Comparison

Cardma vs Video Note

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

Head to head
About

Cardma

Features
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Transform any content into intelligent summary cards with Cardma's advanced AI technology. Whether you're reading articles, watching videos, or studying materials, Cardma instantly creates digestible summary cards that help you retain and organize information effortlessly. Key Features: Advanced AI creates professional summary cards Access your knowledge base anytime, anywhere Smart organization and search capabilities Perfect for students, professionals, and learners Stop forgetting important information. Start building your personal knowledge empire with Cardma. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

Video Note

Features
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Notedeo is the ultimate note-taking tool for learning from YouTube videos. Combine video playback with powerful note-taking features to capture every key moment and review anytime. Key Features: ・Timestamp Jumping – insert timestamps into your notes and tap to jump instantly, never miss important moments ・PDF Import – import PDF files as notes, with YouTube links preserved as tappable areas ・Video Screen Capture – capture frames, diagrams, demonstrations, or any visuals directly from videos ・Flexible Note-Taking – text, images, fonts, and shapes, plus handwriting and drawing with Apple Pencil on iPad ・Custom Categories – organize notes by course, topic, or project for easy access ・Export & Share – export notes as PDF with clickable timestamps or as read-only .notedeo files for sharing Perfect for online learners, self-learners, tutorial followers, or anyone learning from videos.
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Screenshots

Cardma4 screens
Video Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cardma at every 3 days against Video Note's every 2 months. Cardma also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). 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. Cardma sells 4 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cardma ships an update every 3 days, Video Note every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Cardma versus Video Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCardmaVideo Note
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB3 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developerchung-Ying XieChung-Hsuan Wang

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Cardma

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Plus$3.991 Month
  • Monthly Pro$7.991 Month
  • Annual Plus$29.991 Year
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  • Annual Pro$79.991 Year
1 purchases

Video Note

One-time1
  • Notedeo Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Cardma free?
Cardma 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 Cardma or Video Note have ads?
Neither Cardma nor Video Note shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cardma or Video Note?
Cardma ships an update every 3 days, and Video Note every 2 months. Most recently, Cardma was updated on October 25, 2026 and Video Note on October 28, 2026.

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