# AFFiNE vs Maude

The clearest difference is rating: Maude at 5.0 against AFFiNE's 4.3. Maude also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). AFFiNE's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (36 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AFFiNE sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Maude sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Maude holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AFFiNE has 36 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

AFFiNE ships an update every 3 weeks, Maude every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AFFiNE | Maude |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/affine-notes-whiteboard-ai/id6736937980/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maude-ai-coding-agents-and-ssh/id6759869262/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **36** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 42.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 239 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ToEverything](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773938301) | [Lucas Jean-Jacques Emile BASTIEN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510247734) |

## What reviewers say

### AFFiNE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/affine-notes-whiteboard-ai/id6736937980)

This app combines an infinite whiteboard with notes, documents, and tasks, enhanced by AI. Effortlessly convert visual ideas into text and manage all your projects in one unified workspace. It's designed for visual thinkers and teams to streamline workflows and organize information effectively.

**Highlights:** Infinite whiteboard for visual brainstorming, Convert sketches to organized notes/documents, All-in-one project, task, and document management, AI assistance for writing, summarizing, and answering, Real-time collaboration on docs and whiteboards, Cross-device synchronization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AFFiNE Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| AFFiNE Pro Yearly | $81.00 | per year |
| AFFiNE AI Yearly | $106.99 | per year |


### Maude

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maude-ai-coding-agents-and-ssh/id6759869262)

Control AI coding agents running on your own servers from your phone. Start tasks, approve commands, and manage code changes remotely. Your code remains private on your server, with secure, encrypted connections.

**Highlights:** Run AI coding agents on your own servers 24/7, Control agents remotely from your phone, Approve commands and track sessions, Browse files and review Git changes, Full terminal access on your server, End-to-end encrypted relay connection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Maude Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Maude Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Maude Pro Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AFFiNE free?

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

### Is Maude free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AFFiNE or Maude?

Maude is rated higher. AFFiNE averages 4.3 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Maude averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do AFFiNE or Maude have ads?

AFFiNE shows ads; Maude does not.

### Which is updated more often, AFFiNE or Maude?

AFFiNE ships an update every 3 weeks, and Maude every 3 days. Most recently, AFFiNE was updated on November 4, 2026 and Maude on November 5, 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.*