KnowTree vs UmtilNote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
KnowTree
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β Organize notes in a "hierarchy" β and everything becomes clearer With most note-taking apps, as information piles up, it becomes hard to see how things are connected. "KnowTree" organizes your notes hierarchically with parent-child relationships. Group related information together so you can always find it again. --- β Key Features [Tree Structure] Create nodes with parent-child relationships. Organize like "Main Topic β Subtopic β Details." No limit on how deep you can go. [Flexible Workflow] Start from the big picture (top-down), or jot down small notes and group them later (bottom-up) β both approaches work great. [Rich Content] Supports Markdown, images, links, and code blocks. Create notes that are clear and easy to read. --- β Great For β’ Systematically organizing what you've learned β’ Structuring reading notes to match a book's outline β’ Managing project information in a hierarchy β’ Organizing your thoughts before writing β’ Connecting scattered notes into a coherent structure --- β Features [Basic] β’ Create, edit, and delete nodes β’ Organize nodes with parent-child relationships β’ Markdown support β’ Search across all nodes β’ Trash (recover accidentally deleted notes) [Data Management] β’ Create and restore backups β’ Import data [Premium] β’ Create multiple trees β’ Ad-free experience β’ Premium color themes β’ Add images within note content β’ Export nodes β’ Home screen widget *Available with a Premium subscription (monthly) --- β About Premium Plan Unlock all features with a monthly subscription. β’ Remove ads for a distraction-free experience β’ Access more color themes β’ Manage multiple trees for different purposes β’ Add images directly to your notes β’ Export in Markdown format β’ Quick access from your home screen You can cancel your subscription at any time. --- EULA (Apple Standard License Agreement) This app is subject to the Apple Media Services Standard End User License Agreement (Standard EULA). Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Use Use of this app is subject to the following terms: KnowTree Terms of Use: https://uconpa.com/chishikinoki/terms/ Privacy Policy For information on how we handle user data: KnowTree Privacy Policy: https://uconpa.com/chishikinoki/privacypolicy/
UmtilNote
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Some thoughts aren't meant to last forever β and that's beautiful. UmtilNote reimagines note-taking as an act of mindfulness. Your thoughts appear as colorful bubbles on an infinite canvas, gently aging and fading until they quietly disappear. It's not about holding on β it's about being present with what matters now. CREATE WITH INTENTION Tap anywhere on the canvas to breathe life into a new bubble. Each thought finds its own space, its own color, its own moment in time. Watch as your ideas take shape β larger thoughts naturally grow into bigger bubbles. EMBRACE IMPERMANENCE Every bubble has a lifespan. Watch them gracefully age through five visual stages β from vibrant and fresh to soft and fading β before they pop with a satisfying animation. With Pro, choose lifespans from 1 hour to 7 days. AN INFINITE CANVAS FOR YOUR MIND Pan freely across a beautiful grid canvas. Your thoughts exist in space, not in lists. Organize intuitively, explore freely, and always find your center with a single tap. ARCHIVE WHAT MATTERS Not every thought should fade. Save your most meaningful bubbles to the archive before they disappear. Export them as Markdown when you're ready to carry them forward. THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED β’ 12 beautiful bubble colors to match your mood β’ Light and dark themes with elegant glassmorphic design β’ Gentle haptics and satisfying pop sounds β’ Daily recap notifications to reflect on your day β’ Multiple boards for different spaces of thought (Pro) β’ Available in 11 languages Let your thoughts breathe. Let them float. Let them go.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: UmtilNote at none against KnowTree's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. KnowTree sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and UmtilNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | KnowTree | UmtilNote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | β |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ukon Ryohei | Dominik Nowara |
In-app purchases
KnowTree
- KnowTree Premium$4.99
UmtilNote
- UmtilNote Pro$2.99
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