# Smri vs Video Note

The clearest difference is update cadence: Smri at every 2 days against Video Note's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smri sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Video Note sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smri ships an update every 2 days, Video Note every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smri | Video Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 2 months |
| Size | 43 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [chung-Ying Xie](https://appshunter.io/developer/1292685929) | [Chung-Hsuan Wang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1797935078) |

## What reviewers say

### Smri

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smri/id6747955368)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual | $39.99 | per year |


### Video Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-note-notedeo/id6753754066)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Notedeo Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smri free?

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

### Is Video Note free?

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

### Do Smri or Video Note have ads?

Neither Smri nor Video Note shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smri or Video Note?

Smri ships an update every 2 days, and Video Note every 2 months. Most recently, Smri was updated on October 28, 2026 and Video Note on October 28, 2026.

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