Comparison

MXTNote vs BUNKO Notes

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

Head to head
About

MXTNote

This app helps organize research and study materials by linking PDFs, notes, and web pages. It offers PDF reading, text and handwriting notes, and an arXiv explorer for academic papers. Create a knowledge graph to visualize connections between your research fragments.

Highlights
  • PDF reader with link navigation
  • Text and handwriting note-taking
  • Link notes and PDFs to create a knowledge graph
  • ARXIV explorer for academic papers
  • Web page import (HTML to PDF)
  • OCR and image search for PDFs
  • Sync across devices
Features
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MXTNote is a free PDF reader and note taking app. When we study for a subject, we start by collecting reference, document idea fragments, then we expand our knowledge structure by creating links between these fragments, or add more content around them. MXTNote provide ways to simplify some of these steps Here are some examples: - A PDF references another PDF, you can select the two location and link them. - After embedding a selection from PDF to notebook, a two way link is automatically created between PDF and notebook. - Link can be created between notes to form a graph, to capture a knowledge/task dependency At block level, MXTNote consists of the following: - PDF reader - Text note taking - Handwriting note taking - Graph view - ARXIV explorer - Calendar Here are the detail features: (those marked with (*) requires MXTNote account, free signup) Reading: - PDF reader with thumbnail index, link navigation - Import web page (HTML will be converted to PDF) - support DJVU/MOBI (*)(file will be converted to PDF) - Text search (using text in PDF, or OCR) - Image search (useful for searching math symbols) - Translate selected text into English Notes: - Simple text note - Write on PDF or select box from PDF - Support links between notes, attach tags to notes. - Search notes by original PDF, tags, or text - Built-in split screen to copy note to notebook - Multiple page notebook with text or handwriting. - Support pressure sensitive input (Apple pencil). - Print notebook to PDF file or printer - Use Latex input for math formula or use the Math formula editor ARXIV: - Search ARXIV and download paper - Monitor ARXIV for new papers matching predefined query Sync: - Sync across all your device (*) - Available as web app Other: - In-app tutorial available for major functions please visit our website for details: https://note.mxtsoft.com/doc

About

BUNKO Notes

Features
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Bunko — Your Personal Knowledge Library Bunko helps you organize ideas, research, and collections into a beautifully structured library. Create collections, divide them into chapters, and build detailed pages that keep your information clear and easy to navigate. Whether you're organizing research, worldbuilding notes, study materials, or personal archives, Bunko gives you a powerful system to structure your knowledge. Organize Information Your Way • Create unlimited collections • Divide collections into chapters • Build detailed pages of structured information • Store images and references alongside your notes • Keep your information organized and searchable Designed for Thinkers and Creators Bunko works perfectly for: • research and study notes • worldbuilding and writing projects • personal archives and collections • tabletop gaming references • hobby catalogs and documentation Powerful Import & Backup Tools Import structured data to quickly create collections, chapters, and pages. Bunko also includes backup tools so your library stays safe and portable. Premium Features Upgrade to Bunko Premium to unlock advanced tools including: • spreadsheet import for rapid collection creation • enhanced themes and visual customization • advanced export and backup options Your Library, Your Structure Bunko is designed to give you complete control over how information is organized. Build a knowledge system that grows with you.

Screenshots

MXTNote4 screens
BUNKO Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MXTNote at none against BUNKO Notes's 1. MXTNote also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). BUNKO Notes's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BUNKO Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MXTNote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MXTNote ships an update every 2 weeks, BUNKO Notes every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
MXTNote versus BUNKO Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMXTNoteBUNKO Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTao MaZACHARY MASON KELLER

In-app purchases

None

MXTNote

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

BUNKO Notes

One-time1
  • BUNKO Pro Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is MXTNote free?
MXTNote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BUNKO Notes free?
BUNKO Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MXTNote or BUNKO Notes have ads?
Neither MXTNote nor BUNKO Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MXTNote or BUNKO Notes?
MXTNote ships an update every 2 weeks, and BUNKO Notes every 3 days. Most recently, MXTNote was updated on June 4, 2026 and BUNKO Notes on September 20, 2026.

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