# 思路(IdeaNote) vs Attuned

The clearest difference is ads: 思路(IdeaNote) at none against Attuned's shown. 思路(IdeaNote) also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 思路(IdeaNote) sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and Attuned sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 思路(IdeaNote) | Attuned |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 11 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [泰又科技](https://appshunter.io/developer/1299646918) | [HUANG-CHENG LAI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862774651) |

## What reviewers say

### 思路(IdeaNote)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ideanote/id1444973956)

This app allows users to create rich notes with various templates, including grid layouts and notebooks. It supports embedding images, text, audio, video, and web content, along with drawing and annotation capabilities. Advanced features include linking related points and referencing PDF files.

**Highlights:** Multiple note templates (grid, notebook), Insert images, text, audio, video, web clips, Drawing and annotation tools, Link related notes and points, Reference PDF files within notes, Screenshot to image association

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $2.49 | per month |
| Grid | $2.99 | one-time |
| Nine | $5.99 | one-time |
| NotePad | $9.99 | one-time |


### Attuned

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/attuned-understand-better/id6760972670)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Attuned Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Attuned Pro Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Emergency Decode Top-Up | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 思路(IdeaNote) free?

思路(IdeaNote) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Attuned free?

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

### Do 思路(IdeaNote) or Attuned have ads?

Attuned shows ads; 思路(IdeaNote) does not.

### Which is updated more often, 思路(IdeaNote) or Attuned?

思路(IdeaNote) ships an update weekly, and Attuned weekly. Most recently, 思路(IdeaNote) was updated on October 25, 2026 and Attuned on October 25, 2026.

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