Macro App vs 23Brain
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Macro App
This workspace app integrates email, messaging, notes, tasks, PDF viewing, diagram creation, file storage, and code editing. It also features LLMs that can access context from all your content.
- Unified workspace
- Email and messaging
- Notes and task management
- PDF and diagram tools
- File storage
- Code editor
- LLM integration
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Macro is a workspace offering email, messaging, notes, tasks, pdf, diagrams, file storage, and code-editing—all alongside LLMs that have context on everything you touch.
23Brain
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Your second and third brain for smarter learning 23Brain helps you collect, summarize, and retain knowledge from everything you read, watch, or listen to — powered by AI. Build a personal learning system that grows with you. How it works • Summarize any content automatically Save links, videos, or PDFs — 23Brain generates concise, AI-powered summaries. • Learn on the go Listen to audio summaries anywhere and make use of your time more efficiently. • Organize with collaborative collections Group related topics, share insights, or explore curated watchlists. • Retain knowledge with AI-generated quizzes Reinforce what you’ve learned through personalized quizzes that adapt to your interests. • Chat with your second brain Ask questions, connect ideas, and reflect on what you’ve learned through intelligent conversations. • Track your progress Stay motivated with streaks, insights, and detailed learning statistics. Why 23Brain Unlike traditional note-taking tools, 23Brain helps you remember more and understand faster — not just store information. It’s your personal AI companion for continuous learning and long-term growth. Key features • AI summaries for articles, videos, and podcasts • Audio playback for summaries • Personalized quizzes and progress insights • Collaborative collections and watchlists • Multi-language support for 12 languages including English, German, and Hindi • Light and Dark Mode Start building your second brain today. Turn what you learn into knowledge that lasts.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Macro App at none against 23Brain's 4. 23Brain's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. 23Brain sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Macro App asks for nothing beyond the download.
Macro App ships an update monthly, 23Brain every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Macro App | 23Brain |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Macro | Felix Seip |
In-app purchases
Macro App
No in-app purchases
23Brain
- Pro (Monthly)3 Days trial$12.991 Month
- Ultra (Monthly)3 Days trial$24.991 Month
- Pro (Yearly)3 Days trial$99.991 Year
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- Ultra (Yearly)3 Days trial$249.991 Year









