# Inkslate vs SecondBrain

The clearest difference is ads: Inkslate at none against SecondBrain's shown. Inkslate also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). SecondBrain's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Inkslate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and SecondBrain sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Inkslate against 5.0 for SecondBrain. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Inkslate | SecondBrain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkslate/id6753361981/reviews) | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secondbrain-ai-memory/id6762130376/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lucas Waldron](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843667758) | [Federico Cesarini](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888767256) |

## What reviewers say

### Inkslate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkslate/id6753361981)

This app combines notes, mind maps, and life management tools into a single workspace. Capture ideas, organize thoughts visually, and manage daily plans, recipes, and shopping lists without switching applications.

**Highlights:** Rich text notes, Mind mapping for brainstorming, Life management tools, Distraction-free interface, Unified workspace

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| InkSlate Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| InkSlate Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| InkSlate Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


### SecondBrain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secondbrain-ai-memory/id6762130376)

This app automatically transcribes, titles, and files your spoken thoughts, creating a self-organizing note system. It can convert voice notes into calendar events, provide daily summaries, and allow you to chat with your saved information.

**Highlights:** Automatic transcription and titling, AI-powered self-organizing notes, Voice to calendar event creation, Daily morning briefing summaries, Chat with your notes for answers, 3D brain graph visualization, Full-text search, Cross-app sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SecondBrain Pro | $8.99 | per month |
| SecondBrain Pro Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| SecondBrain Pro Yearly | $44.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Inkslate free?

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

### Is SecondBrain free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Inkslate or SecondBrain?

Inkslate and SecondBrain are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 6 ratings respectively.

### Do Inkslate or SecondBrain have ads?

SecondBrain shows ads; Inkslate does not.

### Which is updated more often, Inkslate or SecondBrain?

Inkslate ships an update every 3 days, and SecondBrain every 3 days. Most recently, Inkslate was updated on October 19, 2026 and SecondBrain on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*