The Rocketbook Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Rocketbook in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Rocketbook
The Insider’s Guide
Reusable paper notebooks that scan to cloud services via a free app
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among note-taking apps, read from Rocketbook’s own pages.
Made by Rocketbook · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Rocketbook’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Rocketbook’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.0
GPA, above 7 of the 169 other note-taking apps we grade
Rocketbook sells reusable notebooks and planners that you write on with compatible pens and wipe clean with water and a cloth. The free Rocketbook app scans each page and sends it to destinations such as email, Google Drive, Evernote or Dropbox. Handwriting can be transcribed to typed text when sending to supported services.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Rocketbook, taken from its own pages and our grades.
You choose scan destinations in the app, and learn which symbols on a page send where.
- 1
Best for a reusable notebook that scans to your cloud
Rocketbook sells notebooks you write on with compatible pens and wipe clean, and a free app scans each page to services like Google Drive and Evernote.
- 2
What it costs
Paid plans start at $34.99 one-time (Core notebook); the app is free.
- 3
It runs on 2 platforms
iOS and Android.
- 4
Reusable pages
Write with compatible pens, scan the page, then wipe it with a damp towel to use it again.
- 5
Scan to cloud destinations
Up to seven shortcut symbols can each send a scan to a service such as Google Drive, Dropbox, Evernote, OneNote or Slack.
- 6
Smart Titles and Smart Tags
Handwritten titles between hashtags name the scanned file, and tags written on the page are passed to some destinations.
- 7
A 2.0 GPA, above 7 of 169
That is against the other note-taking apps we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
The plain part of Rocketbook you could make: notes and tasks. What surrounds it you could not. The 4 things listed below take a company, not a weekend.
Rocketbook at a glance
- Pricing
- Paid, from $34.99 one-time (Core notebook); the app is free
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- iOS, Android
- Made by
- Rocketbook
- Category
- Note-Taking Apps
- Our grade
- 2.0 GPA, fair
- Store rating
- 4.7 on the App Store, 31,018 ratings
The report card
Best for a reusable notebook that scans to your cloud
Rocketbook sells notebooks you write on with compatible pens and wipe clean, and a free app scans each page to services like Google Drive and Evernote. A notebook starts at $34.99 with pens extra, and the app does nothing until you own one.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A | A Core notebook is $34.99 once, under a year of the category's middle subscription at $5.99 a month. Pens and bundles cost more. |
| Free plan and trial | F | The app is free, but it only works with a Rocketbook page, so the way in is buying a notebook. |
| Features | C | Reusable pages, scan to email and cloud services, transcription and smart lists. The listing's gaps: transcription works best on lined, dot grid and blank pages, and it is paper, not a notes library. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. You choose scan destinations in the app, and learn which symbols on a page send where. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | iPhone and Android only, though it sends to Google Drive, Dropbox, Evernote, OneNote, Slack and others. Some destinations are limited to one of the two phones. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Rocketbook is for
- Fits if you like writing on paper and want a copy in your cloud storage
- Works for people who reuse the same pages over and over
Who it is not for
- Not for you if you want something free to try: the app needs a notebook first
- Tight if you write a lot, as a Core notebook has 32 or 36 pages and pens are sold separately
- Watch out: bundles, sizes and the Pro line cost more, and we didn't read the Pro prices
- Skip it if you want to search or edit notes on a laptop: the app is phones only
Good to know
Good for
- People who think best writing on paper but want digital copies
- Students and meeting-goers who scan pages to a shared drive
Worth knowing
- Notebook prices shown are starting prices; sizes and bundles cost more, and pens are sold separately.
- Transcription works best on lined, dot grid and blank pages, per the site.
- The app lists iOS and Android only, and some destinations are limited to one of the two.
- A Pro notebook line and other products exist; their prices were not read.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$34.99 one-time
To start
Rocketbook is a paid product, starting at $34.99 one-time (Core notebook); the app is free.
The app is free, but it only works with a Rocketbook page, so the way in is buying a notebook.
Core
$34.99
one-time, from; Letter or Executive size
Reusable notebook with lined or dotted pages, in Letter (32 pages) or Executive (36 pages) sizes.
Fusion
$37.99
one-time, from
Planner and notebook in one, with calendars, to-do and idea lists, a goal tracker and note pages.
Read from getrocketbook.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
2
Places it runs: iOS and Android
Reusable paper notebooks that scan to cloud services via a free app. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: transcription, notes, tasks.
Reusable pages, scan to email and cloud services, transcription and smart lists.
- Reusable pages
- Write with compatible pens, scan the page, then wipe it with a damp towel to use it again.
