Comparison

NodeNote vs MarkThen

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

MarkThen

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MarkThen is a local-first step-by-step flow reminder that turns routines into clear, actionable sequences. Use it for morning and bedtime routines, study plans, workouts, household tasks, work checklists, and anything you want to complete one step at a time. Key features • Create custom flows with your own steps and intervals • Focus on one active flow at a time; the next interval starts after you complete or skip the current step • Receive on-device notifications when a step is due • Choose System Default, Silent, or one of 12 app sounds for each flow • View the current step and progress through Lock Screen Live Activities and the Dynamic Island on supported devices while iOS permits • Enable a more noticeable persistent alert when supported by the system and device and after granting the required permission • Keep local history and delete individual records or select, select all visible, and delete records in batches • No account required and no cloud sync; flows and history stay on your device • Available in Simplified Chinese and English The free version supports up to 3 flows with up to 8 steps per flow. MarkThen Pro Lifetime is a one-time purchase with no subscription. It removes product-level limits on the number of flows and steps; practical capacity remains subject to device storage and system resources. Previous purchases can be verified with Restore Purchases. Live Activity duration and placement are managed by iOS and are not guaranteed to remain visible indefinitely. Due-time alerts continue to rely on local notifications and system-permitted alert capabilities.

Screenshots

NodeNote4 screens
MarkThen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: NodeNote at 3 against MarkThen's 1. NodeNote also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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 MarkThen sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NodeNote versus MarkThen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNodeNoteMarkThen
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer小波 司建勇 叶

In-app purchases

3 purchases

NodeNote

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

MarkThen

One-time1
  • MarkThen Pro Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is NodeNote free?
NodeNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MarkThen free?
MarkThen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NodeNote or MarkThen have ads?
Neither NodeNote nor MarkThen shows ads.

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