Comparison

Gemini Notebook vs Genspark AI Workspace

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

Head to head
About

Gemini Notebook

Transform complex information into clear insights with this AI-powered notebook. Upload documents, websites, or videos to generate summaries, ask questions, and listen to audio overviews on the go. Ideal for students, professionals, and creators seeking efficient learning and productivity.

Highlights
  • Upload PDFs, websites, and videos
  • AI-powered summarization and insights
  • Ask questions about uploaded content
  • Podcast-style audio overviews
  • Offline access for audio
  • Background playback for audio
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Turn complexity into clarity with Gemini Notebook, your brain’s new best friend. Join the millions of students, creators, researchers, professionals, CEOs, and more who are saving time, getting stuff done, and learning in new ways. “One of the most compelling and completely flabbergasting demonstrations of AI’s potential yet.” – The Wall Street Journal Now, with the Gemini Notebook app, you can create and access notebooks, ask questions whenever you think of them, and listen to your podcast-style Audio Overviews on the go with background playback and offline support. UPLOAD SOURCES Upload all your long and complex PDFs, websites, YouTube videos, or text into a notebook. INSIGHTS YOU CAN TRUST Gemini Notebook becomes an expert on your sources, summarizing them and making interesting connections. Then, you can ask it questions about, well, anything — and you can trust the answers, since your sources are cited in-line. LEARN YOUR OWN WAY Long blocks of text not your preferred way to learn? Transform what you uploaded into something more your speed, like a podcast-style audio discussion with two engaging AI hosts. You can even join the show to ask questions or steer the conversation in a different direction.

About

Genspark AI Workspace

This AI-powered workspace automates various tasks, from drafting documents and building presentations to generating code and transcribing meetings. It leverages multiple AI models to handle research, content creation, and data analysis, aiming to put busywork on autopilot.

Highlights
  • Autonomously researches and answers queries
  • Generates images, videos, and audio
  • Creates boardroom-quality presentations
  • Automates Excel tasks and builds formulas
  • Drafts professional documents with templates
  • Builds websites, apps, and games
  • Transcribes meetings and generates notes
Features
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Genspark is your All-in-One AI workspace that puts busywork on autopilot. Just prompt it, and let Genspark handle the rest. SUPER AGENT • Ask anything, get answers quickly and accurately • Autonomously researches topics and collects comprehensive info for you • Generates stunning images, videos, and audio with simple prompts AI SLIDES • Just prompt it, autonomously creates boardroom-quality decks • Auto-researches and enriches content to deepen your presentations without manual effort AI SHEETS • Just prompt it, and Excel runs on autopilot—auto-collects info, auto-builds formulas, auto-builds templates • From raw data to insights in seconds AI DOCS • Just prompt it, autonomously drafts professional docs • Hundreds of intelligent templates adapt to your needs, not rigid constraints AI DEVELOPER • Just prompt it, autonomously builds websites, native apps, and games • Full GitHub integration for development workflows with code editing and pull requests AI MEETING NOTES • Autonomously transcribes meetings and generates awesome notes • Shares meeting notes with all participants effortlessly in one click AI CHAT • Free chat with all top-tier AI models like GPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok, always up-to-date AI IMAGE • Free use with all top-tier image models like Nano Banana Pro, GPT Image, FLUX, and Seedream, always up-to-date AI VIDEO • Create videos with supported video generation models That's just the beginning—explore AI Designer, Photo Genius, Clip Genius, AI Pods, Deep Research, and much more. Experience the next generation of productivity with Genspark—where your busywork goes on autopilot. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://www.genspark.ai/terms Privacy policy: https://www.genspark.ai/privacy

