reminds vs ShowNotes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
reminds
This AI-powered note-taking app helps lifelong learners capture, connect, and review information using a card-based system. It features bi-directional linking, spaced repetition for memory retention, and AI-driven search and chat for enhanced understanding and inspiration.
- AI-powered note-taking
- Card-based system
- Bi-directional linking
- Spaced repetition review
- AI chat for inspiration
- Markdown and LaTeX support
- Local-first storage
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reminds is an AI-powered card-based note-taking app designed for lifelong learners. Through effortless capture, rich connections, scientific review, and convenient retrieval, it helps passionate thinkers turn every note into a stepping stone for the future — enabling lifelong learning and lifelong growth. Core Features [Capture] Effortless, Pressure-Free Recording Two forms of capture: "Fleetings" and "Notes" · Fleetings: Voice, images, or text — capture thoughts anytime, anywhere without worrying about format or interrupting your flow · Notes: Deep processing and systematic organization with Markdown editing and bi-directional links — comprehensive, rich, and flexible [Connect] Rich and Diverse Connections Build an externalized cognitive network through bi-directional links between note cards, fostering cognitive iteration · Global Knowledge Galaxy reveals the full picture of your knowledge · Local Knowledge Galaxy shows connections around individual concepts [Review] Scientific and Intelligent Review Effectively combat forgetting and truly transform important content into long-term memory · Scientifically scheduled review intervals based on the Ebbinghaus forgetting curve · Cloze deletion-style reviews that create productive "friction" for deeper recall [Retrieve] Quick and Convenient Access Notes aren't just for storage — reducing the cost of finding them increases the chance of actually using them · Multi-dimensional search by tags, links, dates, keywords, and more to easily locate notes you expect to find · AI-powered conversations to gain unexpected inspiration through chat Highlighted Features · WeRead Sync: Automatically sync highlights to Fleetings for easy organization and efficient distillation of reading insights · Powerful Editor: Markdown support, LaTeX math syntax, and code blocks · MindPilot AI Chat: Note-based answers that enhance thinking and exploration · Personalized AI Agents: MindPilot goes beyond Q&A to complete specific tasks · Focus Mode: Enjoy undisturbed, focused thinking Peace of Mind · Local-first storage — record with confidence even without internet · Seamless multi-device sync — smooth recording anytime, anywhere · Universal Markdown format with full data export at any time — migrate without restrictions Our Philosophy · For personal use: A card-based note tool designed for individuals — no social interactions or collaboration, just your own dedicated thinking space · Built for short cards: Designed and optimized for brief card-style notes, ideally under 400 characters · Reliable AI: AI grounded solely in your note content — the more you record, the smarter and more attuned reminds becomes In an era of rapid change, maintaining reflection and critical thinking is the path to self-growth. Privacy Policy: https://reminds-app.com/doc/content/9f9732af-6e07-405c-b205-079995ead21a Subscription Policy: https://reminds-app.com/doc/content/f8a0e529-053e-4c13-a1a3-4251cac2a96a Questions? Contact the reminds team: hello@reminds.ai
ShowNotes
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ShowNotes turns the chaos of trade shows, conferences, and networking events into organized, ready-to-act follow-ups. You're moving fast on the show floor — shaking hands, collecting cards, having ten conversations you'll never remember by Friday. ShowNotes captures it all in the moment, so nothing slips through the cracks. Capture in seconds • Record voice notes right after a conversation, while it's still fresh in your mind — AI transcribes them automatically • Scan business cards with your camera and instantly create a contact • Add follow-up tasks so you know exactly who to reach and when Everything is organized by event • Each trade show, conference, or networking event keeps its own contacts, notes, and tasks • Tag contacts, jot key details, and find anyone in seconds with global search • Set your role (attendee, exhibitor, speaker, organizer) and event type — ShowNotes adapts Let AI do the busywork • Generate post-event summaries that pull your notes into a clear recap • Get a daily debrief prompt during multi-day events so nothing piles up (why be stuck on your computer debriefing when you could be destressing?) • Spend less time typing and more time actually connecting Share your details instantly • Create a digital business card(s) with a QR code and let new contacts save you in one scan (No more "I just ran out of my business cards") Built for the way you actually work • Works offline — capture notes and scans even when the venue Wi-Fi doesn't cooperate, and everything syncs when you're back online • Fast, mobile-first design made for one-handed use on a busy floor Free to start. Capture notes, scan cards, and manage contacts for free. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited capture, digital business cards, and more. Stop leaving events with a pocket full of random cards, scribbled notes, and a head full of half-remembered conversations. With ShowNotes, every handshake becomes a follow-up you'll actually make. Terms of Use: https://tradeshownotes.app/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ShowNotes at 15.1 against reminds's 18.0. 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
Both are free to download. reminds sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and ShowNotes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | reminds | ShowNotes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mind Cosmos | Mighty Ops, LLC |
In-app purchases
reminds
- reminds Basic Membership Monthly$4.991 Month
- reminds Premium Membership Monthly$9.991 Month
- reminds Basic Membership Annually3 Days trial$49.991 Year
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- reminds Premium Membership Annually3 Days trial$99.991 Year
ShowNotes
- ShowNotes Pro (Monthly)$12.991 Month
- ShowNotes Pro (Annual)$129.991 Year









