# Outliner vs Max

The clearest difference is monetization model: Outliner at free with in-app purchases against Max's subscription. Outliner also leads on ratings volume (66 vs 3) and device support (4 vs 1). Max's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 77%). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Outliner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Max sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Max holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Outliner has 66 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Outliner's written reviews are positive against 100% of Max's.

Outliner ships an update every 2 months, Max weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Outliner | Max |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outliner-scroll/id1597619594/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/max-manage-act-excel/id6670287051/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **66** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 77.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 8 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) | [Florian Vates](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544416478) |

## What reviewers say

### Outliner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outliner-scroll/id1597619594)

Organize your notes, lists, and to-dos with a powerful outliner. Add rich detail to your thoughts and keep everything in one dynamic place. Quickly find and manage your entries with intuitive search and completion features.

**Highlights:** Multi-functional outliner, Add detailed notes, Dynamic design, Quick search, Mark as complete

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Scroll Premium | $19.99 | one-time |


### Max

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/max-manage-act-excel/id6670287051)

This app acts as a personal success assistant, helping users tackle tasks, achieve goals, and optimize their time. It uses AI to suggest impactful tasks based on user profiles and available time, eliminating guesswork and maximizing productivity.

**Highlights:** AI-driven task selection, Streamlined prioritization, Flexible time management, Adaptive and personalized, Seamless adaptation to time constraints

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Max Pro Monthly Discount | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly Discount | $37.49 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $47.00 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime Discount | $77.00 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $97.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Outliner free?

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

### Is Max free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Outliner or Max?

Max is rated higher. Outliner averages 4.7 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while Max averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Outliner or Max have ads?

Neither Outliner nor Max shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Outliner or Max?

Outliner ships an update every 2 months, and Max weekly. Most recently, Outliner was updated on October 21, 2026 and Max 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.*