# Notebook - Diary & Journal App

> A diary that flips like a book

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id654645301](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id654645301)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id654645301`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Koji Ito
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (14,312 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.0.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-10
- **First published:** 2013-06-05
- **Size:** 10 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/notebook-diary-journal-app/id654645301)
- **Website:** [http://kojiapp.work/](http://kojiapp.work/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://kojiapp.work/notebook/privacy-policy/](http://kojiapp.work/notebook/privacy-policy/)

## Description

Record your days with a book-like page-turning diary. Notebook organizes each day on a single page, so you can swipe through memories and write naturally. Over 2 million downloads worldwide with an average rating of 4.7 from over 21,000 reviews.

This app offers iCloud sync and backup, a private passcode lock (Face ID/Touch ID), dark mode, adjustable font size, and the ability to copy, print, or share notes. Upgrade to Premium (one-time) to enjoy an ad-free, distraction-free writing experience across devices.

## Rankings

- #14,347 — Overall
- #2 — notebook
- #19 — note
- #44 — notion

## Review summary

Notebook is praised for its simple, distraction-free journaling with strong date-based organization and easy search/backup capabilities. However, pervasive ads, reliability issues (including data loss reports), and weak iPad optimization overshadow some experiences. Users also want more features (e.g., pictures, font sizing, categorization) and smoother navigation. Overall, it’s appealing for long-term, straightforward journaling, but ad experience and data reliability are the primary concerns.

### Pros

- Simple, clean, minimal design that keeps writing distraction-free.
- Date-based organization with a chronological, book-like flow and time stamps.
- Built-in search and easy backup/export options (search across entries, Share All, export to another device).
- Sync across devices for consistent access to entries.
- Long-standing reliability and popularity among long-time users.

### Cons

- Intrusive ads and banner pop-ups that dominate the screen and hinder typing; recent changes make ads harder to remove/update behavior varies by device.
- Data reliability concerns: reports of notes disappearing, entry counts dropping to zero, and other glitches affecting data integrity.
- Poor iPad optimization: small screen on iPad, ad clutter, and lack of features like font sizing or lock that degrade the experience on larger tablets.
- Limited customization and features (no font size adjustment, no support for inserting pictures, limited categorization/organization options).
- Search/navigation quirks and ad-related navigation issues (results not persisting when returning from a note; unreliable page flipping).

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