Comparison

Supernotes vs Zettelbox

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

Head to head
About

Supernotes

Organize your thoughts and ideas with a fast, lightweight note-taking app. Create visually rich notecards with Markdown and LaTeX support, enhanced by AI writing assistance. Build interconnected knowledge networks and share them seamlessly.

Highlights
  • Shareable Markdown notecards
  • AI writing assistance
  • Bi-directional card linking
  • 2D/3D graph visualization
  • Spaced repetition flashcards
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Offline support
Features
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Free your thoughts with Supernotes, the fast, lightweight notes app. Write beautiful notecards that are perfect for personal, work, and educational use – all your ideas, meeting, and lecture notes at your fingertips. CREATE NOTECARDS THAT POP Tired of scrolling up and down long notes? Break down your ideas with Supernotes notecards – keeping you organized. Add colors, tasks, bold, italics, lists, equations, images, code snippets, and more. Want more? Connect a bluetooth keyboard, and harness the full extent of our Markdown and LaTeX editor. POWER UP WITH AI Try our thoughtful approach to AI. We call them Superpowers that help automate arduous tasks, such as tagging your cards, as well as train you to become a better writer, highlighting grammatical errors and offering rewording suggestions. ORGANIZE YOUR KNOWLEDGE Categorize your notecards using tags, reference popular cards with card links, and pop related notecards inside a parent card to build a network of interconnected knowledge. Multi-select, and edit notes in bulk, in the Table layout. Visualize your notes in both 2D and 3D graph layouts, helping you discover existing and new connections. Build your dream Zettelkasten system. REMEMBER WHERE YOU WROTE THEM Only on Supernotes, view all your notecards on a geographic Map. Opt-in to location sharing to automatically assign locations to notes when you create them to see where you had the most inspiring ideas or the most meetings! Or manually assign locations for trips, restaurant recommendations and more. BUILT-IN SPACED REPETITION Jump into Flashcard layout to instantly learn any of your notecards. Using our FSRS algorithm, cram your notes before an exam or learn them at a relaxed pace. We will show which notecards are due at the right times so you can learn as efficiently as possible. SHARE WITH FRIENDS Stop taking screenshots of notes – just share a notecard to generate a secure link. That note will be instantly accessible to anyone (even if they don't have Supernotes)! Add friends, classmates, or teammates on Supernotes to instantly share new notecards with each other, and see each other's cursors editing in real time. ON ALL YOUR DEVICES, OFFLINE OR ONLINE Pick up where you left off with our iPhone, iPad, and Mac apps. Keep taking notes wherever you are, even if your connection drops, with seamless offline support. FEATURE COMPLETE - Universal Search & Filters - Markdown / LaTeX Editor - Bi-directional Card Links - Calendar Heatmap - Assign Dates to Notes - Four Day & Night Themes - Share to Supernotes Extension - Export to Markdown, JSON & PNG - Keyboard Shortcuts - 24/7 Customer Support FREE FOR LIGHTWEIGHT USE Discover everything Supernotes has to offer with our generous free Starter plan; explore all the features and earn 100s cards. Or upgrade to the Unlimited plan for unlimited cards, feature previews, and more. Prices may differ depending on your location, and subscriptions will be charged to your App Store payment method. Your subscription will automatically renew and you may cancel at any time. Privacy Policy: https://supernotes.app/privacy Terms & Conditions: https://supernotes.app/terms

About

Zettelbox

Capture inspiration and organize your life with this app that integrates notes, to-dos, and scheduling. It helps transform scattered information into a structured knowledge base through smart review and related note linking. Enjoy secure local storage with optional cloud backups.

