# iNote vs LearnMap

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iNote at 49% against LearnMap's 0%. iNote also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 36) and rating (4.1 vs 3.9). LearnMap's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LearnMap asks for nothing beyond the download.

iNote holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iNote has 2.4K ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of iNote's written reviews are positive against 0% of LearnMap's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iNote | LearnMap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inote-sticky-note-by-color/id1148660096/reviews)** | [3.9 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learnmap-color-map-notes/id6787402176/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 36 |
| Positive reviews | **49.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CONG DUC TRAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/596643264) | [Nhat Trung Pham](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785223612) |

## What reviewers say

### iNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inote-sticky-note-by-color/id1148660096)

Organize your thoughts, tasks, and lists using a vibrant color-coding system.  Add images, set reminders, and sync across devices with iCloud.  View notes in various layouts and even pin them to your Today Board widget.

**Highlights:** Organize notes by color, Attach photos to notes, iCloud sync and backup, Checklist notes for to-do lists, Reminders and calendar view, Pin notes to Today Board widget

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ColorNote Premium | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Color-coded notes for organization
- 🔒 Ability to lock individual notes
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Seamless syncing across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app freezes
- 🔍 Difficulty finding and editing notes
- 💸 Excessive ads in free version
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Notes disappearing after updates
- White text on white background making notes unreadable
- Inability to rearrange items in checklists

**Requested features**

- Add undo/redo functionality
- Improve search and filtering options
- Allow custom font and text formatting
- Provide backup and restore options


### LearnMap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learnmap-color-map-notes/id6787402176)

Transform outlines and notes into visual mind maps. Organize ideas, plans, and study materials with customizable nodes and styles. Export and share your creations easily.

**Highlights:** Create mind maps from outlines, Import .trees and JSON files, Edit node text and add nodes, Drag, zoom, and search canvas, Customize node colors and styles, Categorize maps (Work, Study, Ideas), Export and share .trees files

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iNote free?

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

### Is LearnMap free?

LearnMap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iNote or LearnMap?

iNote is rated higher. iNote averages 4.1 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while LearnMap averages 3.9 from 36 ratings.

### Do iNote or LearnMap have ads?

Both iNote and LearnMap show ads.

### Which is updated more often, iNote or LearnMap?

iNote ships an update every 2 weeks, and LearnMap every 2 weeks. Most recently, iNote was updated on October 22, 2026 and LearnMap on October 10, 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.*