Notebook vs Daily Notes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Daily Notes
Capture ideas, create checklists, and organize your thoughts with this versatile note-taking app. Add photos, set reminders, and secure your notes with a password. Personalize your experience with themes and colors.
- Photo notes
- Checklist creation
- Password protection
- Customizable themes and colors
- Reminders and calendar integration
- Auto-save functionality
- Note categorization and tagging
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Discover Daily Notes - Notepad, Checklist, Color Notes, Notepad: The Ultimate Note-Taking Experience! Are you in search of a free, feature-rich note-taking app that transforms the way you capture ideas and memories? Look no further! Daily Notes - Life Notes is not just a note app; it's your personalized creative space designed to make note-taking a delightful experience. Key Features That Set Daily Notes Apart: Free and Intuitive: A user-friendly notebook app tailored for seamless note-taking. Photo Notes: Bring your notes to life by adding visual elements with photo notes. Pin Memos: Pin important memos for quick access. Organized Sorting: Sort notes effortlessly by time, name, and find what you need with quick search. Auto-Save: Your notes are saved automatically as you write. Customization: Customize your notes with various themes, colors, and fonts for a personalized touch. Organizational Magic: Categorize and tag notes for easy navigation. Artistic Touch: Unleash your creativity with drawings on various backgrounds and colors. Calendar Integration: Add notes to your calendar for a well-organized notebook. Private and Secure: Lock your notes with passwords to keep your thoughts safe. Share and Collaborate: Easily share your notes with others. Flexible Display: Choose between list, grid, or compact mode for a tailored viewing experience. Reminder: Set up notes reminders in notepad & notebook. Checklist notes and writing pad for To do list Your Free Notebook Companion: Daily Notes is your go-to notebook app, offering a seamless and efficient note-taking experience. Whether it's jotting down ideas, creating checklists, or using widgets, this easy notepad has you covered. Calendar Notes Made Easy: View your memos and quick notes in calendar mode. Daily Notes turns note-taking into a visually organized experience. Quick Notes Anytime, Anywhere: Simply open the app and start typing in the notepad. Your ideas are instantly captured with Daily Notes - Life Notes. Easy Notepad and Notebook: Acting as a versatile notes writer and virtual notepad, Daily Notes - Life Notes keeps your thoughts organized. Display notes in list or grid format and create multiple notebooks for various subjects. Colorful and Customizable: Personalize your notebooks with color notes and memos. Choose from a range of backgrounds to make your notepad vibrant and expressive. Categorize Notes and Memo: Organize your thoughts effortlessly with tags and folders. This note-taking app is perfect for school notes, book notes, text memos, and sticky notes. Keep Notes Safe: Enhance privacy with a lock notepad feature. Secure individual notes or entire categories with a password. Reminder: Never miss a reminder! Set time-based alerts for any note in Notebook Free - your free memo organizer. To do list: Simplify your tasks with our checklist notes and writing pad – the perfect tool for managing your to-do list! Voice note: Utilize the voice note feature to record your ideas, memos, and to-do lists hands-free. Enhance your productivity by turning spoken words into written notes with ease. Privacy Policy URL: https://moteex.com/policy.html Terms Of Use URL: https://moteex.com/terms-of-use.html Get in Touch: Encountering issues or have suggestions? Reach out to us at contact.moteex@gmail.com. Thank you for choosing Daily Notes - Notepad, Checklist, your ultimate companion in note-taking excellence!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Daily Notes at 100% against Notebook's 65%. Notebook's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Notebook sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and Daily Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Notebook ships an update every 6 days, Daily Notes every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Notebook | Daily Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (24K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 64.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 24K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 220 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zoho Corporation | Quang Thang Le |
Customer experience
Notebook
Daily Notes
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
Daily Notes
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Notebook
- 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 Plus1 Year trial$39.991 Year
- Notebook AI$49.991 Year
Daily Notes
- Weekly$0.997 Days
- Monthly$2.991 Month
- Yearly$19.991 Year









