# Smart Note Notepad vs The Smart Notebook

The clearest difference is rating: The Smart Notebook at 2.5 against Smart Note Notepad's 1.0. The Smart Notebook also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Note Notepad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The Smart Notebook asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Smart Notebook holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Smart Notebook has 11 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 12% of The Smart Notebook's.

Smart Note Notepad ships an update every 5 months, The Smart Notebook every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 23, 2026 and July 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Note Notepad | The Smart Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-note-notepad-draw-memo/id997513915/reviews) | **[2.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-smart-notebook/id1569498072/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | 10.4% of reviews | **11.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 22 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JIN HWAN KIM](https://appshunter.io/developer/576623931) | [Virtual-Tec](https://appshunter.io/developer/498369221) |

## 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 |


### The Smart Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-smart-notebook/id1569498072)

Digitize your handwritten notes by scanning them with your smartphone. This app uses OCR technology to make your notes searchable and allows for quick sharing to cloud services. Organize and access your notes from anywhere, anytime.

**Highlights:** Scan handwritten notes, OCR for searchable text, Organize and store notes, Share to cloud services, Quick sharing shortcuts, Convert notes to text

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Note Notepad free?

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

### Is The Smart Notebook free?

The Smart Notebook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

The Smart Notebook is rated higher. Smart Note Notepad averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while The Smart Notebook averages 2.5 from 11 ratings.

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

Smart Note Notepad shows ads; The Smart Notebook does not.

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

Smart Note Notepad ships an update every 5 months, and The Smart Notebook every 2 months. Most recently, Smart Note Notepad was updated on June 23, 2026 and The Smart Notebook on July 7, 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.*