Snapnote vs 指南针
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Snapnote
Transform fleeting thoughts into fully-formed concepts with an intelligent AI agent. Capture ideas, links, and to-dos instantly, and let the AI analyze your memos to suggest new connections and expand your creativity. Effortlessly organize and find notes with powerful search and visual tools.
- AI-powered ideation and idea expansion
- Instant capture of notes, links, and to-dos
- Context-aware memos with interest mapping
- Visualizations of thought process (Interest Map, Creative Flow)
- Powerful search and intuitive organization
- Tag system for effortless categorization
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Snapnote isn't just a notebook. It is your personal idea partner that helps you capture, organize, and turn thoughts into action. Speak your ideas and watch Snapnote turn raw audio into structured notes, suggest smart next steps, and resurface past thoughts when you need them most. Never let a great idea fade away. Key Features Speak and Capture Record your voice on the go. Raw thoughts turn into clean, actionable notes in seconds. Smart Next Steps Get instant suggestions for calendar events, tasks, search queries, and focused action. Find by Meaning Can't remember the exact word? Search by context and recall past thoughts instantly. Visual Connections See how your ideas evolve with interactive mind maps and the Idea Garden. Fast and Accessible Widgets, Siri Shortcuts, and System Share Sheet for lightning fast capture. Privacy and Control Secure notes with passcode locks and enjoy fast, secure processing. Built for creators, students, founders, and curious minds. Transform your scattered thoughts into clear action today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
指南针
This tool provides precise geographic information, including direction, altitude, and latitude/longitude coordinates. It utilizes device sensors for accurate real-time data to help you understand your surroundings.
- Directional guidance
- Real-time altitude display
- Accurate latitude and longitude
- Utilizes device sensors
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一款实用的方向指引工具，为你提供位置的地理信息。 位置方位 ：利用设备传感器，快速准确指示当前方向，助你轻松辨别方位。 海拔高度 ：实时显示所在位置的海拔信息，让你对周边地势了如指掌。 经纬定位 ：提供精确的经度和纬度数据，满足你对地理位置的需求。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Snapnote at 100% against 指南针's 0%. Snapnote also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). 指南针's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Snapnote sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. 指南针 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Snapnote holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Snapnote has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Snapnote's written reviews are positive against 0% of 指南针's.
Snapnote ships an update every 4 days, 指南针 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Snapnote | 指南针 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (12 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Yongjun Lee | Shenzhen Duoxiang Technology Co., Ltd |
Customer experience
Snapnote
指南针
In-app purchases
Snapnote
- AI Creativity Pro$6.991 Month
- AI Creativity Pro (Yearly)$39.991 Year
- Purchase unlimited features.$2.99
- Upgrade Pro!$2.99
- Life Time Membership$119.00
指南针
No in-app purchases
