Comparison

reminds vs ShowNotes

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • AI-powered note-taking
  • Card-based system
  • Bi-directional linking
  • Spaced repetition review
  • AI chat for inspiration
  • Markdown and LaTeX support
  • Local-first storage
Features
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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

About

ShowNotes

Features
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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

Screenshots

reminds4 screens
ShowNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
reminds versus ShowNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterremindsShowNotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB24 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMind CosmosMighty Ops, LLC

In-app purchases

4 purchases

reminds

Subscriptions4
  • 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
2 purchases

ShowNotes

Subscriptions2
  • ShowNotes Pro (Monthly)$12.991 Month
  • ShowNotes Pro (Annual)$129.991 Year

Questions

Is reminds free?
reminds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShowNotes free?
ShowNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do reminds or ShowNotes have ads?
Neither reminds nor ShowNotes shows ads.

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