# 有道云笔记 vs SiYuan

The clearest difference is rating: 有道云笔记 at 4.7 against SiYuan's 3.9. 有道云笔记 also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 67%) and ratings volume (529 vs 30). SiYuan's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 有道云笔记 sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and SiYuan sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

有道云笔记 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 有道云笔记 has 529 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of 有道云笔记's written reviews are positive against 67% of SiYuan's.

有道云笔记 ships an update every 3 weeks, SiYuan every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 有道云笔记 | SiYuan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (529 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id450748070/reviews)** | [3.9 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/siyuan/id1583226508/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **529** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | **82.7% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 501 MB | 440 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [杭州网易竹邮科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1556017640) | [Yunnan Liandi Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1583226510) |

## What reviewers say

### 有道云笔记

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id450748070)

This multi-platform tool helps users record information through scanning, voice, Markdown, and more. It features AI-powered content creation, an all-in-one editor, and cloud storage for seamless synchronization across devices. It's designed to boost work and study efficiency.

**Highlights:** Multi-platform recording (scan, voice, Markdown), AI-powered content creation, All-in-one editor with diagrams, Cloud storage and real-time sync, OCR text recognition, Content collection from web, Task and time management tools

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 有道云笔记月会员 | $2.49 | per month |
| 有道云笔记月会员 | $2.99 | per month |
| 笔记高级会员连续包月 | $2.99 | per month |
| 有道云笔记超级会员包月会员 | $3.99 | per month |
| 笔记超级会员连续包月 | $3.99 | per month |
| 有道云笔记高级会员 | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| 笔记高级会员连续包季 | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| 笔记超级会员连续包季 | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| 有道云笔记超级会员包季会员 | $10.49 | per 3 months |
| 有道云笔记年会员 | $29.49 | per year |
| 笔记高级会员连续包年 | $29.99 | per year |
| 笔记超级会员连续包年 | $34.99 | per year |
| 有道云笔记超级会员包年会员 | $36.99 | per year |
| 数据归档-立即恢复全部数据 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 有道云笔记月会员 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1年笔记高级会员 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 有道云笔记年会员 | $31.99 | one-time |
| 有道云笔记2年高级会员 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 1年笔记超级会员 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 有道云笔记超级年会员 | $46.99 | one-time |
| 2年笔记高级会员 | $59.99 | one-time |
| 2年笔记超级会员 | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient and easy to use
- 📚 Useful note-taking features
- 🌐 Cross-platform compatibility
- 🔒 Secure with encryption
- 👍 Stable and reliable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited device sync
- 💰 Ads and paid features
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- ⏱️ Slow performance
- 🔍 Poor search functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Sync issues between devices
- Corrupted or lost notes
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- Delayed voice-to-text transcription

**Requested features**

- Batch export and import of notes
- Improved handwriting recognition
- Customizable themes and layouts
- Enhanced collaboration features
- Better integration with other apps


### SiYuan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/siyuan/id1583226508)

A privacy-focused personal knowledge management system that allows offline use and encrypted data synchronization. It combines blocks, outlines, and bidirectional links to help users organize and refine their thoughts.

**Highlights:** Privacy-first design, Offline data storage, End-to-end encrypted sync, Block-based organization, Outline structuring, Bidirectional linking

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Features | $79.99 | one-time |
| Subscription | $188.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 有道云笔记 free?

有道云笔记 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SiYuan free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 有道云笔记 or SiYuan?

有道云笔记 is rated higher. 有道云笔记 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 529 ratings, while SiYuan averages 3.9 from 30 ratings.

### Do 有道云笔记 or SiYuan have ads?

有道云笔记 shows ads; SiYuan does not.

### Which is updated more often, 有道云笔记 or SiYuan?

有道云笔记 ships an update every 3 weeks, and SiYuan every 8 days. Most recently, 有道云笔记 was updated on October 30, 2026 and SiYuan on October 30, 2026.

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