Comparison

MarginNote 3 vs NoteYebos

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

NoteYebos

This app allows users to take notes using both typing and handwriting, with features like paper templates, image insertion, and cloud sync. Organize notes into custom notebooks and export them to PDF.

Highlights
  • Keyboard and handwriting input
  • Paper templates
  • Image insertion
  • Cloud sync
  • Note encryption
  • PDF export
  • Annotation tools
Features
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NoteYebos APP is a handwritten note application independently developed by Yebos brand. The operation is simple, the function is practical, and there is no cost. In NoteYebos you can either type with a keyboard or write notes by hand with a capacitive pen. It has some very practical functions, such as paper templates, which can provide suitable paper templates according to the different needs of users. Another great feature of NoteYebos is the flexibility to make comments and insert pictures. You can create different notebooks to organize your notes, you can customize the cover of the notebook, and choose a variety of paper materials and writing templates. If you like multitasking, NoteYebos works fine in view mode. [Features] - Support keyboard handwriting mixed input, faster and more intimate. - Support original handwriting, the content is automatically saved in the device. - Flexible editing content, handwriting color change. - Flexible insertion of pictures in notes. - Set up cloud sync to protect your important notes. - Encrypt your notes to prevent strangers from viewing them. - Support multiple font changes to make your notes more beautiful. - Support iPad split screen, improve work efficiency. - Support to add desktop widgets, make the desktop more rich. - Support the insertion of emojis, which can express a richer emotion. - Easily export notes to PDF format and share to other mainstream social platforms. [Feature highlights] Comments and notes: - Support text extract and rectangular extract, you can very quickly cut the book into countless small pieces in the notebook; - Support directly on the page to circle or underline extracts; - Support direct annotation in the margins, notes will not cover the content of the book; - Support text, voice, picture, hand-drawn and other annotation forms; - Add hashtags to notes to facilitate the connection between notes; NoteYebos will bring you a new and unique reading and learning experience. At any time, you can communicate with us about your experience and problems, and we will listen to your suggestions and improve the app

Screenshots

MarginNote 34 screens
NoteYebos4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MarginNote 3 at 4.7 against NoteYebos's 2.0. MarginNote 3 also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 40%) and ratings volume (5K vs 8). NoteYebos's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MarginNote 3 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. NoteYebos asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MarginNote 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MarginNote 3 has 5K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of MarginNote 3's written reviews are positive against 40% of NoteYebos's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MarginNote 3 ships an update every 6 weeks, NoteYebos every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and July 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
MarginNote 3 versus NoteYebos: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarginNote 3NoteYebos
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (5K ratings) — better2.0 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews74.6% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5K — better8
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.2 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size392 MB142 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBeijing Yunsi Software Technology Co., LtdShenzhen Jinji Digital Technology Co.,Ltd

Customer experience

MarginNote 3

All ratings5,043 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral2.6%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews983 reviews
Positive74.6%
Neutral11.5%
Negative13.9%

NoteYebos

All ratings8 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

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

NoteYebos

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

MarginNote 3

Subscriptions2
  • OCR Pro (Monthly)3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • OCR Pro (Annually)3 Days trial$9.491 Year
One-time3
  • 14 days Free TrialFree
  • Unlock Full$12.99
  • Upgrade to Full$12.99
None

NoteYebos

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MarginNote 3 free?
MarginNote 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NoteYebos free?
NoteYebos is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MarginNote 3 or NoteYebos?
MarginNote 3 is rated higher. MarginNote 3 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while NoteYebos averages 2.0 from 8 ratings.
Do MarginNote 3 or NoteYebos have ads?
Neither MarginNote 3 nor NoteYebos shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MarginNote 3 or NoteYebos?
MarginNote 3 ships an update every 6 weeks, and NoteYebos every 3 weeks. Most recently, MarginNote 3 was updated on October 1, 2026 and NoteYebos on July 8, 2026.

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