Comparison

StoneNote vs Video Note

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

StoneNote

Seamlessly take handwritten notes while watching study videos on the same page. This app integrates a video player directly into your notes, allowing for automatic pausing, screenshot capture, and video bookmarking. Organize your work with layered notes and folders, and sync across devices.

Highlights
  • Integrated video player within notes
  • Automatic video pause while writing
  • Screenshot capture and insertion
  • Layered notes support
  • Folder-based organization
  • iCloud sync
Features
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Take handwritten notes while watching study videos on the same page. StoneNote seamlessly integrates notes and videos. No need to split screens, watch videos directly on the note page with ease. Capture screenshots effortlessly, enjoy automatic pause while writing, insert video bookmarks, and even recognize speech in the video. Smooth handwriting experience * Our self-developed vector ink engine offers an elegant, smooth, and precise writing experience. * Choose from various brushes: fountain pen, ballpoint pen, and highlighter. * Easily switch brush colors and sizes. * Deeply supports Apple Pencil for precise writing on iPad. Deep integration of notes and videos * Built-in video player within the notes, allowing you to take notes while watching videos. * Automatically pauses video playback when you start writing. * Choose from various video playback modes: side-by-side, top-and-bottom split screen, floating window, etc. * Capture screenshots with a simple two-finger tap and drag them into your notes. * Play videos from your device and online, with the ability to download and cache online videos. * Choose video subtitles and language. * Supports playback speed adjustment, video bookmarks, and video speech recognition. Images and texts * Insert images and text in various ways: click, copy, drag, etc. * Adjust image size, rotate, and freely crop. * Adjust text font, size, and color. Import, annotate, and share * Import various media, including PDF documents and videos. * Write and annotate with various stroke styles. * Export and share your notes. Layered notes support * Non-disruptive, write on separate layers without affecting other layer content. * Easily create and delete layers. * One-click hide or show layers. Effortlessly edit your notes * Use the lasso tool to move, zoom, and modify your notes. * Easily erase strokes with the eraser tool. Well-organized notes * Create folders with unlimited levels to manage your notes. * Move notes between folders. * iCloud sync keeps your notes up-to-date on all devices. * Export your notes in various formats anytime. — Upgrade to StoneNote Pro to unlock unlimited notes and iCloud sync. One-time purchase, no subscription fees, and enjoy future free updates.

About

Video Note

Features
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Notedeo is the ultimate note-taking tool for learning from YouTube videos. Combine video playback with powerful note-taking features to capture every key moment and review anytime. Key Features: ・Timestamp Jumping – insert timestamps into your notes and tap to jump instantly, never miss important moments ・PDF Import – import PDF files as notes, with YouTube links preserved as tappable areas ・Video Screen Capture – capture frames, diagrams, demonstrations, or any visuals directly from videos ・Flexible Note-Taking – text, images, fonts, and shapes, plus handwriting and drawing with Apple Pencil on iPad ・Custom Categories – organize notes by course, topic, or project for easy access ・Export & Share – export notes as PDF with clickable timestamps or as read-only .notedeo files for sharing Perfect for online learners, self-learners, tutorial followers, or anyone learning from videos.
Study more effectively from videos—download Notedeo now! Screenshot template by AppLaunchpad (CC BY 4.0), modified.

Screenshots

StoneNote4 screens
Video Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: StoneNote at every 10 days against Video Note's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. StoneNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Video Note sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StoneNote ships an update every 10 days, Video Note every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
StoneNote versus Video Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStoneNoteVideo Note
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB3 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer斯熠 巩Chung-Hsuan Wang

In-app purchases

1 purchases

StoneNote

One-time1
  • StoneNote Pro$4.99
1 purchases

Video Note

One-time1
  • Notedeo Pro$4.99

Questions

Is StoneNote free?
StoneNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Video Note free?
Video Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do StoneNote or Video Note have ads?
Neither StoneNote nor Video Note shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StoneNote or Video Note?
StoneNote ships an update every 10 days, and Video Note every 2 months. Most recently, StoneNote was updated on September 7, 2026 and Video Note on June 1, 2026.

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