- Scan to cloud destinations
- Up to seven shortcut symbols can each send a scan to a service such as Google Drive, Dropbox, Evernote, OneNote or Slack.
- Smart Titles and Smart Tags
- Handwritten titles between hashtags name the scanned file, and tags written on the page are passed to some destinations.
- Transcription
- Handwritten pages can be turned into typed text when sent to supported destinations such as email, Evernote or Google Drive.
- Smart Lists
- A handwritten list with checkboxes is detected and converted into a checklist you can tick off digitally.
Where it runs
- iOS
- Android
What it works with
- Google Drive
- Dropbox
- Evernote
- OneNote
- OneDrive
- Slack
- Trello
- Todoist
Rocketbook is made by Rocketbook.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
7/169
Other note-taking apps it is graded above
Rocketbook's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 7 of the 169 other note-taking apps we grade, and level with 10.
It stands best on value for money (A, above 72 of 169) and worst on free plan and trial (F, above 0).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 170 note-taking apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. Rocketbook’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 72 of 169
- FFree plan and trialAbove 0 of 169
- CFeaturesAbove 4 of 169
- CEase of useAbove 10 of 169
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 34 of 169
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
The plain part of Rocketbook you could make: notes and tasks. What surrounds it you could not. The 4 things listed below take a company, not a weekend.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 152 of the 169 other note-taking apps grade higher. It costs $34.99, paid once.
What you could make
- Notes and tasks: an app builder makes these well.
What you could not
- Speech turned into text you can trust.
- A real app for iOS and Android. Something home-made would be a web page.
- It plugs into other products, Google Drive, Dropbox and Evernote among them.
- Hooks into the device itself: handwriting.
What this rests on. Rocketbook’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
reMarkable, Supernote, Goodnotes, Notability and Noteshelf
The 5 tools Rocketbook is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 1.8GPA
reMarkable
Free trial · from $399 one-time
Paper tablets for handwritten notes, plus an optional subscription.
- Only reMarkable lists macOS and Windows apps.
- reMarkable can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Rocketbook also covers transcription and tasks.
- 1.8GPA
Supernote
From $359 one-time
E Ink handwriting tablets with companion mobile and desktop apps.
- Only Supernote lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Supernote can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Rocketbook also covers transcription and tasks.
- 3.6GPA
Goodnotes
Free plan · from $11.99/yr
Handwritten notes, PDF markup and whiteboards with an AI assistant.
- Goodnotes has a free plan. Rocketbook does not.
- Only Goodnotes lists a web app.
- Only Goodnotes lists macOS and Windows apps.
- 3.4GPA
Notability
Free plan · from $14.99/yr
Handwritten notes with synced audio, transcripts and AI study tools.
- Notability has a free plan. Rocketbook does not.
- Only Notability lists a web app.
- Only Notability lists macOS and Windows apps.
- 2.8GPA
Noteshelf
Free plan · from $7.99 one-time
Handwritten note-taking and PDF annotation for stylus devices.
- Noteshelf has a free plan. Rocketbook does not.
- Only Noteshelf lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Noteshelf can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
12
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Rocketbook free?
No. Rocketbook is a paid product, starting at $34.99 one-time (Core notebook); the app is free.
How much does Rocketbook cost?
Rocketbook lists 2 plans. Core: $34.99 one-time, from; Letter or Executive size.
What platforms does Rocketbook work on?
Rocketbook is available on iOS and Android.
How is Rocketbook rated?
Rocketbook's iPhone and iPad app averages 4.7 out of 5 from 31,018 ratings on the App Store in the United States, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Does Rocketbook have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Rocketbook is listed for iOS and Android.
Does Rocketbook have a macOS app?
No macOS app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Rocketbook is listed for iOS and Android.
Is Rocketbook open source?
Rocketbook is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
What does Rocketbook integrate with?
Rocketbook's listing names Google Drive, Dropbox, Evernote, OneNote, OneDrive, Slack, Trello and Todoist.
Who makes Rocketbook?
Rocketbook is made by a company of the same name.
What are the alternatives to Rocketbook?
The closest alternatives to Rocketbook in our directory are reMarkable, Supernote, Goodnotes, Notability and Noteshelf.
How does Rocketbook compare with other note-taking apps?
Rocketbook's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 7 of the 169 other note-taking apps we grade, and level with 10.
Could I make my own version of Rocketbook?
The plain part of Rocketbook you could make: notes and tasks. What surrounds it you could not.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Rocketbook’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Rocketbook's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Rocketbook. Prices change, so check getrocketbook.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Rocketbook, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/rocketbook
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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