Comparison

Notebook vs MidSpark

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Notebook

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
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Zoho Notebook is a free, ad-free note-taking app for students, teams and researchers: capture, find and reuse what you write down — typed notes, Apple Pencil handwriting, voice recordings with AI transcription, checklists, files and document scans in one note. Syncs across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and other devices. WHAT PEOPLE USE NOTEBOOK FOR 1. MEETING AND LECTURE NOTES Record with audio or video cards; Notebook AI turns it into searchable text with timestamps, so you jump straight to the decision instead of replaying it. Structured minutes with title, participants, decisions and action points sit in the note beside your highlights. Record screen and self at once; longer videos get chapters. 2. STUDY AND RESEARCH Record lectures and search the transcript weeks later. Scan textbooks and business cards, handwrite and sketch with Apple Pencil, use OCR to find text inside photos and handwritten notes, so nothing you captured becomes unfindable. A long note becomes an AI mind map before an exam. 3. TASKS, TO-DOS AND JOURNALING A dedicated To-Do tab sits alongside your notes: break work into subtasks, assign tasks to the right people, set due dates and priorities, and get reminders at the right time. Checklist cards keep shorter lists beside the note they belong to. Journaling prompts come from your own activity, easier to keep than a blank page. 4. FILES, SCANS, AND SAVED READING Add PDFs, Word docs and spreadsheets with file cards. Articles, videos, recipes and how-tos become Smart Cards, formatted automatically, readable offline and ad-free. Group it all into nested collections. QUESTIONS PEOPLE ASK Is it free? Yes, with 500MB of free storage and no ads. Notebook Pro adds more storage, longer notes, larger attachments, Email-In to save emails as notes, premium covers, and custom recurring reminders. Can I move my notes from Evernote, Google Keep, or OneNote? Yes, with dedicated migration tools; it arrives organized. Is my data private? Notes are encrypted in transit and at rest. We never sell your data and never show ads. Lock notes or notebooks with a password, Touch ID or Face ID; previews stay hidden until unlocked. Does it work offline? Yes. Create, edit and read offline, then pick up on another device once it syncs to the cloud. What can Notebook AI do? Transcribe audio and video, build mind maps, summarize and simplify, fix grammar, set tone (casual, professional, friendly, direct, or confident), translate into any language, draft notes, checklists, tables, code or a template from a prompt, and suggest tags. Notebook AI is a separate add-on. Does it use on-device AI and Siri? Yes. An on-device Knowledge Graph links ideas across notebooks and answers questions from your own notes. Siri creates and updates notes by voice with the app closed, and On-Screen Awareness summarizes what's on screen without switching apps. Can I share with non-users? Yes. @mention people to collaborate in real time, or publish a public note or video by link. MORE INSIDE - Search by title, content, tag, collaborator, or notebook; filter by any card type, contact, or link; search within one note; sort by date or relevance, with auto-suggestions and recent searches, offline and across languages - iPhone: text-search audio notes, share via iMessage, dictate with Siri, recent notes from the Notification Bar, SharePlay in calls - iPad: drag and drop, split view, slide over, multiple windows, Stage Manager - Apple Watch: record audio, scribble notes, check off lists, add photo notes, record in one tap from a watch face complication - VoiceOver and a dark interface - Roll back to any of a note's last 10 versions Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled and are charged to your Apple Account. Prices vary by location. Manage in your account settings. Privacy - https://www.zoho.com/privacy.html Terms - https://www.zoho.com/terms.html

About

MidSpark

Capture, organize, and secure your thoughts and ideas with this versatile note-taking and task management tool. Features include offline access, home screen widgets for quick entry, and reminders for important dates and subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Create and edit notes
  • Organize notes with folders and labels
  • Offline note access
  • Home screen widgets for quick note creation
  • Task management with reminders and deadlines
  • Save favorite locations
  • Subscription and important date reminders
  • Financial tracking and savings goals
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MindSpark is an innovative note-taking app that allows you to capture your ideas anytime, anywhere. Thanks to its security and ease of use, MindSpark will become your reliable assistant in organizing thoughts. 1) Main functions - Create and edit notes: Easily create and edit notes on the go. MindSpark ensures smooth operation by allowing you to focus on the content rather than the technical aspects. - Organize notes: Create folders, labels, and use the search to quickly access the information you need. MindSpark will help you structure your thoughts and ideas. - Offline mode: Work with notes even without an internet connection. Your data is always with you wherever you are. - Data security: ensures the security of your information. Your personal space is protected from unauthorized access, and you don't have to worry about registering or transferring data to third parties. - Widgets: For even more convenience, MindSpark offers widgets that allow you to quickly create notes right from your device's home screen. - Create Tasks: Manage your chores and plans by creating tasks with reminders and deadlines. MindSpark will help you not to forget about important things. - Save favorite locations: Record and save your favorite places so that you always have them at hand. It can be a restaurant, a park, or any other place that is dear to you. - Subscription Reminders: Don't miss any payments or updates. MindSpark can remind you about music subscriptions, services, or any other services. - Birthdays and important dates: you will never forget to congratulate your loved ones! Saving money: Keep track of your finances and plan your savings. MindSpark helps you set goals and track your progress towards financial goals. Advantages of MindSpark - Mobility: MindSpark is your mobile brain that is always with you. No matter where you are, you can write down your thoughts and ideas. - Ease of use: The intuitive interface and smooth operation make MindSpark accessible to users of any level of training. - Privacy: Your data belongs only to you. MindSpark does not require registration and does not transfer your data to third parties, ensuring maximum security. - Flexibility: Thanks to widgets and the ability to work offline, MindSpark adapts to your lifestyle and needs. MindSpark is not just a note-taking app, it's your personal assistant that helps you save and organize your thoughts, ideas, and inspiration. Support: midpad46@gmail.com

Screenshots

Notebook4 screens
MidSpark4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MidSpark at none against Notebook's 8. MidSpark also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 73%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Notebook's advantage is ratings volume (24K vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MidSpark 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. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Notebook's written reviews are positive against 100% of MidSpark's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notebook ships an update every 6 days, MidSpark every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Notebook versus MidSpark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotebookMidSpark
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (24K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size221 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZoho CorporationDenis MIshin

Customer experience

Notebook

All ratings23,855 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews1,797 reviews
Positive72.8%
Neutral9.6%
Negative17.6%

MidSpark

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Notebook

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Notes disappearing or getting corrupted
  • Freezing and crashing issues
  • Inconsistent behavior when editing notes
  • Syncing problems across devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

MidSpark

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Notebook

Subscriptions7
  • Notebook Pro$2.491 Month
  • Notebook Pro Plus$3.991 Month
  • Notebook AI$4.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • Notebook Personal$14.991 Year
  • Notebook Pro2 variants$24.991 Year
  • Notebook Pro Plus1 Year trial$39.991 Year
  • Notebook AI$49.991 Year
None

MidSpark

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Notebook free?
Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MidSpark free?
MidSpark is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Notebook or MidSpark?
MidSpark is rated higher. Notebook averages 4.7 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while MidSpark averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Notebook or MidSpark have ads?
Neither Notebook nor MidSpark shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Notebook or MidSpark?
Notebook ships an update every 6 days, and MidSpark every 5 days. Most recently, Notebook was updated on November 2, 2026 and MidSpark on October 10, 2026.

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