# 为知笔记 X vs Leaf Note

The clearest difference is rating: Leaf Note at 4.0 against 为知笔记 X's 1.9. Leaf Note also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 为知笔记 X's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 为知笔记 X sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Leaf Note sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Leaf Note holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 为知笔记 X has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 为知笔记 X | Leaf Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x/id1624867585/reviews) | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leaf-note-markdown-notes/id6504428581/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 54 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Wozhi Technology Co. Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/427747942) | [守恒 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685790068) |

## What reviewers say

### 为知笔记 X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x/id1624867585)

This app combines personal note-taking with team collaboration. Save important information, collect web content, and write diaries. It supports real-time multi-person editing and synchronizes data across all your devices for seamless access.

**Highlights:** Real-time multi-person collaboration, Supports text, images, documents, to-do lists, Markdown syntax support, Office file preview and editing, Insert various content components (flowcharts, maps, media), One-click WeChat content collection, Email forwarding and saving, Encrypted notes for privacy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WizNote X Yearly | $8.99 | one-time |


### Leaf Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leaf-note-markdown-notes/id6504428581)

A secure, elegant note-taking app supporting Markdown, end-to-end encryption, and multi-device sync via WebDAV or iCloud. It offers features like flashcards, knowledge base organization, and AI-assisted writing for enhanced productivity.

**Highlights:** End-to-end encryption, WebDAV and iCloud sync, Markdown and multimedia notes, Knowledge base and flashcard modes, AI-assisted writing, Elegant design and themes, Biometric app lock

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Year Pro | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 为知笔记 X free?

为知笔记 X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Leaf Note free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 为知笔记 X or Leaf Note?

Leaf Note is rated higher. 为知笔记 X averages 1.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Leaf Note averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do 为知笔记 X or Leaf Note have ads?

Neither 为知笔记 X nor Leaf Note shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 为知笔记 X or Leaf Note?

为知笔记 X ships an update every 3 weeks, and Leaf Note every 3 weeks. Most recently, 为知笔记 X was updated on June 5, 2026 and Leaf Note on September 9, 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.*