Comparison

Notebook vs EasyNotes

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. DAILY TO-DOS AND JOURNALING Dedicated checklist cards keep tasks beside your notes, and recurring reminders keep them on schedule. 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 2GB 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

EasyNotes

Capture your thoughts and ideas with a versatile note-taking app. Create rich text notes, add photos, sketch, record audio, and organize with colorful backgrounds and widgets. Secure your notes with multiple lock options and sync across devices.

Highlights
  • Rich text notes with formatting
  • Customizable note backgrounds
  • Stylish sticky note widgets
  • Note organization with tags and archive
  • Emoji integration
  • Secure note locking (gesture, password, biometrics)
  • iCloud sync
Features
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Transform your concepts into reality with EasyNotes. Write notes, attach photos, craft a checklist, sketch ideas, record audio, capture moments, and explore more. We Can Empower You With: 1. Boost your productivity with Rich Text Notes • Make your memos stand out using bold, italic, and underlining. • Play with fonts, sizes, and colors to add structure and emphasis. • Boost readability and organization with bullet and numbered lists. • Support sharing notes as pictures, exporting to PDF, or printing. 2. Diverse and Colorful Note Background Styles • Engage in an immersive note-taking atmosphere, a whole new note-taking experience • Dive into a world of creativity with over 200 colorful note backgrounds. • Utilize background colors to classify and prioritize your notepad. • Spread the magic of these colorful notes through sharing with others or printing. • Immerse yourself in emotions, and elevate your overall note-taking experience with the vibrant notes background elements – these are the benchmarks that guide our notepad background selection. 3. Stylish Sticky Notes Widget • Instantly reach your sticky notes, memos, and checklists right from your Home Screen. • Choose from a diverse collection of 100+ stylish widget styles. • Three widget sizes: large, medium, and small, allowing you to select what suits you best. • Enjoy the convenience of accessing your important notes at a glance. 4. Get Notebook Organized • Switch between list and grid views for easy navigation. • Keep things in order with tags, reminders, and the archive feature. • Provides six notebook sorting methods to maximize the satisfaction of different usage habits • Create personalized categories for work projects, academic pursuits, personal aspirations, daily reflections, and more. 5. Express Yourself with Distinctive Emojis • Tired of plain text? Infuse your messages with emojis to vividly convey your emotions to your notes. • Discover our exclusive collection of emojis, offering hundreds of options that include all Usage scenarios for you to choose from. 6. Secure Your Notes with Lock Functions • Safeguard your notebook with multiple security layers, including gesture lock, password lock, fingerprint lock, and face ID. • You can lock a single category or lock the entire notepad category according to the usage scenario. 7. iCloud Sync • iCloud sync makes notepad data safer and fast. • Enjoy the ease of syncing notebook between your iPad and iPhone, promoting seamless collaboration and enhanced productivity. 8. Never Miss a thing with Note Reminders • Ensure you stay on top of your tasks by setting timely reminders for important notes or memos. • Add a personal touch by customizing reminder ringtones to suit your unique routine. 9. View Note in Timeline • Gain a comprehensive view of your memos, events, and ideas through an intuitive calendar timeline. Overall, whether it's for work, study, or personal use, EasyNotes is your ultimate note-taking companion. Download EasyNotes for free on iPad and iPhone and let's make note-taking an enjoyable and productive experience. Join our community of users, and together, we'll keep pushing the boundaries of innovation. If you have any issues, please mail us: Email: easynotes.ios@guloolootech.com Instagram: easynotes. official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/easynotes.official Terms of use:https://guloolootech.com/terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy:https://guloolootech.com/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Notebook4 screens
EasyNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Notebook at none against EasyNotes's shown. Notebook also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 52%) and ratings volume (24K vs 3.9K). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 and EasyNotes sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Notebook against 4.6 for EasyNotes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notebook has 24K ratings behind it against 3.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Notebook's written reviews are positive against 52% of EasyNotes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notebook ships an update every 6 days, EasyNotes every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Notebook versus EasyNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotebookEasyNotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (24K ratings) — better4.6 (3.9K ratings)
Positive reviews64.7% of reviews — better51.5% of reviews
Number of ratings24K — better3.9K
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size220 MB116 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZoho CorporationGulooloo Tech

Customer experience

Notebook

All ratings23,853 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews603 reviews
Positive64.7%
Neutral10.4%
Negative24.9%

EasyNotes

All ratings3,938 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral3.9%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews421 reviews
Positive51.5%
Neutral12.8%
Negative35.6%

User reviews

Notebook

From 24K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Highly organized and customizable
  • 👍 Visually appealing and intuitive
  • 🔒 Secure with password protection
  • 🤳 Seamless cross-device sync
  • 📝 Versatile note-taking features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional sync and stability issues
  • 🔀 Inconsistent note order after editing
  • 🔍 Limited search functionality
  • 📤 Lack of export/backup options
  • 🔗 Difficulty inserting links in notes

EasyNotes

From 3.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🎨 Customizable notes
  • 📷 Ability to add photos
  • 🗓️ Month calendar view with reminders
  • 💻 Syncs across devices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Export to PDF not working
  • 🔒 Difficult to transfer VIP status to new device
  • 🔒 Unable to access photos on Apple devices
  • 🔒 Paid features required for basic functionality
  • 🐛 Sync issues

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

EasyNotes

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Export to PDF not working
  • Sync issues
  • Picky about Apple Pencil input
  • Widget not mirroring note colors
  • Unable to access photos on Apple devices
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  • Issues with copying and pasting notes

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to create sub-folders within categories
  • Dark mode option
  • Family sharing
  • Better device sync and transfer options
  • More font and color customization options
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  • View mode to prevent keyboard/image opening during presentations

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Notebook

Subscriptions7
  • Notebook Pro$2.491 Month
  • Notebook Pro Plus$3.991 Month
  • Notebook AI$4.991 Month
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  • Notebook Personal$14.991 Year
  • Notebook Pro2 variants$24.991 Year
  • Notebook Pro Plus$39.991 Year
  • Notebook AI$49.991 Year
10 purchases

EasyNotes

Subscriptions6
  • VIP - Monthly$3.991 Month
  • VIP - Yearly$7.991 Year
  • VIP - Yearly$11.491 Year
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  • VIP - Yearly$14.491 Year
  • VIP - Yearly$16.991 Year
  • VIP - Yearly3 Days trial$16.991 Year
One-time4
  • VIP - Lifetime$14.99
  • VIP - Lifetime$20.99
  • VIP - Lifetime$26.99
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  • VIP - Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Notebook free?
Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EasyNotes free?
EasyNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Notebook or EasyNotes?
Notebook is rated higher. Notebook averages 4.7 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while EasyNotes averages 4.6 from 3.9K ratings.
Do Notebook or EasyNotes have ads?
EasyNotes shows ads; Notebook does not.
Which is updated more often, Notebook or EasyNotes?
Notebook ships an update every 6 days, and EasyNotes every 9 days. Most recently, Notebook was updated on September 24, 2026 and EasyNotes on September 22, 2026.

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