Rocketbook vs THINKERS Notebook - A Review
Smart notebooks provide a convenient method for uploading and managing your handwritten notes.
In this article we compare the new THINKERS Notebook to the Rocketbook.
Notebook Comparison
| THINKERS Notebook | Rocketbook Core Executive | |
| Price | $29.95 | $32.00 |
| Pages | 256 | 32 |
| Paper | 120 gsm premium Munken Paper | Synthetic reusable paper |
| Environmentally Friendly |
Yes. FSC certified paper and recycled leather cover. |
No. Uses High-density Polyethylene (HPDE) cover PVC Binding, BPA poly-free plastic for pages, Must be disposed of in specific recycling bins. |
| Reusable | No | Yes |
| Pen Support | Any pen or pencil or marker, including fountain pens. | Requires Pilot FriXion pen or maker. Any other pen will leave a permanent mark. |
| Page Design | 5mm dot grid | 5mm dot grid or lined pages |
| Size | 8.67” x 6.5” | 8.8” x 6” |
| Cover | Bonded recycled soft-touch leather | HPDE plastic cover |
| QR Code on Pages |
Not needed. Uses machine learning to auto-detect pages in app. |
Required. Required for capturing a page in the app. |
| Online Purchase | https://thinkersnotebook.com | https://getrocketbook.com |
App Comparison
| THINKERS App | Rocketbook App | |
| Platform | iOS (Android version in development) | iOS and Android |
| Built-in Cloud backup | Yes | No |
| 3rd party cloud backup |
Yes. Premium Feature |
Yes |
| Handwriting Recognition | Yes | Yes |
| Title Recognition |
Yes. |
Yes. Requires user to include ## in the front and back of the title. |
| Commenting System |
Yes. Includes built-in web-based commenting features for sharing and collaborating on notes via a dedicated URL. |
No |
| Requires QR Code on Page |
Not required. The app uses machine learning to auto-detect notebook pages from the THINKERS Notebook. |
Required. Only pages with their QR code can be captured and scanned in the app. |
| Capture 3rd party notebooks |
Yes. Other notebook designs can be captured in the app. However handwriting recognition is disabled unless user subscribes to premium version. |
No |
| Map Feature |
Yes. Notes captured in the app can be displayed on the mapping feature included in the app. |
No |
| Folder Options |
Yes. Users can create unlimited nested folders that include personalized folder design within the App. |
No |
| Create lists from notes | No | Yes |
| Other Capture Types |
Yes. The premium features of the app allow users to capture pictures, audio, video, whiteboards, and text notes. |
Yes. Whiteboards that use Rocketbook Beacons. Index cards using Cloud Cards functionality. |
| Online Purchase | https://thinkersnotebook.com | https://getrocketbook.com |