# Smart Note Notepad vs My Notebook

The clearest difference is rating: My Notebook at 3.8 against Smart Note Notepad's 1.0. My Notebook also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). Smart Note Notepad's advantage is iOS requirement (14.1 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Note Notepad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and My Notebook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

My Notebook holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Notebook has 28 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Smart Note Notepad's written reviews are positive against 18% of My Notebook's.

Smart Note Notepad ships an update every 5 months, My Notebook every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Note Notepad | My Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-note-notepad-draw-memo/id997513915/reviews) | **[3.8 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-notebook/id1566814660/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **28** |
| Positive reviews | 10.4% of reviews | **18.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JIN HWAN KIM](https://appshunter.io/developer/576623931) | [Alistair Shaw](https://appshunter.io/developer/959356999) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Note Notepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-note-notepad-draw-memo/id997513915)

Create visually appealing notes and memos using professionally designed coloring paper styles. This app offers a simple gallery interface for easy management and editing of your digital creations.

**Highlights:** Gallery interface, Customizable paper styles, Pinch to zoom, Edit cells, Draw memos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


### My Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-notebook/id1566814660)

Capture ideas and annotate documents with a versatile note-taking and PDF writing tool. Utilize colorful markers and a shape generator for enhanced creativity. Your work is automatically saved and synced via iCloud for easy access across devices.

**Highlights:** Note-taking on new or existing PDFs, Variety of colorful markers, Advanced geometric shape generator, Auto-save functionality, iCloud integration for cloud storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MyNotebook Premium (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| My Notebook Pro | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Note Notepad free?

Smart Note Notepad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is My Notebook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Smart Note Notepad or My Notebook?

My Notebook is rated higher. Smart Note Notepad averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while My Notebook averages 3.8 from 28 ratings.

### Do Smart Note Notepad or My Notebook have ads?

Smart Note Notepad shows ads; My Notebook does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Note Notepad or My Notebook?

Smart Note Notepad ships an update every 5 months, and My Notebook every 2 weeks. Most recently, Smart Note Notepad was updated on October 16, 2026 and My Notebook on October 13, 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.*