# AFFiNE vs Ponora Note

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ponora Note at 100% against AFFiNE's 42%. Ponora Note also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and ads (none vs shown). AFFiNE's advantage is ratings volume (36 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AFFiNE sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Ponora Note sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $16.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ponora Note 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of AFFiNE's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ponora Note's.

AFFiNE ships an update every 3 weeks, Ponora Note monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AFFiNE | Ponora Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/affine-notes-whiteboard-ai/id6736937980/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ponora-note/id6772490985/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **36** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 42.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 239 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ToEverything](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773938301) | [Ponora International GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772490987) |

## 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 |


### Ponora Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ponora-note/id6772490985)

Record audio, get automatic transcriptions, and receive AI-powered summaries. Securely share your notes with password protection and expiration dates. Organize with folders, tags, and full-text search.

**Highlights:** High-quality audio recording, Automatic transcription, AI-powered summaries, Secure sharing with password protection, Organization with folders and tags, Full-text search

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Monthly | $16.99 | per month |
| MAX Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| PRO Yearly | $94.99 | per year |
| MAX Yearly | $190.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AFFiNE free?

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

### Is Ponora Note free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AFFiNE or Ponora Note?

Ponora Note is rated higher. AFFiNE averages 4.3 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Ponora Note averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do AFFiNE or Ponora Note have ads?

AFFiNE shows ads; Ponora Note does not.

### Which is updated more often, AFFiNE or Ponora Note?

AFFiNE ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ponora Note monthly. Most recently, AFFiNE was updated on October 24, 2026 and Ponora Note on October 25, 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.*