Comparison

noteE vs Zhizhi

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

Head to head
About

noteE

This app uses AI to convert handwriting to text, recognize formulas, generate review questions, and create mind maps. It offers smart search, export options, and drawing tools for students, professionals, and creators. All features are free with no in-app purchases or subscriptions.

Highlights
  • AI handwriting conversion
  • Smart formula recognition
  • AI-generated review questions
  • AI note assistant
  • AI smart mind maps
  • Natural language search
  • Export to PDF, PNG, JPEG
Features
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From class notes to creative blueprints, noteE is the ideal tool for capturing inspiration. With revolutionary AI handwriting technology and powerful intelligent features, noteE helps you organize thoughts, discover insights, and turn ideas into action. We believe exceptional features should be accessible to everyone. That's why every function in noteE is completely free, with no in-app purchases or subscriptions. Ever. 〉For Students: Make Learning More Efficient ■ Revolutionary Handwriting Conversion: On-device AI engine transforms handwriting into standardized text in real-time. Advanced algorithms intelligently analyze your handwriting, offering flexible options from guidelines to complete conversion with seamless experience. ■ Smart Formula Recognition: Built-in LaTeX engine identifies mathematical formulas while preserving handwritten style. Perfect for STEM subjects. ■ AI Smart Review: Automatically generates personalized review questions to help consolidate knowledge efficiently. ■ AI Note Assistant: Select any content and get instant context-based answers for difficult concepts. ■ Instant search with handwriting recognition and AI natural language support. 〉For Professionals: Enhance Work Efficiency ■ AI Smart Mind Maps: Powered by Kimi, DeepSeek, and Qwen models, automatically generates clear mind maps from your notes. ■ AI Q&A Search: Ask questions in natural language with follow-up support to discover deep connections. ■ Export as PDF, PNG, or JPEG. Share via email or any platform. ■ Present directly via AirPlay or HDMI with laser pointer tool. 〉For Creators: Let Creativity Flow ■ Powerful drawing algorithm and precision tools ensure smooth, paper-like writing experience. ■ Customize covers, folders, and templates with millions of combinations. ■ Full Apple Pencil support with natural, fluid strokes. 〉Digital Notebooks: Unlimited Notes for Free ■ Combine handwriting and typed text with images, diagrams, and drawings. No limits. ■ Customizable templates with unlimited folder hierarchies and smart tags. ■ iCloud backup and sync across iPad, iPhone, and Mac. Free, stable, efficient. ■ Edit freely: resize, change colors, or reposition content. 〉Download Free Today Get noteE on iPad, Mac, and iPhone. Enjoy unrestricted note-taking. Leave complexity behind and embrace intelligence. Visit https://huaxiaxufu.com or follow WeChat "Xufu" Support: https://www.huaxiaxufu.com/support 〉Privacy We collect no personal information. All notes stored securely in your iCloud account. Local processing, fully Apple privacy compliant. Privacy: https://huaxiaxufu.com/law/privacy Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Zhizhi

This app uses AI to provide instant, one-minute podcast-style explanations of academic terms and content on each page of your documents. It acts like a personal tutor, making complex papers and lectures more accessible.

Highlights
  • AI-powered explanations
  • One-minute summaries per page
  • Academic term clarification
  • Document content analysis
  • Personalized tutor experience
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Open a lecture slide or an academic paper, and with each new page, you’re left puzzled—so many unfamiliar academic terms make it difficult to follow. At times like this, having a personal tutor to explain each page to you in just one minute would make the document much easier to understand. Zhizhi provides AI experts across various industries, ready in the top-right corner of every new page in your document to generate AI-powered podcast explanations of the content on that page!

Screenshots

noteE4 screens
Zhizhi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Zhizhi at 5.0 against noteE's 4.3. Zhizhi also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). noteE's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Zhizhi holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: noteE has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
noteE versus Zhizhi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameternoteEZhizhi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (11 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size296 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHuaxia Xufu (Beijing) Technology Co., LtdCoreSpeed Inc.

Customer experience

noteE

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

Zhizhi

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

noteE

No in-app purchases

None

Zhizhi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is noteE free?
noteE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zhizhi free?
Zhizhi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, noteE or Zhizhi?
Zhizhi is rated higher. noteE averages 4.3 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Zhizhi averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do noteE or Zhizhi have ads?
Neither noteE nor Zhizhi shows ads.

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