# RemNote vs Cogni

RemNote and Cogni both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of RemNote's written reviews are positive against 36% of Cogni's. RemNote also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RemNote sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Cogni sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for RemNote against 4.7 for Cogni. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.7K and 1.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of RemNote's written reviews are positive against 36% of Cogni's.

RemNote ships an update every 3 days, Cogni every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RemNote | Cogni |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remnote-notes-and-flashcards/id1545429784/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cogni-ai-flashcards-and-notes/id6737768905/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 1.7K |
| Positive reviews | **73.4% of reviews** | 35.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 179 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.5 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RemNote, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1545430266) | [COGNIFLY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808620132) |

## 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


### Cogni

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cogni-ai-flashcards-and-notes/id6737768905)

Create and study flashcards to master new materials efficiently. Utilize an enhanced spaced repetition algorithm to optimize study sessions for exams, languages, or complex subjects. Millions trust this method to achieve their learning goals.

**Highlights:** Create and review custom flashcards, Spaced repetition algorithm, Pre-made deck library, AI-enhanced recall, Progress tracking, Offline access

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $69.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for memorizing and growing recall skills
- 🚀 Lifesaver for challenging, memory-heavy subjects like med school
- 👍 Sleek and user-friendly interface, no distractions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Locked up referring to an upgrade page, couldn't continue using the app
- 🐛 Not easy to use, inaccurate for Spanish language
- 🐛 Desktop flashcards deck won't sync with mobile, forcing duplicate work

**Reported bugs**

- App no longer available after paying for annual subscription
- Occasional crashes

**Requested features**

- Integrate ChatGPT or Claude for automatic card creation
- Add sub-decks for larger decks that need more review
- Improve algorithm for hard/again ratings to better target struggling cards
- Add subsections for decks to study different sections separately


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RemNote free?

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

### Is Cogni free?

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

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

RemNote is rated higher. RemNote averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Cogni averages 4.7 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do RemNote or Cogni have ads?

Neither RemNote nor Cogni shows ads.

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

RemNote ships an update every 3 days, and Cogni every 10 days. Most recently, RemNote was updated on October 27, 2026 and Cogni on October 25, 2026.

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