天商云 vs CourseNote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
天商云
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天商云 iPhone/iPad 版本主要功能: -随时随地使用、管理您的所有办公文件,携带手机即可开会、出差; -强大的全文搜索功能帮您快速、精确地定位文件,让移动办公更轻松便捷; -第一时间通知与您相关的新消息,并可立即回复处理; -支持100+种格式文件的在线预览,不论是 Office、PDF等常见的办公文件,还是 PSD、DWG、AI 这样的专业文件,均可直接在手机上查看; -通过邮件、短信、微信等分享文件给同事,还可以设置各种权限以保证资料的安全; -支持离线文件到本地,在无网络时也能无忧使用。
CourseNote
Transform lecture videos, audio, and PDFs into structured, searchable notes with timestamps. Generate self-test questions, ask AI questions about your content, and annotate notes with Apple Pencil. Sync across devices via iCloud.
- Convert lectures to structured notes
- Timestamped source material access
- AI-generated self-test questions
- AI-powered Q&A on notes
- Apple Pencil annotation
- iCloud sync (excluding videos)
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CourseNote turns lecture videos, audio recordings and PDFs into structured study notes on iPhone and iPad. Tap a timestamp to return to the corresponding moment in a video or recording. FROM LECTURE TO NOTES • Import videos, audio and PDFs from Files, Photos or other apps, or record audio in CourseNote. • Transcribe explanations and organize them into sections. • Include relevant board writing, formulas and tables in your notes. • Review notes alongside the source and use timestamps to revisit a lesson. MAKE IT YOUR WORKSPACE • Annotate notes with Apple Pencil and keep handwritten notes. • Ask questions about your notes and get AI explanations. • Generate self-tests, review answers and collect mistakes for revision. • Organize courses and notes in folders. • Optionally sync notes, PDFs, audio, images and handwriting with iCloud. Videos are not synced. CHOOSE HOW TO USE AI Use pay-as-you-go credits with the app-managed model service. The app shows the estimated credit cost before processing. An optional auto-renewable subscription lets you use your own supported Alibaba Cloud Model Studio (Bailian/DashScope) API key for course processing. Model usage is billed separately by the provider to your own account; it is not included in the subscription price. See the app for available plans and processing options. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account settings. PRIVACY AND CONTROL • Sign in with Apple; no phone number is required. • Selected content is sent for AI processing after your consent. See the Privacy Policy for service providers and processing locations. • iCloud Sync is optional and uses your personal iCloud storage. • Delete your account and app data from within the app. AI output may contain errors. Check important facts against the original material. AI features require an internet connection. Requires iOS 18 or iPadOS 18 or later. Privacy Policy: https://coursenote.cn/privacy#en Terms of Use: https://coursenote.cn/terms#en
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 天商云 at none against CourseNote's 3. 天商云 also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). CourseNote's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 9 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. CourseNote sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. 天商云 asks for nothing beyond the download.
天商云 ships an update every 9 months, CourseNote weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 天商云 | CourseNote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 111 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 天津商业大学 | 灿嘉 许 |
In-app purchases
天商云
No in-app purchases
CourseNote
- 400 Credits$0.99
- 1500 Credits$2.99
- 2800 Credits$3.99









