# BrainScroller vs Noteback

The clearest difference is device support: BrainScroller at 3 against Noteback's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BrainScroller sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Noteback sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BrainScroller ships an update every 3 days, Noteback every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BrainScroller | Noteback |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainscroller-learn-faster/id6754678719/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **8** | — |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 213 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hamad Almheiri](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849596566) | [ROMAIN PIGNOUX - BERTANDEA](https://appshunter.io/developer/6795046605) |

## What reviewers say

### BrainScroller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainscroller-learn-faster/id6754678719)

Transform your scrolling time into a daily micro-learning habit. Access over 1,800 bite-sized ideas across various subjects and get instant explanations from an AI learning guide. Stay informed with curated daily news without the noise.

**Highlights:** Infinite scroll learning feed, 1,800+ bite-sized ideas, AI learning guide (AVA), Daily curated news briefings, Save and organize ideas, Premium design and focus-first interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brain+ Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Brain+ Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Brain+ Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


### Noteback

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteback-thoughts-journal/id6795046603)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BrainScroller free?

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

### Is Noteback free?

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

### Do BrainScroller or Noteback have ads?

Neither BrainScroller nor Noteback shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BrainScroller or Noteback?

BrainScroller ships an update every 3 days, and Noteback every 4 days. Most recently, BrainScroller was updated on October 10, 2026 and Noteback on October 13, 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.*