your Apple devices.

**Highlights:** AI-powered transcription and summarization, Handwriting and sketch support with Apple Pencil, Voice recording with AI transcription and timestamps, Checklists and to-do list management, Document scanning and file attachments, Nested collections for organization, Cross-device 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


### VARTube

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vartube/id1623851351)

Visualize and try on products from online stores using 3D and AR technology. Customize items and share photos of your virtual purchases with friends before buying. This app makes shopping easier and more interactive.

**Highlights:** 3D product visualization, AR virtual try-on, Product customization, Share virtual purchase photos, One-click ordering

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notebook free?

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

### Is VARTube free?

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

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

VARTube is rated higher. Notebook averages 4.7 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while VARTube averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Notebook or VARTube have ads?

Neither Notebook nor VARTube shows ads.

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

Notebook ships an update every 6 days, and VARTube every 5 months. Most recently, Notebook was updated on November 13, 2026 and VARTube 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.*