# 起点集 vs Firenote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 起点集 at 48% against Firenote's 0%. 起点集 also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (22 vs 3). Firenote's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 起点集 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Firenote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

起点集 holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 起点集 has 22 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of 起点集's written reviews are positive against 0% of Firenote's.

起点集 ships an update fortnightly, Firenote every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 起点集 | Firenote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6451334226/reviews)** | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firenote/id6746040850/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **48.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 169 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Chongqing Yichen Cloud Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679272039) | [统生 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812348160) |

## What reviewers say

### 起点集

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6451334226)

This app is a versatile utility toolbox offering a wide array of practical functions. It includes tools for content creation, personal finance, unit conversion, image manipulation, and daily planning. Enhance productivity and simplify tasks with its comprehensive feature set.

**Highlights:** 提词器 (Teleprompter), 补光灯 (Fill Light), 商品比价 (Price Comparison), 单位换算 (Unit Conversion), 汇率换算 (Currency Conversion), 图片压缩 (Image Compression), 应用管理 (App Management), 证件照制作 (ID Photo Maker)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 周会员 | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| 月会员 | $0.99 | per month |
| 年会员 | $9.99 | per year |
| 永久会员 | $1.99 | one-time |


### Firenote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firenote/id6746040850)

Track dividend income and manage investments for financial independence. Visualize your passive income, forecast future earnings, and record all transactions to build a long-term investment strategy.

**Highlights:** Dividend tracking with timeline and calendar views, Dividend forecasting based on holdings, Custom dividend entry for various assets, Trade record keeping for cost and return calculation, Visual statistics and charts for income trends, Ad-free and no account registration required

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Subscription | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 起点集 free?

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

### Is Firenote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 起点集 or Firenote?

起点集 is rated higher. 起点集 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Firenote averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do 起点集 or Firenote have ads?

起点集 shows ads; Firenote does not.

### Which is updated more often, 起点集 or Firenote?

起点集 ships an update fortnightly, and Firenote every 5 days. Most recently, 起点集 was updated on October 18, 2026 and Firenote on October 16, 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.*