Comparison

NotesHub vs twoears

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NotesHub

This app offers a cross-platform note-taking experience using Markdown, with integrated Kanban boards and whiteboarding tools. Sync your data across devices using Git, GitHub, or iCloud Drive, and leverage advanced features like diagramming and code highlighting.

Highlights
  • Markdown note-taking
  • Kanban boards
  • Whiteboarding tool
  • Git/GitHub/iCloud sync
  • Cross-platform compatibility
  • Offline-first approach
  • Advanced search
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Fully cross-platform, vendor-agnostic, Markdown-based note-taking app plus Kanban and whiteboarding tool. You can sync your data with GitHub, your own Git server, or iCloud Drive. Use the power of Markdown to format your notes, and create tables, lists, images, diagrams, etc. Markdown will help to keep your notes in the same style regardless of whether you copied text from the internet or wrote from scratch. Use Kanban boards as a tool to visualize your work and maximize your efficiency. This will help you to organize your time, focus on what matters, and achieve more. If you need quickly visualize your idea, our whiteboarding feature will be handy for you. Add different shapes, make connections between them, add hand-drawn notes, or add reusable elements from the library. KEY FEATURES • Offline-first approach • No vendor lock-in • Periodic sync of data • Fully cross-platform • Different notebook providers: Git, GitHub, iCloud Drive • Seamless GitHub integration • Advanced search • Notes printing • Export notes to PDF • Auto-generated table of contents (TOC) • Kanban boards • Whiteboards (based on Excalidraw) • Dark and light themes (with accent color picker) • Markdown preview with scroll sync • Extended Markdown syntax: Mermaid diagrams, math expressions (MathJax), callouts, ABC musical notation, etc. • Syntax highlighting for code blocks • File attachments • Convert HTML content to Markdown on paste • Editor toolbar with all necessary commands (bold, list, table, etc.) • Markdown syntax guidance • Automatic merge conflict resolution FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: Why should I write my notes in Markdown? A: Markdown is a widely popular open format with support in many applications. By choosing Markdown you can be confident if you decide to switch to a different application you can easily move all of your data without any conversion needed. Also, Markdown is incredibly easy to understand even in raw view as it's just plain text content with human-readable syntax. Last but not least, Markdown helps you to keep all of your notes in a uniform format, with no more mismatches in font size, font face, etc. when you import data from different sources. Q: What are the benefits of using Git to store notes? A: You will get a lot of things for free: • Unlimited version history, and information on when and who did what changes • Ability to share notebooks with others, you can add anyone as a collaborator or viewer to your Git repository • Easy self-hosting with plenty open open-source options, so notes will truly belong to you • Better merge conflict resolution compared to traditional cloud-based file storage solutions • Ability to create public websites/blogs from your notebooks

About

twoears

Features
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Experience the power of binaural beats with twoears, a minimalist audio companion designed to help you focus, relax, and sleep better. twoears generates pure, high-quality binaural beats in real-time, tailored to specific brainwave states. Whether you need to block out distractions for deep work, improve your memory retention, or drift off to a peaceful sleep, twoears has a preset for you. Key Features: - Curated Presets: Instantly access scientifically-tuned frequencies for: - Deep Focus: Beta waves for intense concentration. - Working Memory: Alpha waves for learning and retention. - Relaxation: Theta waves for meditation and stress relief. - Deep Sleep: Delta waves for restorative rest. - Minimalist Design: A distraction-free interface that lets you focus on what matters—the sound. - Integrated Timer: Set sessions for 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, or play continuously. - Real-time Audio Generation: High-fidelity audio generated on-the-fly, not static recordings. - Background Play: Keep the audio running while you use other apps or lock your phone. How to Use: 1. Wear Headphones: Binaural beats require stereo headphones to work effectively. 2. Select a Preset: Choose the mode that matches your goal (Focus, Sleep, etc.). 3. Set a Timer: Choose your session duration. 4. Press Play: Close your eyes or start your work, and let your brain sync to the rhythm. twoears - Tune your mind.

Screenshots

NotesHub4 screens
twoears3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: twoears at Free against NotesHub's $4.99. twoears also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). NotesHub's advantage is chart position (#190 vs unranked) and device support (5 vs 2). On ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

twoears is free to download; NotesHub costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NotesHub ships an update every 3 weeks, twoears daily. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
NotesHub versus twoears: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotesHubtwoears
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (40 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings40 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#190 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlex Titarenkoyoung woo jung

In-app purchases

None

NotesHub

No in-app purchases

None

twoears

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NotesHub free?
NotesHub costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is twoears free?
twoears is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NotesHub or twoears have ads?
Neither NotesHub nor twoears shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NotesHub or twoears?
NotesHub ships an update every 3 weeks, and twoears daily. Most recently, NotesHub was updated on November 3, 2026 and twoears on October 28, 2026.

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