# Noting Pro vs TouchMind

The clearest difference is rating: TouchMind at 4.8 against Noting Pro's 4.3. TouchMind also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 60%) and ratings volume (37 vs 10). Noting Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Noting Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TouchMind sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TouchMind holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 37 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Noting Pro's written reviews are positive against 86% of TouchMind's.

Noting Pro ships an update every 4 days, TouchMind every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Noting Pro | TouchMind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noting-pro/id6458345951/reviews) | **[4.8 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchmind-handwritten-mind-map/id6468941212/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **37** |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 116 MB | 265 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [裕坤 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1268526648) | [红霞 鲁](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704591229) |

## What reviewers say

### Noting Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noting-pro/id6458345951)

Create stunning vector notes with gradient ink and pressure-sensitive tools. Features include shape recognition, layers, PDF annotation, and iCloud sync. Unlock all features with a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Vector gradient ink strokes, Pressure-sensitive pens and erasers, Shape recognition and editing, Layer system for organization, PDF annotation with editable gradients, iCloud sync across devices, Smart laser pointer with lasso selection

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Noting Pro专业版 - 永久解锁 | $1.99 | one-time |


### TouchMind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchmind-handwritten-mind-map/id6468941212)

This app offers a dynamic space for brainstorming and organizing ideas with a focus on handwritten mind maps. It features a smooth handwriting experience, diverse background options, and efficient creation tools. Seamless synchronization across devices and various export formats enhance usability for creative thinking and note-taking.

**Highlights:** Smooth handwriting experience, Diversified background selection, Efficient mind map creation, Unlimited drawing board function, Dual-end synchronization (iPad/iPhone), Rich brush functions, File export (TMind, PDF, JPG, PNG)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TMind Pro (Quarterly) | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| TMInd VIP按月订阅 | $9.00 | per month |
| TMind Pro (Annually) | $14.99 | per year |
| TMind VIP 按年订阅 | $27.00 | per year |
| Forver VIP for iPad and iPhone | $19.99 | one-time |
| Three Years VIP | $19.99 | one-time |
| Feedback upgrade | $22.99 | one-time |
| Five-year membership | $22.99 | one-time |
| TMind 永久会员 | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Noting Pro free?

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

### Is TouchMind free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Noting Pro or TouchMind?

TouchMind is rated higher. Noting Pro averages 4.3 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while TouchMind averages 4.8 from 37 ratings.

### Do Noting Pro or TouchMind have ads?

Neither Noting Pro nor TouchMind shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Noting Pro or TouchMind?

Noting Pro ships an update every 4 days, and TouchMind every 2 weeks. Most recently, Noting Pro was updated on October 17, 2026 and TouchMind 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.*