# Gemini Notebook vs PrepAhead

The clearest difference is chart position: Gemini Notebook at #40 against PrepAhead's unranked. PrepAhead's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gemini Notebook sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and PrepAhead sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gemini Notebook | PrepAhead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (63K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gemini-notebook/id6737527615/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **63K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#40** | — |
| Size | 211 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Sarah Albalawi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869045559) |

## What reviewers say

### Gemini Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gemini-notebook/id6737527615)

**Currently charting:** #40 Top Free · Productivity, #111 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This AI-powered tool transforms complex information from various sources into clear, understandable insights. It allows users to upload documents, websites, and videos, then ask questions and receive summarized answers with inline citations. Users can also generate podcast-style audio discussions for a different learning experience.

**Highlights:** Upload PDFs, websites, and videos, AI-powered summarization, Ask questions about sources, Inline source citations, Podcast-style audio overviews, Offline access

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 GB | $1.99 | per month |
| 200 GB | $2.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (400 GB) | $4.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (400 GB) | $4.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (2 TB) | $9.99 | per month |
| Google AI Pro (5 TB) | $19.99 | per month |
| Google AI Pro (5 TB) | $19.99 | per month |
| 100 GB | $19.99 | per year |
| 5 TB | $24.99 | per month |
| 200 GB | $29.99 | per year |
| Google AI Plus (400 GB) | $49.99 | per year |
| 10 TB | $49.99 | per month |
| Google AI Pro (5 TB) | $199.99 | per year |
| Google AI Pro (2 TB) | $199.99 | per year |
| Google AI Ultra (30 TB) | $249.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Audio coming through earpiece instead of speaker
- Interactive features not working properly

**Requested features**

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


### PrepAhead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prepahead/id6759871382)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic | $6.99 | per month |
| Pro | $11.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gemini Notebook free?

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

### Is PrepAhead free?

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

### Do Gemini Notebook or PrepAhead have ads?

Neither Gemini Notebook nor PrepAhead shows ads.

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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.*