# Inkflow Visual Notebook vs iBrainstormer

The clearest difference is rating: Inkflow Visual Notebook at 4.6 against iBrainstormer's 3.2. Inkflow Visual Notebook also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 29) and review sentiment (71% vs 50%). iBrainstormer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Inkflow Visual Notebook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. iBrainstormer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Inkflow Visual Notebook holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Inkflow Visual Notebook has 1.9K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Inkflow Visual Notebook's written reviews are positive against 50% of iBrainstormer's.

Inkflow Visual Notebook ships an update every 5 months, iBrainstormer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Inkflow Visual Notebook | iBrainstormer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkflow-visual-notebook/id519524685/reviews)** | [3.2 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibrainstormer-simplemind-inkflow-visual-outline-take-notes-on-whiteboard-note-taking-productivity-note-taking/id528957156/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | **71.1% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 58 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Qrayon, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/354980265) | [Alan Gonzalez](https://appshunter.io/developer/458524892) |

## What reviewers say

### Inkflow Visual Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkflow-visual-notebook/id519524685)

This app offers a fluid digital writing and sketching experience, allowing users to easily capture, resize, and reorganize ideas. It supports high-resolution zooming for detailed work and integrates text, photos, and custom paper backgrounds. Users can share their creations in various formats.

**Highlights:** Fluid digital ink for writing and sketching, Resize and reorganize content with touch gestures, High-resolution zoom for precision detail, Insert text, photos, and custom paper backgrounds, Export to PDF, JPEG, and PNG, Inkport for scanning real-world notes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Inkflow Plus Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Inkflow Plus Annual Subscription | $12.99 | per year |
| Inkflow Plus | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 💡 Great for brainstorming and sketching
- 👍 Useful for note-taking and journaling
- 👍 Versatile for various purposes (work, school, art)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited features in free version
- 💰 Paid upgrade is expensive for some users
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and data loss issues
- 🔒 Lack of cloud sync and cross-device access
- 🔒 Difficult to organize and manage notebooks/pages

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and data loss
- Unreliable auto-save and syncing
- Compatibility issues with newer devices/OS
- Pen/input lag and inconsistent responsiveness

**Requested features**

- Add more pen/brush options and customization
- Implement layers and advanced drawing tools
- Improve page management (insert, delete, reorder)
- Integrate cloud sync and cross-device access
- Add password protection and locking features


### iBrainstormer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibrainstormer-simplemind-inkflow-visual-outline-take-notes-on-whiteboard-note-taking-productivity-note-taking/id528957156)

This app helps you brainstorm ideas and organize thoughts using visual mind maps. Create to-do lists, spider graphs, and add images. Easily share your creations via PDF or email.

**Highlights:** Mind mapping, To-do lists, Add pictures, Print and save as PDF, Dropbox integration, Peer-to-peer networking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Inkflow Visual Notebook free?

Inkflow Visual Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is iBrainstormer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Inkflow Visual Notebook or iBrainstormer?

Inkflow Visual Notebook is rated higher. Inkflow Visual Notebook averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while iBrainstormer averages 3.2 from 29 ratings.

### Do Inkflow Visual Notebook or iBrainstormer have ads?

Inkflow Visual Notebook shows ads; iBrainstormer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Inkflow Visual Notebook or iBrainstormer?

Inkflow Visual Notebook ships an update every 5 months, and iBrainstormer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Inkflow Visual Notebook was updated on October 26, 2026 and iBrainstormer on October 12, 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.*