Comparison

KnowTree vs ScreenSeek

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

Head to head
About

KnowTree

Organize your thoughts and information hierarchically with parent-child relationships. Supports Markdown, images, and code blocks for rich note-taking. Offers flexible workflows and powerful search capabilities.

Highlights
  • Hierarchical note organization
  • Markdown support
  • Flexible workflow (top-down/bottom-up)
  • Rich content (images, links, code)
  • Search across all nodes
  • Backup and restore functionality
  • Multiple tree management (premium)
Features
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◆ Organize notes in a "hierarchy" — 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. --- ◆ Key Features [Tree Structure] Create nodes with parent-child relationships. Organize like "Main Topic → Subtopic → 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) — both approaches work great. [Rich Content] Supports Markdown, images, links, and code blocks. Create notes that are clear and easy to read. --- ◆ Great For • Systematically organizing what you've learned • Structuring reading notes to match a book's outline • Managing project information in a hierarchy • Organizing your thoughts before writing • Connecting scattered notes into a coherent structure --- ◆ Features [Basic] • Create, edit, and delete nodes • Organize nodes with parent-child relationships • Markdown support • Search across all nodes • Trash (recover accidentally deleted notes) [Data Management] • Create and restore backups • Import data [Premium] • Create multiple trees • Ad-free experience • Premium color themes • Add images within note content • Export nodes • Home screen widget *Available with a Premium subscription (monthly) --- ◆ About Premium Plan Unlock all features with a monthly subscription. • Remove ads for a distraction-free experience • Access more color themes • Manage multiple trees for different purposes • Add images directly to your notes • Export in Markdown format • 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/

About

ScreenSeek

Features
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ScreenSeek finds the text inside your screenshots — instantly, on-device. Stop scrolling through thousands of screenshots looking for that one receipt, address, or chat message. ScreenSeek runs Apple Vision OCR locally to make every word in every screenshot searchable. KEY FEATURES • Full-text search across your entire screenshot library • On-device OCR — your photos never leave your phone • Smart categories: Receipts, Chats, Articles, Maps, Code, Recipes, Payments • Detect URLs, phone numbers, and email addresses automatically • Read QR codes embedded in screenshots • One-tap copy of recognized text • Filter by date, category, or favorites • Works fully offline — no account required PRIVACY FIRST • All processing happens on your device • No analytics, no ads, no tracking • Photo Library access is read-only by default WHO IT'S FOR • Anyone who saves articles, receipts, or chat captures • Researchers, students, and journalists • Travelers organizing maps and confirmation screens • Developers searching for code snippets Make your screenshot library actually useful.

Screenshots

KnowTree4 screens
ScreenSeek4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: KnowTree at 15.1 against ScreenSeek's 26.0. 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. KnowTree sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ScreenSeek sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
KnowTree versus ScreenSeek: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnowTreeScreenSeek
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUkon RyoheiHaruki Sugaya

In-app purchases

1 purchases

KnowTree

One-time1
  • KnowTree Premium$4.99
1 purchases

ScreenSeek

One-time1
  • Premium$5.99

Questions

Is KnowTree free?
KnowTree is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScreenSeek free?
ScreenSeek is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KnowTree or ScreenSeek have ads?
Both KnowTree and ScreenSeek show ads.

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