# Notebook vs Loom

The clearest difference is rating: Notebook at 4.7 against Loom's 4.1. Notebook also leads on ratings volume (24K vs 7). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notebook sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and Loom sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Notebook holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notebook has 24K ratings behind it against 7, 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 67% of Loom's.

Notebook ships an update every 6 days, Loom weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notebook | Loom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-ai-notes-notepad/id973801089/reviews)** | [4.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loom-life-manager/id6759817760/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **72.8% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 221 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zoho Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/388384807) | [SPENCER RAY DAUGHERTY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880903344) |

## 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


### Loom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loom-life-manager/id6759817760)

This app helps you organize your life by connecting your purpose, goals, and daily actions into a single system. It goes beyond simple task management to help you define your ideal life and build momentum through small wins and personalized AI guidance.

**Highlights:** Define desired life and organize into key areas, Turn goals into focused action plans, Attach details to actions (due dates, places, attachments), Build momentum with 'Little Wins', Personalized AI guidance and suggestions, Identify areas needing attention for rebalancing, Optional Apple Health integration for progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Loom Monthly | $15.00 | per month |
| Loom Annual | $79.00 | per year |
| Founding Member (Lifetime) | $129.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notebook free?

Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Loom free?

Loom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Notebook or Loom?

Notebook is rated higher. Notebook averages 4.7 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Loom averages 4.1 from 7 ratings.

### Do Notebook or Loom have ads?

Neither Notebook nor Loom shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Notebook or Loom?

Notebook ships an update every 6 days, and Loom weekly. Most recently, Notebook was updated on October 30, 2026 and Loom on October 24, 2026.

---

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