Comparison

Macro App vs 23Brain

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

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.

Screenshots

Macro App4 screens
23Brain4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Macro App ships an update monthly, 23Brain every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Macro App versus 23Brain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMacro App23Brain
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMacroFelix Seip

In-app purchases

None

Macro App

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

23Brain

Subscriptions4
  • 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

Questions

Is Macro App free?
Macro App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 23Brain free?
23Brain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Macro App or 23Brain have ads?
Neither Macro App nor 23Brain shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Macro App or 23Brain?
Macro App ships an update monthly, and 23Brain every 8 days. Most recently, Macro App was updated on September 15, 2026 and 23Brain on September 22, 2026.

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