Comparison

KumaTomo vs Genio

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

Head to head
About

KumaTomo

Features
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KumaTomo is more than a chatbot — it’s a trusted AI buddy that helps kids learn, grow, and express themselves in a safe, playful way. Parents stay connected through KumaGuardian, which delivers clear, supportive updates about their child’s interests, moods, and challenges — never oversharing, always respecting privacy. Together, KumaTomo and KumaGuardian create a joyful learning companion for kids and a peace-of-mind partner for parents. Privacy Policy: https://kumatomo.com/en/privacy Terms of Use: https://kumatomo.com/en/terms

About

Genio

Capture lectures, organize notes with AI-powered summaries, and create personalized quizzes. Study effectively on the go without needing a desk, transforming commutes into learning opportunities. Improve grades and reduce study stress with structured note-taking.

Highlights
  • Record lectures and import slides
  • AI-powered transcripts and summaries
  • Create personalized quizzes
  • Annotate slides and add freehand notes
  • Organize notes by class and topic
  • Distraction-free reading view
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Transform idle moments into active learning and turn your commute into a breakthrough. Listen to lectures on your way to class, flip through your notes on the bus, or squeeze in a quiz between lectures with Genio Notes on mobile. You don’t need a desk to study—you just need your phone. ABOUT GENIO NOTES Genio Notes helps you take meaningful notes in class and study from them at home or on the go. Genio’s structured note taking process and thoughtful AI-powered features are proven to positively impact your study skills with better grades and more confidence, while also lowering your study-related stress. Whether you’re capturing complex equations or long discussions, Genio Notes will ensure you never miss out. KEY FEATURES Capture everything - Record your in-person or online classes - Add notes and labels, time-stamped to your recording - Import lecture slides and other important documents before, during or after class - Take pictures in class and upload them straight to your notes feed - Use Scribble to draw diagrams, graphics and equations and other freehand notes. - Annotate your slides to highlight key concepts, jot down questions and draw connections between visual elements - Insert formatted formulas and equations directly to the notes feed Organize your notes - Use transcripts to convert audio to text (identifies STEM equations, identifies speakers and supports multiple languages) - Use AI Outline to create a structured summary, with links to the audio (identifies STEM equations) - Add multiple classes to a folder collection to keep everything together. Refine your notes - Build out your notes from class with definitions, images and slide annotations - Use audio filters to clear up the sound in loud lecture halls - View the tasks from all your classes in one central list Apply your learning - Create a personalized quiz from one event or a whole collection of events. Change the number of questions, which topics to cover and which speakers to include. Covers topics from philosophical debates to complex mathematical equations. - Use reading view for a distraction-free way to look through your notes. OTHER INFORMATION You need an account to use the Genio Notes app. If you already have an account, you can get going and log in straight away. With a Genio Notes account you can also use our web app for longer, focused study sessions.

Screenshots

KumaTomo4 screens
Genio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: KumaTomo at weekly against Genio's every 2 weeks. KumaTomo also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.4). On price, ads, 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. KumaTomo sells 28 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month and Genio sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $151.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KumaTomo ships an update weekly, Genio every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
KumaTomo versus Genio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKumaTomoGenio
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.9 (36 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—26.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—36 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size347 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWeMeet LimitedSonocent Ltd

In-app purchases

28 purchases

KumaTomo

Subscriptions28
  • Premium Access (Monthly)3 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly (14-day trial)14 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly (30-day trial)1 Month trial$29.991 Month
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  • Premium Plus (Monthly)3 Days trial$49.991 Month
  • Plus Monthly (14-day trial)14 Days trial$49.991 Month
  • Plus Monthly (30-day trial)1 Month trial$49.991 Month
  • Basic Fam Mo, 30d trial1 Month trial$59.991 Month
  • Plus Fam Mo, 3d trial3 Days trial$99.991 Month
  • Plus Fam Mo, 14d trial14 Days trial$99.991 Month
  • Plus Fam Mo, 30d trial$99.991 Month
  • SEN Fam Mo, 3d trial3 Days trial$119.991 Month
  • SEN Fam Mo, 14d trial14 Days trial$119.991 Month
  • SEN Fam Mo, 30d trial1 Month trial$119.991 Month
  • Premium Access (Yearly)3 Days trial$299.001 Year
  • Premium Yearly (14-day trial)14 Days trial$299.001 Year
  • Premium Yearly (30-day trial)1 Month trial$299.001 Year
  • Premium Plus (Yearly)3 Days trial$499.001 Year
  • Plus Yearly (14-day trial)14 Days trial$499.001 Year
  • Plus Yearly (30-day trial)1 Month trial$499.001 Year
  • Basic Fam Yr, 3d trial3 Days trial$659.001 Year
  • Basic Fam Yr, 14d trial14 Days trial$659.001 Year
  • Basic Fam Yr, 30d trial1 Month trial$659.001 Year
  • Plus Fam Yr, 3d trial3 Days trial$1000.001 Year
  • Plus Fam Yr, 14d trial14 Days trial$1000.001 Year
  • Plus Fam Yr, 30d trial1 Month trial$1000.001 Year
  • SEN Fam Yr, 3d trial3 Days trial$1000.001 Year
  • SEN Fam Yr, 14d trial14 Days trial$1000.001 Year
  • SEN Fam Yr, 30d trial1 Month trial$1000.001 Year
1 purchases

Genio

Subscriptions1
  • Genio Notes for individuals$151.991 Year

Questions

Is KumaTomo free?
KumaTomo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Genio free?
Genio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KumaTomo or Genio have ads?
Neither KumaTomo nor Genio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KumaTomo or Genio?
KumaTomo ships an update weekly, and Genio every 2 weeks. Most recently, KumaTomo was updated on October 10, 2026 and Genio on October 11, 2026.

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