Comparison

Notebook vs iDAB

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

iDAB

Features
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iDAB - Go Digital Welcome to iDAB, your ultimate digital identity and professional networking companion. Say goodbye to paper and hello to seamless, smart, and eco-friendly connections. Whether you're an entrepreneur, freelancer, or corporate professional, iDAB empowers you to make a lasting impression with a unified digital presence. Key Features Create Your Digital Profile Build a stunning, comprehensive professional profile in minutes. Add your contact details, social media links, websites, and professional bio, all centralized in one sleek digital identity. Instant and Effortless Sharing Share your iDAB profile effortlessly with anyone, anywhere. Use custom QR codes, direct links, or the built-in sharing functionality to instantly transfer your details. Recipients do not need the app installed to view your profile. Digital Wallet Support Keep your identity ready at your fingertips. Seamlessly add your iDAB ID to both Apple Wallet and Google Wallet for instant, one-tap access during face-to-face meetings or events. Appointment Scheduling & Management Streamline your business with built-in appointment tools. Book services, manage your schedule, and track meeting statuses (Upcoming, Completed, or Cancelled) all within the app. Product & Service Showcase Display your professional offerings directly on your profile. High-quality details for your products and services help potential connections understand your business value at a glance. Smart Dashboard and Analytics Track your networking success with real-time insights. Monitor profile views, shares, and engagement to better understand your reach and optimize your professional growth. Manage Your Connections Save, organize, and manage your networking contacts in one place. Finding the right contact is faster than ever with advanced search and autocomplete features. VCF Export Easily export your contact information or save new connections directly to your phone's contact list with one-click VCF (Virtual Contact File) downloads. Personal Professional Notes Keep track of important details for every connection with secure, private notes linked to your professional network. Multilingual Networking Break language barriers and expand your reach. iDAB supports multiple languages, including Arabic and Danish, allowing you to present yourself professionally to a global audience. Privacy and Control Your data belongs to you. iDAB provides customizable privacy settings, giving you complete control over what you share and who you connect with. Why Choose iDAB? • Eco-Friendly: Save trees by switching to a 100% digital professional identity. • Always Up-to-Date: Update your information anytime without the cost of reprinting. • Modern & Professional: A sleek design that fits the needs of the modern workforce. • Fast QR & Link Sharing: The quickest way to connect in the digital age. • Global Accessibility: Present your professional identity in the language your clients speak. • Wallet Ready: Integrated with Apple and Google Wallet for maximum convenience. iDAB — Networking, Redefined.

Screenshots

Notebook4 screens
iDAB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iDAB at none against Notebook's 8. Notebook's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. iDAB asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notebook ships an update every 6 days, iDAB every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Notebook versus iDAB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotebookiDAB
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (24K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings24K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size220 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZoho CorporationiDAB TECH LTD

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

iDAB

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

iDAB

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Notebook free?
Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iDAB free?
iDAB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Notebook or iDAB have ads?
Neither Notebook nor iDAB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Notebook or iDAB?
Notebook ships an update every 6 days, and iDAB every 2 weeks. Most recently, Notebook was updated on September 24, 2026 and iDAB on September 17, 2026.

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