# RemNote vs Benkyo Box

RemNote and Benkyo Box both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Benkyo Box's written reviews are positive against 73% of RemNote's. RemNote's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 5) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RemNote sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Benkyo Box sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Benkyo Box holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RemNote has 1.7K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of RemNote's written reviews are positive against 100% of Benkyo Box's.

RemNote ships an update every 3 days, Benkyo Box weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RemNote | Benkyo Box |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remnote-notes-and-flashcards/id1545429784/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benkyo-box/id6475318444/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 73.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 179 MB | 154 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.5** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RemNote, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1545430266) | [autorelease LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502054942) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Benkyo Box

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benkyo-box/id6475318444)

Create and study custom flashcards with rich media support, including sketching and image annotations. Organize your learning with folders and track your progress with daily study schedules and trend analysis.

**Highlights:** Custom flashcard creation, Image sketching and annotation, Quick entry and CSV import, Folder organization, Daily study scheduling, Progress tracking and trends, Shortcut integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced Learner (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Advanced Learner (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| Advanced Learner Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RemNote free?

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

### Is Benkyo Box free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RemNote or Benkyo Box?

Benkyo Box is rated higher. RemNote averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Benkyo Box averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do RemNote or Benkyo Box have ads?

Neither RemNote nor Benkyo Box shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RemNote or Benkyo Box?

RemNote ships an update every 3 days, and Benkyo Box weekly. Most recently, RemNote was updated on October 25, 2026 and Benkyo Box on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*