# Desktop Note vs LearnMap

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Desktop Note at 91% against LearnMap's 0%. Desktop Note also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.9) and ads (none vs shown). LearnMap's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). On price, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Desktop Note sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months. LearnMap asks for nothing beyond the download.

Desktop Note holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LearnMap has 36 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Desktop Note's written reviews are positive against 0% of LearnMap's.

Desktop Note ships an update every 4 weeks, LearnMap every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Desktop Note | LearnMap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desktop-note-notes-and-photos/id1618786886/reviews)** | [3.9 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learnmap-color-map-notes/id6787402176/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **36** |
| Positive reviews | **90.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [文烁 蔡](https://appshunter.io/developer/1522194890) | [Nhat Trung Pham](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785223612) |

## What reviewers say

### Desktop Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desktop-note-notes-and-photos/id1618786886)

This app allows you to create and display digital sticky notes directly on your desktop. Customize note colors, add checklists, and use widgets to keep your reminders visible. Notes sync across devices via iCloud for secure access.

**Highlights:** Desktop sticky notes, Customizable note colors, To-do checklists, Desktop widgets, Pin notes above windows (macOS), iCloud sync, Privacy protection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Desktop Note - 1 Quarter | $0.99 | per 3 months |
| Desktop Note Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Desktop Note Premium | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium | $2.99 | per 3 months |


### LearnMap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learnmap-color-map-notes/id6787402176)

Transform outlines and notes into visual mind maps. Organize ideas, plans, and study materials with customizable nodes and styles. Export and share your creations easily.

**Highlights:** Create mind maps from outlines, Import .trees and JSON files, Edit node text and add nodes, Drag, zoom, and search canvas, Customize node colors and styles, Categorize maps (Work, Study, Ideas), Export and share .trees files

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Desktop Note free?

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

### Is LearnMap free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Desktop Note or LearnMap?

Desktop Note is rated higher. Desktop Note averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while LearnMap averages 3.9 from 36 ratings.

### Do Desktop Note or LearnMap have ads?

LearnMap shows ads; Desktop Note does not.

### Which is updated more often, Desktop Note or LearnMap?

Desktop Note ships an update every 4 weeks, and LearnMap every 2 weeks. Most recently, Desktop Note was updated on October 17, 2026 and LearnMap on October 10, 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.*