MapNote2 vs CollaNote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MapNote2
This app offers an infinitely expanding canvas for capturing and organizing thoughts. It's designed to mimic the natural, radial way the brain generates ideas, moving beyond linear note-taking. Ideal for brainstorming, mind mapping, and sketching out concepts.
- Infinite canvas for idea spreading
- Radial thinking support
- Mind mapping
- Brainstorming tool
- Idea sketching
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Using MapNote, you can spread your ideas anywhere on an infinitely spread canvas. I think the way the brain works when thinking about ideas is random and radial rather than linear. Traditional notes that need to be written sequentially from left to right are not very suitable for this process. If you use this infinite size notebook application, you can freely spread your ideas from the center of the page, so you can come up with ideas more naturally. Ideal for creating rough mind maps, brainstorming and idea sketches.
CollaNote
This app offers a comprehensive note-taking experience with advanced tools for digital planning, PDF markup, and flashcard creation. It features a wide array of pens, handwriting stabilization, and AI-powered assistance for enhanced productivity and creativity. Organize, secure, and share your notes seamlessly across devices.
- 25+ pens and brushes
- PDF, PPT, DOC markup
- Flashcard creation
- Translation tool
- Audio recording
- AI-powered tools
- Real-time collaboration
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CollaNote: Powerful note-taking app packed with a wide range of tools. Note-taking, PDF markup, digital planning, and flashcards - all in one place! BUILT FOR APPLE PENCIL WITH AN ENHANCED WRITING EXPERIENCE: - 25+ different pens and brushes to transform your notes into artwork. - Handwriting stabilizer for beautiful, smooth writing. - Enjoy a calming ASMR note-taking experience. - Infinite Arc Menu available for both Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil Gen 2. IMPORT, MARK-UP, AND EXPORT PDF: - Import and mark up PDFs, PPTs, DOCs, and Images effortlessly. - In-built scanner to digitize your physical documents. - Export notes to PDF and share with ease. POWERFUL TOOLS: - Translation tool to learn new languages, supporting over 90 languages. - Create flashcards with audio and images, or use our extensive library. - Beautiful Planners for tracking tasks, deadlines, and schedules. - Record and sync audio directly within your notes. UNLIMITED PAPERS AND NOTEBOOKS: - Unlimited paper with versatile grids/lines and 150+ colorful templates. - Keep all your notes organized and easily accessible from anywhere. - Automatically back up to iCloud and sync across iOS devices. - Smart Dark Mode for optimal visibility in any lighting. - Password protection for ultimate note security. AI POWERED: - Built-in AI Calculator for complex calculations. - AI drawing tools for perfect shapes. - Get intelligent writing and note-taking assistance. - Generate unique stickers with AI. ENGAGING CREATIVE COMMUNITY: - Join the Public Room to connect with creators worldwide. - Real-time collaboration function (unlimited participants). CollaNote's journey began with a student at Hamburg University, who now leads a dedicated team of individuals devoted to delivering the finest digital paper experience. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our users for their unwavering support since the early days of CollaNote. Download CollaNote now to discover even more surprises!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: CollaNote at Free against MapNote2's $5.99. CollaNote also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months). MapNote2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.6). On 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
CollaNote is free to download; MapNote2 costs $5.99 up front. CollaNote sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. MapNote2 asks for nothing beyond the download.
CollaNote holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CollaNote has 14K ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of MapNote2's written reviews are positive against 70% of CollaNote's.
MapNote2 ships an update every 6 months, CollaNote weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MapNote2 | CollaNote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.1 (36 ratings) | 4.7 (14K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 45.2% of reviews | 70.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 36 | 14K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 153 MB | 208 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Naoya Enokida | Zauberberg Lab Company Limited |
Customer experience
MapNote2
CollaNote
Bugs and requests
MapNote2
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
CollaNote
Reported bugs
6 issues- Pen and eraser issues after updates
- Freezing and crashing when deleting or moving notes
- Inconsistent behavior of favorite pen settings
- Incompatibility with older devices
- Login screen freezes
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- Random deletion of notes and files
Requested features
12 requests- Add landscape mode support
- Improve text editing and formatting
- Enhance organization with nested folders
- Implement better backup and sync options
- Add more pen/pencil customization
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- Improve collaboration and sharing features
- Introduce a zoom window and auto-advance function
- Add more paper style options
- Implement undo/redo functionality
- Allow resizing and manipulating of selected content
- Provide a dark mode option
- Add advanced analytics and dashboard
In-app purchases
MapNote2
No in-app purchases
CollaNote
- Lifetime Premium Loyal Users$6.95
- Premium: Time Limited Sale$6.95
- Lifetime Premium Welcome Offer$9.69
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- Lifetime Premium$13.90









