# App Eleven vs Gemini Notebook

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: App Eleven at none against Gemini Notebook's 10. App Eleven also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 78%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Gemini Notebook's advantage is ratings volume (65K vs 33) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gemini Notebook sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. App Eleven asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for App Eleven against 4.9 for Gemini Notebook. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gemini Notebook has 65K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of App Eleven's written reviews are positive against 78% of Gemini Notebook's.

App Eleven ships an update every 3 weeks, Gemini Notebook weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | App Eleven | Gemini Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-eleven/id1602007975/reviews)** | [4.9 (65K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gemini-notebook/id6737527615/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 33 | **65K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 77.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#49** |
| Size | 23 MB | 212 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Herkul.org](https://appshunter.io/developer/1332154490) | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) |

## What reviewers say

### App Eleven

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-eleven/id1602007975)

This app allows you to form reading groups with friends without requiring any sign-up. Easily track each other's reading progress and stay motivated with friendly reminders. Discover public reading circles or create your own to share with others.

**Highlights:** Create reading circles via link, No sign-up required, Track reading status of friends, Join public reading circles, Read within the app, Task reminders, Manage multiple circles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Gemini Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gemini-notebook/id6737527615)

**Currently charting:** #49 Top Free · Productivity, #115 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

Transform complex information into clear insights with this AI-powered notebook. Upload documents, videos, or websites to generate summaries, ask questions, and listen to audio overviews on the go. Ideal for students, professionals, and creators seeking efficient learning and productivity.

**Highlights:** Upload PDFs, websites, and videos, AI-powered summarization and insights, Ask questions about uploaded sources, Podcast-style audio overviews, Background playback and offline support, In-line source citation

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 GB | $1.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (400 GB) | $4.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (400 GB) | $4.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (2 TB) | $9.99 | per month |
| Google AI Pro (5 TB) | $19.99 | per month |
| Google AI Pro (5 TB) | $19.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (400 GB) | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and accurate audio summaries
- 👍 Useful for learning and studying
- 🚀 Convenient mobile access
- 👍 Great for on-the-go use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Audio volume issues
- 🔍 Missing key features from web version
- 🔍 Lack of customization options
- 🔍 Inconsistent dark mode implementation

**Reported bugs**

- Audio coming through earpiece instead of speaker
- Interactive features not working properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to curate audio summaries
- Sync saved notes from web version
- Add mind maps, study guides, and other advanced features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is App Eleven free?

App Eleven is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Gemini Notebook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, App Eleven or Gemini Notebook?

App Eleven is rated higher. App Eleven averages 4.9 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Gemini Notebook averages 4.9 from 65K ratings.

### Do App Eleven or Gemini Notebook have ads?

Neither App Eleven nor Gemini Notebook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, App Eleven or Gemini Notebook?

App Eleven ships an update every 3 weeks, and Gemini Notebook weekly. Most recently, App Eleven was updated on November 3, 2026 and Gemini Notebook on November 7, 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.*