Comparison

TapNote vs NoteMode

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

Head to head
About

TapNote

This AI-powered learning assistant transforms audio and video recordings into notes, quizzes, and flashcards. It helps students save time and absorb material more effectively for better academic results.

Highlights
  • AI-powered note generation
  • Create quizzes and flashcards
  • Transform audio/video recordings
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Complies with university regulations
Features
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TapNote – Your AI Learning Assistant. Perfect for students. Transform your audio and video recordings into ready-to-use notes, quizzes, flashcards, and more! With TapNote, you can save time and absorb material more effectively. It's the perfect solution for students aiming to achieve better results without extra effort. Why TapNote? - Learn faster with AI technology. - All features comply with university regulations. - Intuitive interface that simplifies your life. - it's a more reliable alternative to Coconote, Turbolearn AI, Mindgrasp, StudyFetch, Answers AI and Wave AI. Download TapNote today and take your learning to the next level! Terms of Use: https://www.tapnote.app/en/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://www.tapnote.app/en/privacy-policy

About

NoteMode

Features
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NoteMode brings handwritten notes and AI study together in one app. Write with your Apple Pencil like in a notebook, then turn your own notes into flashcards, quizzes and summaries. Everything saves on your device as you write, even offline. NOTES LIKE A NOTEBOOK • Apple Pencil writing with pressure: pen, pencil, highlighter, eraser, lasso • Grid, lined, dotted or blank pages; covers, folders and favourites • PDF import and camera scans of paper pages • LaTeX equations and handwriting to text • Notes from YouTube videos STUDY FROM YOUR NOTES Select a note and AI prepares: • flashcards for review • quizzes with explanations • summaries and mind maps • exam questions and plain explanations of hard concepts No copy-pasting into a chatbot, no switching apps. PROBLEM SOLVING Take a photo of a problem or a whole worksheet and NoteMode solves it step by step, right into your note. AI ASSISTANT IN YOUR NOTE Ask about any part of a note by chat or voice and insert the answer with one tap. PLAN AND FOCUS Study plan, exam countdown, focus timer and a weekly recap. STUDY TOGETHER Groups and sharing with read-only or edit access. YOUR NOTES ARE SAFE Autosave on your device while you write, plus version history for each note. Back up to iCloud or Google Drive; Premium also syncs across your devices. PREMIUM Full access to the AI features. Monthly or yearly subscription with a free 7-day trial. Cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use: https://getnotemode.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://getnotemode.com/privacy

Screenshots

TapNote4 screens
NoteMode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: NoteMode at none against TapNote's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. TapNote sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and NoteMode sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TapNote ships an update weekly, NoteMode every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
TapNote versus NoteMode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTapNoteNoteMode
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (17 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.416.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size220 MB170 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApp Magic Sp zooTomasz Kozdra

In-app purchases

9 purchases

TapNote

Subscriptions9
  • Weekly Premium Plan7 Days trial2 variants$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium Plan$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium Plan$6.991 Month
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  • Tapnote Monthly Premium$11.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium Plan3 Days trial$23.991 Month
  • Semi-Annual Premium Plan3 Days trial$47.996 Months
  • Semi-Annual Premium Plan7 Days trial$59.996 Months
  • Annual Premium Plan3 Days trial$96.991 Year
  • Annual Premium Plan$96.991 Year
4 purchases

NoteMode

Subscriptions4
  • NoteApp Premium - Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • NoteMode Max Monthly$5.991 Month
  • NoteApp Premium - Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • NoteMode Max Yearly$59.991 Year

Questions

Is TapNote free?
TapNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NoteMode free?
NoteMode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TapNote or NoteMode have ads?
TapNote shows ads; NoteMode does not.
Which is updated more often, TapNote or NoteMode?
TapNote ships an update weekly, and NoteMode every 5 days. Most recently, TapNote was updated on November 8, 2026 and NoteMode on November 9, 2026.

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