Highlights
  • Quick note capture with desktop widget
  • Intuitive tagging and nested categorization
  • Smart review to rediscover past thoughts
  • Link related notes for deeper understanding
  • Local encrypted storage
  • Cloud backup support
Features
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Unleash creativity and easily capture inspiration! Smartly integrate notes, to-dos, and schedule. Organize your life and work efficiently, ensuring you don’t miss any bursts of inspiration. In today's era of information overload, Zettelbox serves as a reliable companion, helping you capture every valuable thought amidst a sea of ideas. It's not just a tool, but a bridge that connects your inspiration with reality. Whether during a hectic workday or a quiet night, Zettelbox is always ready to record your thoughts, transforming scattered information into a well-organized knowledge treasure trove. [Main Features] Quick Capture: Wherever you are, you can use Zettelbox to jot down any information you need. Our desktop widget offers quick access and recording capabilities, ensuring no important content is missed. Flexible Management: With an intuitive tagging system, managing your notes is effortless. Nested tags allow for efficient categorization and filtering, ensuring important content is always within reach. Smart Review: Zettelbox's smart review feature helps you rediscover past thoughts and notes, connecting bits of inspiration to spark new insights. Whether you're revisiting old notes or seeking new ideas, Zettelbox is your dependable assistant. Related Notes: Zettelbox links scattered ideas, helping you build a coherent network of thoughts and enhancing the overall value of your information. The simplified linking feature makes it easy to find related content for deeper understanding and application. [Data Security and Offline Use] Your information security is paramount. Zettelbox offers local encrypted storage and supports cloud service backups, ensuring your data is always secure and accessible. More flexible data export options will be available in the future for your peace of mind. Zettelbox is the perfect tool for exploring, recording, and connecting ideas. It makes knowledge management smarter, allowing your thoughts to grow continuously through recording and reflection. Whether turning inspiration into action or weaving fragmented information into a complete knowledge network, Zettelbox will accompany you every step of the way, helping you embrace a brighter future. [Subscription Information] Unlock the full potential of Zettelbox with our PowerPack subscription. Choose between monthly or annual plans and manage your subscription with ease. Please note that all subscriptions are non-refundable, and benefits take effect immediately upon purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://zettelboxapp.com/PrivacyPolicy.html

Screenshots

Supernotes4 screens
Zettelbox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Supernotes at 91% against Zettelbox's 31%. Supernotes also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (122 vs 24). Zettelbox's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Supernotes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $11.00 per month and Zettelbox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Supernotes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Supernotes has 122 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Supernotes's written reviews are positive against 31% of Zettelbox's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Supernotes ships an update monthly, Zettelbox every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Supernotes versus Zettelbox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSupernotesZettelbox
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (122 ratings) — better4.3 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews90.6% of reviews — better30.8% of reviews
Number of ratings122 — better24
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB117 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSupernotesHong Kong Source Research Society Supply Chain Limited

Customer experience

Supernotes

All ratings122 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral0.8%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive90.6%
Neutral1.9%
Negative7.5%

Zettelbox

All ratings24 ratings
Positive79.2%
Neutral12.5%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive30.8%
Neutral23.1%
Negative46.2%

Bugs and requests

Supernotes

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Blank white screen on app/web browser
  • App doesn't work on iOS 15.4.1

Requested features

6 requests
  • iOS widgets for home and lock screens
  • Alert for note space limit and prompt to edit/continue as journal entry
  • Better image and video viewing
  • Control center button
  • Split screen functionality
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  • Ability to create groups or collections of notes

Zettelbox

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Supernotes

Subscriptions3
  • Supernotes Unlimited (1 Month)$11.001 Month
  • Supernotes Unlimited (Promo)7 Days trial$69.001 Year
  • Supernotes Unlimited (1 Year)$99.001 Year
3 purchases

Zettelbox

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • PowerPack Permanent$64.99

Questions

Is Supernotes free?
Supernotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zettelbox free?
Zettelbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Supernotes or Zettelbox?
Supernotes is rated higher. Supernotes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 122 ratings, while Zettelbox averages 4.3 from 24 ratings.
Do Supernotes or Zettelbox have ads?
Neither Supernotes nor Zettelbox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Supernotes or Zettelbox?
Supernotes ships an update monthly, and Zettelbox every 2 weeks. Most recently, Supernotes was updated on October 14, 2026 and Zettelbox on September 29, 2026.

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