Comparison

MarginNote 5 vs OnTrack Finder

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

Head to head
About

MarginNote 5

This app enhances reading and study with integrated note-taking and flashcard creation. It offers task-based templates for focused learning, AI assistance for content breakdown, and spaced repetition for effective review. Organize your research and master material efficiently.

Highlights
  • Task-based reading templates
  • AI-powered content breakdown and question extraction
  • Integrated flashcard creation and spaced repetition
  • Mind-map organization of notes
  • PDF and EPUB import
  • Handwriting and annotation tools
  • Sync across devices
Features
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MarginNote is a PDF tool for in-depth reading and study. Keep PDF highlights linked to mind-map cards, then add those cards to review. MarginNote 5 introduces task-based templates for reading, question practice, and vocabulary. MarginNote has evolved since 2013. The upgrade from MarginNote 4 is free. Your study sets, notes, and purchases remain intact. MARGINNOTE 5: ONE TASK, ONE SETUP • Templates — a template sets the bottom tools, menus, pens, and excerpt colors. The "Standard" template has four modes: Excerpt, Handwrite, Organize, and Recall. Each mode groups tools for that task. • Template Gallery — install official templates in one tap. Some templates include examples to help you get started: – Card Practice: write answers by hand on question cards, check your answers, and focus your next review on questions you haven't mastered yet. AI can split a whole workbook into cards. – Reading Vocabulary: collect words while reading English; an offline dictionary provides base forms, pronunciation, and definitions, and finished cards join review when automatic review is enabled. • Make it yours — the corresponding controls are highlighted as you edit. Find features and settings with Feature Search, and export or share your templates. • Traditional Interface — open the template menu and choose "Traditional Interface" (except on iPhone Duo). SYNC YOU CAN SEE The home screen shows where sync stands. The Sync Center lists notes and original documents separately and tells you when a document is still downloading. Manual sync reports results and offers a protective snapshot. Applying cloud changes also protects local study data. THE CARD AT THE CENTER • Organize excerpts by chapter; for books without a table of contents, AI can build one. • Title Links — notes on concepts you've studied resurface as you read new documents. • Extend — open writing space anywhere on a PDF: inline, in the margin, or folded away. AI AS AN ASSISTANT, NOT A SUBSTITUTE AI Breakdown · Question Extraction · AI TOC · AI OCR card templates · translation · chat. Save any answer as a card, or turn its outline into mind-map branches. Online AI sends task text or images to the service provider used for the request. REVIEW: THINK FIRST, THEN LOOK Use Recall mode to hide and reveal answers in the mind map. Add cards to a review deck for FSRS spaced repetition. Write directly on card snapshots while you review. On iOS/iPadOS/macOS 26+, when Apple Intelligence is enabled and its model is available on a supported device and in a supported region, on-device recall hints work offline without MarginNote credits. THE FULL WORKFLOW PDF, EPUB, Office-to-PDF import (online), video and audio · Zotero, cloud drives and external folders · side-by-side documents · handwriting layers and mind-map backgrounds · mind-map PDF export (structure or card flow) · read aloud · fast OCR WHO IT IS FOR Anyone who rereads material and needs to remember it: medical and law students, exam takers, researchers, language learners, serious readers. ACROSS YOUR DEVICES iPhone, iPad and Mac with one Apple Account; iCloud syncs study sets, notes and review progress. Native Apple Pencil handwriting on iPad. Also adapted for iPhone Duo. ABOUT PURCHASES Free to download. Some features require Pro (one-time unlock) or Max (subscription or one-time unlock). MarginNote Agent requires Max and uses MarginNote credits. Some online AI uses MarginNote credits; external AI is billed by its provider. A Max subscription includes 500 credits/month while active. Questions: service@marginnote.com Terms of Use: https://dist.marginnote.cn/MarginNote_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf Privacy Policy: https://dist.marginnote.cn/MarginNote_Privacy_Policy.pdf

