Comparison

Gemini Notebook vs Manus

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

Manus

This AI agent goes beyond text generation to autonomously plan, research, code, and deliver finished projects using its own virtual computer. It handles complex tasks like data analysis, slide deck creation, and in-depth web research, all while working in the cloud.

Highlights
  • Autonomous planning and execution
  • Advanced data analysis and reporting
  • Boardroom-quality slide deck generation
  • Image and video media creation
  • In-depth web research with sub-agents
  • Asynchronous cloud execution
Features
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Leave it to Manus - The AI agent that doesn't just think, it delivers. Manus is a general AI agent that bridges mind and action. Unlike chatbots that stop at generating text, Manus uses its own virtual "computer" to autonomously plan, research, write code, and deliver a finished product. It works asynchronously in the cloud—close the app and Manus keeps working, notifying you when your task is complete. ADVANCED SPREADSHEETS & DATA ANALYSIS - Instantly handle complex financial modeling, data analysis, and automated reporting. - Transform raw Excel or CSV data into clear visual insights and interactive dashboards. BOARDROOM-QUALITY SLIDES - Generate complete, polished slide decks tailored to your needs with one prompt. - Manus handles structure, design, and content—ready to present in a boardroom, classroom, or online. DESIGN VIEW & MEDIA GENERATION - Create and edit images with precision on an interactive canvas. - Transform simple text prompts into high-quality images and complete video stories. SMARTER WIDE RESEARCH - Powered by the Manus 1.6 Max architecture, conduct deep, accurate, and comprehensive web research. - Multiple sub-agents work in parallel to synthesize findings and draft detailed reports automatically. FREE & UNLIMITED CHAT - Ask any question and get instant, accurate answers. - One-click upgrade to Agent Mode for complex, multi-step execution. THE MANUS DIFFERENCE - Asynchronous Cloud Execution: Close the app. Manus keeps working. Get notified when done. - Autonomous Task Decomposition: Complex requests are broken into a to-do list and executed step by step. - Always in Control: Stop, edit, or redirect your task at any time. Tasks that used to take 20 hours can now be done in 1. Download Manus and put your work on autopilot. Privacy Policy: https://manus.im/privacy Terms of Use: https://manus.im/terms

Screenshots

Gemini Notebook4 screens
Manus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Manus at every 2 days against Gemini Notebook's weekly. Gemini Notebook's advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 66%). On price, rating, ratings volume 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 Manus sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Gemini Notebook against 4.7 for Manus. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 65K and 40K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Gemini Notebook's written reviews are positive against 66% of Manus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gemini Notebook ships an update weekly, Manus every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Gemini Notebook versus Manus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGemini NotebookManus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (65K ratings) — better4.7 (40K ratings)
Positive reviews77.7% of reviews — better65.8% of reviews
Number of ratings65K — better40K
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#42 — better#53
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size212 MB331 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperGoogleBUTTERFLY EFFECT PTE. LTD.

Customer experience

Gemini Notebook

All ratings64,953 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.2%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews2,565 reviews
Positive77.7%
Neutral6.4%
Negative15.9%

Manus

All ratings40,400 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral2.0%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews3,076 reviews
Positive65.8%
Neutral3.8%
Negative30.4%

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

Manus

From 40K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful AI capabilities
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
  • 💡 Innovative generative design tool
  • 🚀 Responsive and efficient

Room to improve

  • 💰 Credit system can be frustrating
  • 💰 Expensive for frequent use

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

Manus

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Incorrect output in research reports
  • Inconsistent token usage across tasks

Requested features

3 requests
  • Increase token/credit offerings
  • Allow opting out of data training
  • Integrate with more third-party tools

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
10 purchases

Manus

Subscriptions9
  • Manus Basic - Monthly$19.001 Month
  • Manus Pro1 Month trial$20.001 Month
  • Manus Plus - Monthly$39.001 Month
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  • Manus Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Month
  • Manus Pro$40.001 Month
  • Manus Pro$60.001 Month
  • Manus Pro$80.001 Month
  • Manus Pro$100.001 Month
  • Manus Pro$200.001 Month
One-time1
  • 2000 Manus Credits$20.00

Questions

Is Gemini Notebook free?
Gemini Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Manus free?
Manus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Gemini Notebook or Manus?
Gemini Notebook is rated higher. Gemini Notebook averages 4.9 out of 5 from 65K ratings, while Manus averages 4.7 from 40K ratings.
Do Gemini Notebook or Manus have ads?
Neither Gemini Notebook nor Manus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gemini Notebook or Manus?
Gemini Notebook ships an update weekly, and Manus every 2 days. Most recently, Gemini Notebook was updated on November 12, 2026 and Manus on November 12, 2026.
Which is more popular, Gemini Notebook or Manus?
Gemini Notebook currently peaks at #42 in the App Store charts, and Manus at #53. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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