# Claude by Anthropic vs Gemini Notebook

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gemini Notebook at 79% against Claude by Anthropic's 51%. Gemini Notebook also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7). Claude by Anthropic's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and chart position (#2 vs #33). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Claude by Anthropic sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $20.00 per month and Gemini Notebook sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gemini Notebook holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 268K and 61K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Claude by Anthropic's written reviews are positive against 79% of Gemini Notebook's.

Claude by Anthropic ships an update every 2 days, Gemini Notebook weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Claude by Anthropic | Gemini Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (268K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/claude-by-anthropic/id6473753684/reviews) | **[4.9 (61K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gemini-notebook/id6737527615/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **268K** | 61K |
| Positive reviews | 51.4% of reviews | **78.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | #33 |
| Size | 160 MB | 207 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Anthropic PBC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1719695350) | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) |

## What reviewers say

### Claude by Anthropic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/claude-by-anthropic/id6473753684)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Grossing · Productivity, #4 Top Free · Productivity, #9 Top Grossing, #14 Top Free (US App Store)

This AI assistant helps you write, research, code, and solve complex problems. It can analyze documents, code, and images, and even respond to voice commands. Expand your capabilities and tackle new projects with this intelligent thinking partner.

**Highlights:** AI writing assistance, Coding and programming help, Research and data insights, Visual analysis of images and PDFs, Voice dictation for hands-free use, Connects to Google Drive, Gmail, Calendar

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Claude Pro - Monthly | $20.00 | per month |
| Claude Max 5x - Monthly | $124.99 | per month |
| Claude Pro - Annual | $214.99 | per year |
| Claude Max 20x - Monthly | $249.99 | per month |
| Usage Credits (20) | $28.00 | one-time |
| Usage Credits (50) | $63.00 | one-time |
| Usage Credits (250) | $279.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful and versatile AI assistant
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use interface
- 💡 Innovative features like 'Projects'
- 🤖 Intelligent and thoughtful responses
- 📚 Comprehensive knowledge base

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data usage
- 🚫 Limitations on free usage and throttling
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🙅‍♀️ Overly restrictive content policies
- 🤖 Lack of true conversational abilities

**Reported bugs**

- Login and account issues
- Inconsistent performance on mobile devices
- Formatting and display problems

**Requested features**

- Voice input and output capabilities
- Improved integration with other platforms
- Expanded knowledge base and faster updates
- More customization and personalization options
- Enhanced memory and context retention


### Gemini Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gemini-notebook/id6737527615)

**Currently charting:** #33 Top Free · Productivity, #110 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This AI-powered tool transforms complex information from various sources into clear, understandable insights. It allows users to upload documents, websites, and videos, then ask questions and receive summarized answers with inline citations. Users can also generate podcast-style audio discussions for a different learning experience.

**Highlights:** Upload PDFs, websites, and videos, AI-powered summarization, Ask questions about sources, Inline source citations, Podcast-style audio overviews, Offline access

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 GB | $1.99 | per month |
| 200 GB | $2.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (400 GB) | $4.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (400 GB) | $4.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (2 TB) | $9.99 | per month |
| Google AI Pro (5 TB) | $19.99 | per month |
| Google AI Pro (5 TB) | $19.99 | per month |
| 100 GB | $19.99 | per year |
| 5 TB | $24.99 | per month |
| 200 GB | $29.99 | per year |
| Google AI Plus (400 GB) | $49.99 | per year |
| 10 TB | $49.99 | per month |
| Google AI Pro (5 TB) | $199.99 | per year |
| Google AI Pro (2 TB) | $199.99 | per year |
| Google AI Ultra (30 TB) | $249.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and accurate audio summaries
- 👍 Useful for learning and studying
- 🚀 Convenient mobile access
- 👍 Great for on-the-go use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Audio volume issues
- 🔍 Missing key features from web version
- 🔍 Lack of customization options
- 🔍 Inconsistent dark mode implementation

**Reported bugs**

- Audio coming through earpiece instead of speaker
- Interactive features not working properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to curate audio summaries
- Sync saved notes from web version
- Add mind maps, study guides, and other advanced features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Claude by Anthropic free?

Claude by Anthropic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Gemini Notebook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Claude by Anthropic or Gemini Notebook?

Gemini Notebook is rated higher. Claude by Anthropic averages 4.7 out of 5 from 268K ratings, while Gemini Notebook averages 4.9 from 61K ratings.

### Do Claude by Anthropic or Gemini Notebook have ads?

Neither Claude by Anthropic nor Gemini Notebook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Claude by Anthropic or Gemini Notebook?

Claude by Anthropic ships an update every 2 days, and Gemini Notebook weekly. Most recently, Claude by Anthropic was updated on September 24, 2026 and Gemini Notebook on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Claude by Anthropic or Gemini Notebook?

Claude by Anthropic currently peaks at #2 in the App Store charts, and Gemini Notebook at #33. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*