# Notebook vs MidSpark

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notebook | MidSpark |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/midspark-scheduler/id6446994575/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 72.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 221 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zoho Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/388384807) | [Denis MIshin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676395523) |

## 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


### MidSpark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midspark-scheduler/id6446994575)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*