Comparison

Vidnotation 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

Vidnotation

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Take notes based on video timestamps. Ideal for educational videos. Ideal use-cases - students taking notes on video lectures - videos from online courses - educational YouTube videos Features - Import mp4 files from your computer - Use your computer's storage. No cloud uploads needed - Each note has a color - Filter by color or text in notes for review later Benefits - Never Miss a Detail: Capture crucial information on-the-fly and refer back to specific points in videos with ease. - Study Smarter: Make revising for exams or learning new material more efficient by bookmarking and annotating important segments. - Boost Productivity: Reduce time spent re-watching videos by directly accessing your noted sections. - Streamline Content Creation: Content creators can outline edits and adjustments directly within the video timeline. - Enhance Meetings & Presentations: Quickly jot down follow-up actions or important insights during instructional videos or recorded meetings. - Collaborate Effectively: Share your annotated videos with peers or colleagues to align on key takeaways without additional meetings. - Personalize Learning: Tailor any video to your learning style by highlighting and noting sections that matter most to you. - Organize Research: Keep your video research neat and accessible, perfect for projects that involve multiple video sources. - Interactive Tutorials: Turn tutorials into interactive learning sessions by marking steps or tips as you go. - Archive Thoughts: Keep a digital archive of insights and ideas from various videos for future reference.

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.
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Screenshots

Vidnotation3 screens
Video Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vidnotation at none against Video Note's 1. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Video Note sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Vidnotation asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vidnotation ships an update every 4 weeks, Video Note every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Vidnotation versus Video Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVidnotationVideo Note
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.516.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB3 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJonathan MercerChung-Hsuan Wang

In-app purchases

None

Vidnotation

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Video Note

One-time1
  • Notedeo Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Vidnotation free?
Vidnotation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Video Note free?
Video Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Vidnotation or Video Note have ads?
Neither Vidnotation nor Video Note shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vidnotation or Video Note?
Vidnotation ships an update every 4 weeks, and Video Note every 2 months. Most recently, Vidnotation was updated on September 12, 2026 and Video Note on June 1, 2026.

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