Comparison

StoneNote vs VidMarks

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

VidMarks

Transform your device into a professional video analysis tool. Annotate, explain, and record commentary on videos, images, or live camera feeds with low latency. Designed for coaches and creators, it offers a one-time purchase for lifetime use without subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Professional annotation tools with Apple Pencil support
  • Dual-track recording with microphone commentary
  • Clean recording mode hides UI elements
  • Frame-by-frame video analysis
  • Supports 4K video import and live camera feed
  • Local-first privacy, no cloud upload or registration
Features
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The professional telestrator tool for iPad & iPhone. Pay once, use forever. Turn your device into a powerful video analysis suite. VidMarks allows you to draw, analyze, and record voiceovers on videos, images, or live camera feeds with zero latency. Designed for sports coaches, athletes, and creators who need professional tools without monthly fees. KEY FEATURES: Pro Telestrator Tools • Native Performance: Built with Apple PencilKit for ultra-low latency drawing. • Pressure Sensitive: Full support for Apple Pencil pressure and tilt. • Smart Tools: Fountain pen, marker, pencil, and eraser tools with a custom color palette. Record & Explain • Dual-Audio Engine: Record your screen while capturing microphone commentary simultaneously. • The Invisible Canvas: Our unique "Clean Feed" technology hides UI buttons during recording, leaving only your content and drawings. • Frame-Accurate: Scrub through videos with precision to find the exact moment to analyze. Versatile Modes • Video Analysis: Import 4K footage from Photos or Files. • Live Camera: Use your device as a real-time digital whiteboard. • Image Markup: Annotate tactical boards, charts, or photos. Privacy & Offline • 100% Local: No servers, no cloud uploads. Your videos stay on your device. • No Accounts: No sign-up required. Just open and create. Universal Purchase • Buy once and install on both iPad and iPhone. Analyze games on the big screen, or review footage on the go. Perfect for: • Sports Coaching: Football, Basketball, Tennis, Baseball. • Precision Sports: Golf swing analysis, Car Racing lines, and track reviews. • Education: Create engaging video lessons and tutorials.

Screenshots

StoneNote4 screens
VidMarks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: VidMarks at 100% against StoneNote's 50%. VidMarks also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). StoneNote's advantage is price (Free vs $9.99) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

StoneNote is free to download; VidMarks costs $9.99 up front. StoneNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. VidMarks asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VidMarks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StoneNote has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of StoneNote's written reviews are positive against 100% of VidMarks's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StoneNote ships an update every 10 days, VidMarks daily. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
StoneNote versus VidMarks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStoneNoteVidMarks
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating4.4 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer斯熠 巩镭 卢

Customer experience

StoneNote

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

VidMarks

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

StoneNote

One-time1
  • StoneNote Pro$4.99
None

VidMarks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StoneNote free?
StoneNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VidMarks free?
VidMarks costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, StoneNote or VidMarks?
VidMarks is rated higher. StoneNote averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while VidMarks averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do StoneNote or VidMarks have ads?
Neither StoneNote nor VidMarks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StoneNote or VidMarks?
StoneNote ships an update every 10 days, and VidMarks daily. Most recently, StoneNote was updated on September 7, 2026 and VidMarks on September 20, 2026.

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