# Notebook vs New Note Notebook

The clearest difference is rating: Notebook at 4.7 against New Note Notebook's 2.0. Notebook also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (65% vs 33%). New Note Notebook's advantage is iOS requirement (14.1 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notebook sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and New Note Notebook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Notebook holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. 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: 65% of Notebook's written reviews are positive against 33% of New Note Notebook's.

Notebook ships an update every 6 days, New Note Notebook every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notebook | New Note Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-ai-notes-notepad/id973801089/reviews)** | [2.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-note-notebook-draw-memo/id995861016/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **64.7% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 220 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zoho Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/388384807) | [JIN HWAN KIM](https://appshunter.io/developer/576623931) |

## 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

**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


### New Note Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-note-notebook-draw-memo/id995861016)

Create visually appealing notes and memos with a variety of professionally designed coloring paper styles. Easily edit and organize your entries with intuitive gallery and gesture controls. Enjoy a relaxing digital note-taking experience on your iPhone and iPad.

**Highlights:** Gallery interface, Custom coloring paper styles, Pinch and stretch zoom, Edit cells via press hold or swipe, Digital note-taking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| upgrade to pro | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notebook free?

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

### Is New Note Notebook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Notebook or New Note Notebook?

Notebook is rated higher. Notebook averages 4.7 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while New Note Notebook averages 2.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Notebook or New Note Notebook have ads?

New Note Notebook shows ads; Notebook does not.

### Which is updated more often, Notebook or New Note Notebook?

Notebook ships an update every 6 days, and New Note Notebook every 5 days. Most recently, Notebook was updated on September 28, 2026 and New Note Notebook on September 3, 2026.

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