MAI vs Knodo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MAI
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Your second brain, captured by voice. MAI turns a spoken thought into organized notes, tasks, and summaries—so nothing you think slips away. Open the app, talk, and MAI transcribes, titles, summarizes, and files it for you. No typing, no formatting, no friction. HOW IT WORKS 1. Speak. Tap once and say whatever's on your mind—an idea, a to-do, a reflection, a full meeting. 2. MAI organizes. AI transcribes your voice, writes a clean summary, pulls out action items, and sorts it into the right project. 3. Recall anything. Search everything you've ever captured in plain language and pick up where you left off. BUILT FOR THE WAY YOU THINK • Voice-first — capture at the speed of speech, hands-free. • ADHD & dyslexia friendly — get the thought out before it's gone; let AI handle the structure and spelling. • Busy, multi-project minds — keep every idea, note, and meeting separated by project. • Builders & web coders — save context from your AI coding sessions and pull it back when you need it. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Record voice notes and get instant transcripts + summaries • Send a notetaker to your Google Meet, Zoom, or Teams calls for the full transcript, summary, and action items • Turn any note into tasks and track them across projects • Draft LinkedIn posts, emails, and translations from a note in one tap • Search your entire second brain in natural language • Collaborate—share projects and entries with your team • Capture anywhere—iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac WORKS WITH CLAUDE & ANY MCP AI MAI connects to Claude and other MCP-compatible AI clients. Save references straight from your AI chats, then let your AI read and write your notes, meetings, and tasks—your second brain becomes the memory layer for everything you build. WHY MAI Most notes apps make you do the work—type it, title it, tag it, file it. MAI does that for you, so the only job left is to think out loud. Start free. MAI Premium unlocks unlimited AI capture, meeting notetakers, and advanced recall. Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you at somaflow.app. Subscription & Pricing: Free to try, with option for Pro for full AI and second-brain features: Unlimited AI summaries and task extraction Full history search across entries, tasks, and saved links Advanced sharing and recall Pricing: Monthly: $9.99 Annual: $49.99 Prices may vary by region. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period in your App Store account settings. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://kai.somaflow.app/privacy
Knodo
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WHY KNODO? Traditional note apps are cluttered and overwhelming. Knodo is different, it's built for one thing only: capturing and expanding individual facts so you never forget what matters. Whether you're: • Reading physical books and want to digitize passages • Listening to audiobooks during commutes • Researching for projects and drowning in information • Just curious and want to remember cool facts Knodo is the fastest, smartest way to build a permanent knowledge library. HOW IT WORKS: 1. CAPTURE Tap the button and start typing. Or speak. Or photograph a book page. Knodo accepts any input method—no friction, no setup. 2. ORGANIZE AI automatically suggests categories and tags. You can tweak them or let Knodo handle it. Your facts are searchable instantly. 3. EXPAND Tap "Expand with AI" and watch magic happen. Get historical context, related facts, and deeper insights—all powered by AI. 4. REDISCOVER Daily in-app rediscover of facts you saved weeks ago, reinforcing retention and sparking new ideas. PRIVACY FIRST: • Your facts stay on your device • No ads, no tracking, no selling your data Support: support@knodo.app Privacy Policy: https://knodo.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://knodo.app/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: MAI at 3 against Knodo's 1. MAI also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. MAI sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Knodo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | MAI | Knodo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Health 4 Wealth LTD | Maria Alejandra Wetsch |
In-app purchases
MAI
- monthly pro7 Days trial$12.991 Month
- Annual Pro$29.991 Year
- annual pro7 Days trial$49.991 Year
Knodo
- Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year
- Lifetime$99.99









