Comparison

NodeNote vs Deer

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

Head to head
About

NodeNote

This app allows users to create interactive flowcharts and mind maps. Design algorithms, organize logic, and plan processes with flexible note-taking features. It offers a new generation of interactive experience for knowledge systems.

Highlights
  • Interactive flowcharts
  • Mind map creation
  • Algorithm design
  • Logic sorting
  • Process planning
  • Two-way composition
Features
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+ Flowchart and mind map, a new generation of interactive experience + Create executable flowcharts, design algorithms, sort out logic, and plan processes + Mind map, two-way composition, flexible control + Mind map notes, notebooks with thinking structure

About

Deer

This app offers structured note-taking with features to reorder lines, convert notes to outlines, and generate mind maps. It helps organize complex information and newly learned knowledge points for clearer understanding.

Highlights
  • Freely reorder notes by line
  • One-click outline conversion
  • One-click mind map generation
  • Drag and drop paragraph reordering
  • Clearer structure visualization
Features
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Deer is a structured note-taking app. "Freely Reorder Notes" Beyond basic functions, each line in the note can be freely dragged and moved using keyboard shortcuts. You can quickly adjust the order of text in your note. “One-Click to Outline" For clearer organization of your note, you can convert them to an outline with one click. Editing text in the outline provides a clearer view of the structure. Drag and drop is also supported in outline mode, but you drag an entire paragraph. “One-Click to Mind Map" If you find the outline mode still not clear enough, you can convert it to a mind map with one click. In this ultimate mode, the disorganized information in your note becomes crystal clear. This will help you organize newly learned knowledge points or complex theoretical concepts. If you need support, or want to give your valuable suggestions, please let us know by email: todo-color@outlook.com If you choose the "subscription" purchase model, before subscribing, please know: • Monthly subscription users: Each subscription period is 1 month. • Annual subscription users: Each subscription period is 1 year. • In the "Deer" purchase window, the latest subscription price will be displayed in real time. After the payment is confirmed, or after the free trial period (if any) ends, the iTunes account will be debited. • The subscription is automatically renewed unless the auto-renewal feature is turned off 24 hours before the current subscription period. • The account will be deducted for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period, and the renewal amount is the same as the previous subscription amount. • The user can manage the subscription service by himself, and the automatic renewal service can be turned off in the user's account settings after purchase. terms of use: Please read the following terms carefully before using the "Unlocked Full Version" value-added service provided by "Deer": 1. Subscription model This service is a subscription-based fee-based service, which means that you will pay in advance for future subscription usage. Currently, you can choose to use the service on a monthly or yearly basis. At the end of each subscription period, your subscription will be automatically renewed by default, unless you cancel the automatic renewal yourself or we cancel the service. 2. Expenses The current standard service price may change during the promotion period. When the price adjustment occurs, the new fee will be incurred in your next subscription cycle. 3. Refund The current subscription fee will not be refunded. Please be sure to cancel the service by yourself before the end of the trial. 4. Unsubscribe If you need to cancel the renewal, please cancel at least 24 hours in advance. You can cancel by the following method: open the system settings-click on Apple ID-click on subscription-select "Deer" to cancel the subscription 5. Other The same Apple ID can only open one subscription to "Deer" contact us If you have any questions about these terms of use, please contact us. Email address: todo-color@outlook.com. Link to Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy link: https://rednowapp.github.io/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

NodeNote4 screens
Deer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Deer at 4.8 against NodeNote's 4.2. Deer also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and review sentiment (89% vs 78%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. NodeNote sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Deer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Deer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of NodeNote's written reviews are positive against 89% of Deer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NodeNote ships an update monthly, Deer every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NodeNote versus Deer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNodeNoteDeer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings)4.8 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.3% of reviews88.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings56 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer小波 司佳文 潘

Customer experience

NodeNote

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive78.3%
Neutral13.0%
Negative8.7%

Deer

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

NodeNote

One-time3
  • Flow chart$2.99
  • Mind map$2.99
  • NodeNote Pro$5.99
3 purchases

Deer

Subscriptions2
  • Subscription Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Subscription Yearly$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime VIP$9.99

Questions

Is NodeNote free?
NodeNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Deer free?
Deer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NodeNote or Deer?
Deer is rated higher. NodeNote averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Deer averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.
Do NodeNote or Deer have ads?
Neither NodeNote nor Deer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NodeNote or Deer?
NodeNote ships an update monthly, and Deer every 9 days. Most recently, NodeNote was updated on September 17, 2026 and Deer on September 22, 2026.

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