MarginNote 3 vs Trainari
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MarginNote 3
This app redefines studying by integrating e-reading with powerful annotation, mind mapping, and flashcard tools. Organize knowledge, connect ideas with hashtags, and enhance memory retention through spaced repetition. It offers a seamless workflow across multiple documents and devices.
- Integrated PDF/EPUB reader
- Advanced annotation tools
- Mind mapping and outline organization
- Flashcard creation and Anki export
- Multi-document support
- Handwriting and Apple Pencil support
- OCR for scanned PDFs
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MarginNote 3, all brand new e-reader to better study and digest your books Integrating powerful tools for book annotation, mindmapping, flashcards and more, to build up your reading notes as never before. ============================================ Welcome to MarginNote. This is a highly powerful reading and study software and is applicable to Mac, iPad, and iPhone. By integrating the PDF/EPUB reader and multiple powerful study tools, MarginNote will enable learners to reorganize and connect knowledge from different aspects, then memorize and grasp it accordingly. Whatever your profession, such as student, educator, researcher, lawyer, or life-long learner, you may annotate and take notes through MarginNote, organize notes via Mindmap and Outline, connect knowledge horizontally via Hashtag and raise memory effect via the Flashcards. You will discover what MarginNote does is not to simply integrate these tools. Instead, it combines them deeply and skillfully, which makes it easier for users to toggle between different tools. What's New in MarginNote 3 * New and Clean UI Completely redesigned. * Improved performance and Running more smoothly * Support both Document Reading mode & Study Reading mode. * Excerpts & Note-taking * Enhanced Handwriting & apple-pencil support. * Support TextBox on PDF. * Support direct text-typing & sketching when editing note cards. * Support Auto OCR when excerpting on scanned PDFs. * Emphasis & Cloze * Support direct emphasis in powerful Emphasis mode both on PDF or Outline. * Support auto convert emphasis to Cloze in CardDeck. * Support creating Image-Occlusion flashcards. * Multi-Documents * Support both document tabs & split views to switch between documents. * MindMap * Auto grouping new excerpts by Document Table of Contents. * Support new brach display mode: Framework. * Swipe/Drag gestures to slide in/out Outline & Documents in Study mode. * Enhanced grouped cut/paste, drag to merge,.. etc. * Outline * Improved search and displaying keywords in results. * Improved styles. * CardDeck: * View Flashcards in MindMap mode and Document mode. * Enhanced Anki Export: Card styles, Image occlusions, Cloze * Enhanced Research web browser. * iCloud Sync * Fixed several design issue in previous versions. * More stable & improved performance. * Categories * Separate categories for Document, Study and Review. * Trash * Recover data from Trash and make data more safe. * Trial * 14-days free trial. MarginNote 2 features: Reading: - Support PDF and EPUB format; Annotating and NoteTaking: - Support text highlight and rectangular highlight; - Add notes directly at the page margin; the note editing area will not overlap with the book content at all; - Text, voice, picture, sketching and many other forms of comments in note; - Add hashtags to notes to facilitate the connection of notes; Outline and Mindmap: - Outline and Mindmap in one view; - Create Outline tree by swipe gestures; - Multi-selection editing such as group, merge, clone, etc; - Quick searching and filtering according to colors, hashtags, books. Flashcard: - Highlights and notes can be automatically turned into flashcards for review; - Spaced repetition adopting the Anki-based algorithm; - Switch to the linking book page at any time; iPad Pro & Apple pencil: - Split View of multiple tasks; - High-precision drawing by Apple pencil; - Fine tuned for Apple pencil; - Keyboard shortcuts; Import, Export and Sync: - Import webpages and notes from Evernote; - Export flashcards to Anki; - Export Outline to OmniOutliner; - Export Mindmap to iThoughts or MindManager; - Export to Evernote; - Export all the margin notes, MindManager, Outline and Pages to a printable PDF; - Sync books & notes with iCloud; Terms of Use: https://www.marginnote.com/press/marginnote-3-term-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/92678020
Trainari
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Trainari – The Smart Way to Manage Your Fitness Clients Stop juggling notebooks, chats, and calendars. Trainari is the all-in-one client management app built for fitness trainers who want to stay organized, professional, and in control—even without internet access. Whether you train in the gym, outdoors, or on the move, Trainari keeps your client data and session schedules right where you need them. Why Trainers Choose Trainari Built for Fitness Trainers: - Trainari is designed specifically for personal trainers and coaches—no unnecessary features, no distractions. Just the tools you actually use. All Your Clients, Perfectly Organized: - Store client information in one secure place - Track notes, details, and updates effortlessly - Manage multiple clients with ease Never Miss a Session: - Schedule training sessions in seconds - See upcoming and past sessions at a glance - Stay on top of your daily training schedule Works Offline — Anytime, Anywhere No internet? No problem. Fully functional offline for gyms, outdoor sessions, or travel Your data is always accessible when you need it Save Time. Look Professional. Train Better. Spend less time managing admin and more time delivering great training results. Trainari helps you run your fitness business like a pro. Perfect For: - Personal trainers - Fitness coaches - Gym instructors - Freelance and independent trainers Take control of your clients. Take control of your schedule. Download Trainari today and train smarter—online or offline.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Trainari at none against MarginNote 3's 5. Trainari also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks). MarginNote 3's advantage is iOS requirement (11.2 vs 15.6). 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. MarginNote 3 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Trainari asks for nothing beyond the download.
MarginNote 3 ships an update every 6 weeks, Trainari every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MarginNote 3 | Trainari |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 74.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.2 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 392 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Beijing Yunsi Software Technology Co., Ltd | Roger Molas |
Bugs and requests
MarginNote 3
Reported bugs
5 issues- Syncing issues causing data loss across devices
- Crashes and freezes when working with large documents
- Inconsistent behavior with highlighting, erasing, and text formatting
- OCR not functioning reliably for non-Latin scripts
- Difficulty managing and organizing large document libraries
Requested features
5 requests- Improved export options and ability to share projects
- Better integration with other productivity apps like Anki
- More customization options for mind maps and annotations
- Smoother handwriting experience and better palm rejection
- Support for more file formats like PowerPoint
Trainari
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MarginNote 3
- OCR Pro (Monthly)3 Days trial$0.991 Month
- OCR Pro (Annually)3 Days trial$9.491 Year
- 14 days Free TrialFree
- Unlock Full$12.99
- Upgrade to Full$12.99
Trainari
No in-app purchases









