# Try Shuangpin vs MindNote

The clearest difference is price: MindNote at Free against Try Shuangpin's $0.99. MindNote also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

MindNote is free to download; Try Shuangpin costs $0.99 up front. Try Shuangpin sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and MindNote sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MindNote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 4 respectively.

Try Shuangpin ships an update every 3 weeks, MindNote every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Try Shuangpin | MindNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/try-shuangpin-double-pinyin/id1613019131/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindnote-mind-map-and-notes/id6755057555/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 63 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Shaojiduo Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1596137029) | [Xianlong Liu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063199291) |

## What reviewers say

### Try Shuangpin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/try-shuangpin-double-pinyin/id1613019131)

Practice typing Chinese using the Double Pinyin system with structured drills, word practice, and article typing. Offers speed tests and a game mode to improve accuracy and rhythm. Supports multiple popular layouts and is available across Apple devices and the web.

**Highlights:** Layout drills, Word practice, Article typing, Speed tests, Game mode, Multiple supported layouts, Custom text import

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 周度订阅 | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| 周订阅 | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| 月度订阅 | $1.99 | per month |
| 月度订阅 | $3.99 | per month |
| 年度订阅 | $7.99 | per year |
| 年度订阅 | $7.99 | per year |
| 升级到高级版 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 试试双拼(高级版) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 高级版原价 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 永久会员 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 永久会员(家庭版) | $14.99 | one-time |
| 永久会员 | $19.99 | one-time |


### MindNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindnote-mind-map-and-notes/id6755057555)

This app helps users organize thoughts and knowledge through mind mapping and outline note-taking. It offers a flexible tree structure and outlining mode, allowing seamless switching between views for planning, reviewing, or presenting ideas. Optimized for iPad and iPhone, it provides an efficient and focused experience for deep thinkers.

**Highlights:** Intuitive mind mapping with unlimited hierarchy, Flexible outline note-taking mode, Seamless switch between mind map and outline views, Optimized for iPad and iPhone with drag-and-drop, Offline access with local data storage, Export notes as text or images

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP member for 1 year | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime VIP Member | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Try Shuangpin free?

Try Shuangpin costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is MindNote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Try Shuangpin or MindNote?

MindNote is rated higher. Try Shuangpin averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while MindNote averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Try Shuangpin or MindNote have ads?

Try Shuangpin shows ads; MindNote does not.

### Which is updated more often, Try Shuangpin or MindNote?

Try Shuangpin ships an update every 3 weeks, and MindNote every 2 weeks. Most recently, Try Shuangpin was updated on September 24, 2026 and MindNote on September 23, 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.*