# Thunderstand vs RemNote

The clearest difference is ratings volume: RemNote at 1.6K against Thunderstand's 10. RemNote also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). Thunderstand's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Thunderstand sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and RemNote sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Thunderstand holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RemNote has 1.6K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 73% and 73% positive.

Thunderstand ships an update weekly, RemNote every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thunderstand | RemNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunderstand/id1488523918/reviews)** | [4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remnote-notes-and-flashcards/id1545429784/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **73.3% of reviews** | 73.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 181 MB | 165 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zetalearning](https://appshunter.io/developer/1556724473) | [RemNote, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1545430266) |

## What reviewers say

### Thunderstand

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunderstand/id1488523918)

This app personalizes your learning journey with AI-driven recommendations and rewards active study sessions with virtual coins. Redeem coins for real-world prizes, participate in monthly raffles, and utilize a focus monitor to stay on track. Create flashcards, notes, and routines quickly to boost efficiency and retention.

**Highlights:** AI-driven personalized learning, Earn virtual coins for study, Redeem coins for real rewards, Monthly raffle giveaways, Dynamic focus monitor, Create flashcards and notes, Scheduled review reminders

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Efficient Student Pass | $0.99 | per 7 days |


### RemNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remnote-notes-and-flashcards/id1545429784)

This learning tool combines note-taking, knowledge management, and flashcards with spaced repetition for efficient studying. Organize thoughts, link concepts, and create study materials directly from your notes. It supports PDF annotation, multimedia embedding, and offline access.

**Highlights:** Note-taking and knowledge management, Smart flashcard creation, Spaced repetition system, Linked references, PDF annotation, Multimedia embedding, To-do lists with reminders

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RemNote Pro Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| RemNote Pro + AI Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Pro + MCAT Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Pro + AI + MCAT Monthly | $39.99 | per month |
| RemNote Pro Yearly | $149.99 | per year |
| RemNote Pro + AI Yearly | $299.99 | per year |
| RemNote Pro + MCAT Yearly | $299.99 | per year |
| RemNote Pro + AI + MCAT | $399.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient note-taking and flashcard creation
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🎓 Helpful for studying and retaining information
- 💻 Seamless cross-device sync and accessibility
- 🔍 Powerful organization and search capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and performance issues
- 🔄 Syncing problems between devices
- 🔍 Steep learning curve for some features
- 📱 Mobile app limitations compared to desktop
- 💰 Subscription cost concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Crashing issues on iOS devices
- Syncing failures between desktop and mobile
- Inconsistent behavior when indenting/outdenting notes
- Bugs with image occlusion flashcards
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Handwriting and drawing support
- Improved mobile app stability and features
- Better integration with other productivity apps
- More customization options for note-taking
- Enhanced spaced repetition algorithms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thunderstand free?

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

### Is RemNote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Thunderstand or RemNote?

Thunderstand is rated higher. Thunderstand averages 5.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while RemNote averages 4.8 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Thunderstand or RemNote have ads?

Neither Thunderstand nor RemNote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Thunderstand or RemNote?

Thunderstand ships an update weekly, and RemNote every 3 days. Most recently, Thunderstand was updated on June 10, 2026 and RemNote on September 24, 2026.

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