Screenshots

Gemini Notebook4 screens
Genspark AI Workspace4 screens

Verdict

The call

Gemini Notebook and Genspark AI Workspace both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of Gemini Notebook's written reviews are positive against 53% of Genspark AI Workspace's. Gemini Notebook also leads on ratings volume (65K vs 4.5K) and chart position (#43 vs #160). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Gemini Notebook sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Genspark AI Workspace sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gemini Notebook holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gemini Notebook has 65K ratings behind it against 4.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Gemini Notebook's written reviews are positive against 53% of Genspark AI Workspace's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Gemini Notebook versus Genspark AI Workspace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGemini NotebookGenspark AI Workspace
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (65K ratings) — better4.7 (4.5K ratings)
Positive reviews77.7% of reviews — better53.3% of reviews
Number of ratings65K — better4.5K
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#43 — better#160
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size212 MB194 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperGoogleGENSPARK INC

Customer experience

Gemini Notebook

All ratings64,953 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.2%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews2,568 reviews
Positive77.7%
Neutral6.3%
Negative15.9%

Genspark AI Workspace

All ratings4,458 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral1.9%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews492 reviews
Positive53.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative38.4%

User reviews

Gemini Notebook

From 65K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and accurate audio summaries
  • 👍 Useful for learning and studying
  • 🚀 Convenient mobile access
  • 👍 Great for on-the-go use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Audio volume issues
  • 🔍 Missing key features from web version
  • 🔍 Lack of customization options
  • 🔍 Inconsistent dark mode implementation

Genspark AI Workspace

From 4.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth mobile experience
  • 💡 Innovative MoA chat feature
  • 💡 Impressive deep research capabilities
  • 👍 Immersive news and fashion content

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes on iOS 15
  • 🐛 Issues with image saving
  • 🔋 Limited daily usage for Plus users

Bugs and requests

Gemini Notebook

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Audio coming through earpiece instead of speaker
  • Interactive features not working properly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to curate audio summaries
  • Sync saved notes from web version
  • Add mind maps, study guides, and other advanced features

Genspark AI Workspace

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes on iOS 15
  • Issues with image saving

Requested features

2 requests
  • Improve page size and layout
  • Add dark mode option

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Gemini Notebook

Subscriptions7
  • 100 GB$1.991 Month
  • Google AI Plus (400 GB)2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Google AI Plus (400 GB)1 Month trial$4.991 Month
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  • Google AI Plus (2 TB)$9.991 Month
  • Google AI Pro (5 TB)2 variants$19.991 Month
  • Google AI Pro (5 TB)1 Month trial2 variants$19.991 Month
  • Google AI Plus (400 GB)$49.991 Year
9 purchases

Genspark AI Workspace

Subscriptions7
  • Plus Monthly 10K Credits$24.991 Month
  • Genspark Plus Plan$24.991 Month
  • Plus Monthly 21K Credits$49.991 Month
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  • Plus Monthly 32K Credits$74.991 Month
  • Plus Monthly 44K Credits$99.991 Month
  • Genspark Plus Plan$239.991 Year
  • Genspark Pro Plan$249.991 Month
One-time2
  • Credits Pack2 variants$19.99
  • Credits Mega Pack$39.99

Questions

Is Gemini Notebook free?
Gemini Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Genspark AI Workspace free?
Genspark AI Workspace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Gemini Notebook or Genspark AI Workspace?
Gemini Notebook is rated higher. Gemini Notebook averages 4.9 out of 5 from 65K ratings, while Genspark AI Workspace averages 4.7 from 4.5K ratings.
Do Gemini Notebook or Genspark AI Workspace have ads?
Neither Gemini Notebook nor Genspark AI Workspace shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gemini Notebook or Genspark AI Workspace?
Gemini Notebook ships an update weekly, and Genspark AI Workspace weekly. Most recently, Gemini Notebook was updated on November 13, 2026 and Genspark AI Workspace on November 13, 2026.
Which is more popular, Gemini Notebook or Genspark AI Workspace?
Gemini Notebook currently peaks at #43 in the App Store charts, and Genspark AI Workspace at #160. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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