# RemNote vs Index

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Index at 100% against RemNote's 74%. Index also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). RemNote's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RemNote sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Index sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Index 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of RemNote's written reviews are positive against 100% of Index's.

RemNote ships an update every 3 days, Index fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RemNote | Index |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remnote-notes-and-flashcards/id1545429784/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/index-ai-flashcard-creator/id6754000722/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 73.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 189 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.5** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RemNote, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1545430266) | [Ruixue Sun](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840975983) |

## 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, connect concepts, and create smart flashcards directly from your notes. It also supports PDF annotation and offline access.

**Highlights:** Note-taking and knowledge management, Smart flashcards with spaced repetition, Linked references and PDF annotation, Multimedia embedding, To-do lists with reminders, Offline access

**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


### Index

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/index-ai-flashcard-creator/id6754000722)

Instantly create flashcards from any topic, PDF, or notes using AI. Import existing decks and study with intelligent pacing, avoiding overwhelming daily loads. Track progress with streaks and forecasts, all within a user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** AI flashcard generation, PDF and note import, Anki deck import, Intelligent daily card pacing, FSRS-5 spaced repetition, Cross-device sync, Progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Index Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Index Pro Yearly | $35.99 | per year |
| Index Pro Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RemNote free?

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

### Is Index free?

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

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

Index is rated higher. RemNote averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Index averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do RemNote or Index have ads?

Neither RemNote nor Index shows ads.

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

RemNote ships an update every 3 days, and Index fortnightly. Most recently, RemNote was updated on November 7, 2026 and Index on October 30, 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.*