Comparison

Notebook vs LUXÉLAN

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

LUXÉLAN

Features
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Description: Take control of your projects with Project Manager, the ultimate app for efficient project management. Whether you're a professional project manager or someone looking to organize personal tasks, this powerful tool will help you stay organized, collaborate seamlessly, and meet your project goals. Key Features: Intuitive Task Management: Create, prioritize, and assign tasks effortlessly. Break down complex projects into manageable tasks and track their progress with ease. Team Collaboration: Foster effective teamwork by inviting team members, assigning roles, and sharing project updates. Real-time collaboration ensures everyone stays on the same page. Project Timeline: Visualize your project's timeline using Gantt charts or Kanban boards. Identify dependencies, set milestones, and monitor progress to ensure timely completion. Resource Allocation: Allocate resources efficiently to maximize productivity. Assign team members, equipment, and materials to tasks, and optimize resource utilization. Document Management: Store, share, and organize project documents in a centralized location. Access files from anywhere, collaborate on documents, and maintain version control effortlessly. Communication Hub: Streamline project communication with built-in messaging and discussion boards. Stay connected with your team, exchange ideas, and resolve issues promptly. Progress Tracking: Monitor project progress through insightful reports and analytics. Get a comprehensive overview of project performance, identify bottlenecks, and make data-driven decisions. Reminders and Notifications: Never miss a deadline with customizable reminders and notifications. Stay informed about task updates, approaching deadlines, and important milestones. Integration Capabilities: Seamlessly integrate with popular productivity tools like calendars, email clients, and file storage platforms. Sync project data across multiple platforms for enhanced efficiency. Security and Privacy: Protect your sensitive project information with robust security measures. Rest assured knowing that your data is encrypted and stored securely. Unlock your project's full potential with Project Manager and experience unparalleled project management efficiency. Download now and take control of your projects like never before!

Screenshots

Notebook4 screens
LUXÉLAN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LUXÉLAN at none against Notebook's 8. LUXÉLAN also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.0). Notebook's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, 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. LUXÉLAN asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notebook ships an update every 6 days, LUXÉLAN every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Notebook versus LUXÉLAN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotebookLUXÉLAN
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (24K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings24K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.012.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size220 MB38 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperZoho CorporationMARKS DZYN PRIVATE LIMITED

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

LUXÉLAN

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
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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
None

LUXÉLAN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Notebook free?
Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LUXÉLAN free?
LUXÉLAN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Notebook or LUXÉLAN have ads?
Neither Notebook nor LUXÉLAN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Notebook or LUXÉLAN?
Notebook ships an update every 6 days, and LUXÉLAN every 5 weeks. Most recently, Notebook was updated on October 14, 2026 and LUXÉLAN on October 1, 2026.

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