About

OnTrack Finder

Features
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OnTrack – Complete Asset Visibility and Control OnTrack combines asset tracking, lightweight inventory management, security monitoring, and operational intelligence in a single platform. With real-time visibility of assets, instant alarms, push notifications, geofencing, motion lock, and customizable device profiles, organizations can proactively manage operations, reduce losses, improve asset utilization, and respond immediately to critical events. Whether tracking a few hundred assets or managing thousands of devices across multiple locations, OnTrack delivers the visibility, control, and insights needed to keep operations running efficiently and securely. OnTrack designed for industries such as construction, mining, oil & gas, logistics, supply chain, transportation, agriculture, livestock management, and industrial operations, OnTrack combines advanced tracking technology with intuitive web and mobile applications. Real-Time Asset Visibility Track assets in real time and gain instant insight into their location, status, and utilization. Historical movement trails help you understand where assets have been, how they are being used, and when they have remained stationary. Lightweight Asset Inventory Manage all assets in a flexible and lightweight inventory system. Store metadata, maintenance records, ownership information, and custom business data. Powerful search and filtering make it easy to locate any asset, device, or event in seconds. Theft Prevention and Security Protect valuable assets with Motion Lock technology. When movement is detected, the tracker immediately reports its position and triggers alarms and notifications. Geofencing and Operational Control Create geofences and receive notifications when assets enter or leave designated areas. Configure rules based on operating hours, schedules, or specific business requirements. Device Management Remotely configure and manage devices through customizable Device Profiles. Optimize reporting intervals, alarms, GPS behavior, and communication settings for different asset types and use cases. Monitor connectivity, battery status, device health, and configuration acknowledgments directly from the platform. Built for Scale Whether managing hundreds or hundreds of thousands of assets, OnTrack delivers reliable performance, enterprise-grade security, and the flexibility needed to support growing operations. By combining asset tracking, inventory management, security monitoring, and operational intelligence in a single platform, OnTrack helps organizations reduce costs, improve efficiency, increase asset utilization, and gain complete control over their operations. Alarm and Notification Stay informed about critical events in real time. OnTrack generates alarms and notifications when predefined events occur, such as asset movement, geofence breaches, connectivity issues, low battery levels, or unauthorized activity. With instant visibility of important events, organizations can improve security, reduce response times, and maintain full control of their assets and operations.

Screenshots

MarginNote 54 screens
OnTrack Finder3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OnTrack Finder at none against MarginNote 5's 13. MarginNote 5's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. MarginNote 5 sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. OnTrack Finder asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MarginNote 5 versus OnTrack Finder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarginNote 5OnTrack Finder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (736 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings736 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.1
Further details — not scored
Size371 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeijing Yunsi Software Technology Co., LtdVestitech AB

Bugs and requests

MarginNote 5

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Disappearing annotations when using extend function
  • Inability to restore accidentally deleted mind maps
  • Inconsistent behavior with PDF file management

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved iCloud/cloud sync reliability
  • More intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • Better support for external document libraries
  • Ability to disable auto-excerpt selection

OnTrack Finder

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

MarginNote 5

Subscriptions5
  • Subscription to MAX (Monthly)7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Subscription to MAX (3 months)7 Days trial$4.993 Months
  • Subscription to MAX (6 months)7 Days trial$7.996 Months
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  • Subscription to MAX (Annually)1 Month trial$12.991 Year
  • MarginNote Max Annual1 Month trial$16.991 Year
One-time7
  • 14 days Free Trial2 variantsFree
  • Upgrade to PRO from MN3(iOS)$4.99
  • Unlock PRO Forever (New)$12.99
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  • Upgrade to MAX from MN3(macOS)$19.99
  • Unlock MAX based on PRO$39.99
  • Unlock MAX based on PRO (New)$40.00
  • Unlock MAX Forever (New)$51.99
None

OnTrack Finder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MarginNote 5 free?
MarginNote 5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OnTrack Finder free?
OnTrack Finder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MarginNote 5 or OnTrack Finder have ads?
Neither MarginNote 5 nor OnTrack Finder shows ads.

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