# Start Note vs Mindscope 2

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Start Note at none against Mindscope 2's 3. Start Note also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mindscope 2 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Start Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Start Note | Mindscope 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindscope-2/id6749939290/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brett Owers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534452026) | [John Goering](https://appshunter.io/developer/507507566) |

## What reviewers say

### Start Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/start-note/id1640913084)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Mindscope 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindscope-2/id6749939290)

Capture and organize your thoughts visually with a fluid mind-mapper and outliner. Create nested entries, link ideas, and export your work in various formats. Syncs across Apple devices and offers offline access.

**Highlights:** Free-form visual boards, Instant outlining and nesting, Multiple boards per project, Rich entry types (text, links, todos, notes), Line and arrow connections, Smart Undo/Redo, Multiple export formats (OPML, PDF, PNG, HTML)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mindscope Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Mindscope Pro Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| Mindscope Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Start Note free?

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

### Is Mindscope 2 free?

Mindscope 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Start Note or Mindscope 2 have ads?

Neither Start Note nor Mindscope 2 shows ads.

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