Comparison

KnowTree vs Dino

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

Dino

Features
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You know what to do — you just can't start. And when you finally do, your phone pulls you away. Dino is a task timer built for exactly that: pick one thing, press start, and it stays in your Dynamic Island until you're done. Designed around ADHD traits — procrastination, distraction, and time blindness. ■ One task at a time No long lists, no due dates, no priorities. Write one task and press start. Less choosing, faster starting. ■ It stays until you're done Your running task lives in the Dynamic Island and on the Lock Screen as a Live Activity. Even when you wander into other apps, the task and its timer never leave your sight. ■ Three timer modes - Stopwatch: just track elapsed time - Timer: get notified after a set duration - Pomodoro: automatic work/break cycles ■ Focus Guard (Dino Pro) Block distracting apps while you focus. Unlocks automatically during breaks and pauses. ■ No guilt on off days Only what you finish is recorded. Broken streaks cost you nothing. Daily wins and a weekly graph quietly stack up the proof that you did the thing. ■ Also - Live Activity mirrored to Apple Watch Smart Stack - iCloud sync across your devices - Repeat-task templates The name? Do It Now + One task. Dino. ■ Terms & Privacy - Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - Privacy Policy: https://quusoh.co.jp/apps/dino/privacy

Screenshots

KnowTree4 screens
Dino4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Dino at none against KnowTree's shown. KnowTree's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, 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 Dino sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KnowTree ships an update every 9 days, Dino monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
KnowTree versus Dino: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnowTreeDino
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUkon RyoheiQuusoh Co.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

KnowTree

One-time1
  • KnowTree Premium$4.99
3 purchases

Dino

Subscriptions2
  • Dino Pro Plan$2.991 Month
  • Dino Pro yearly plan$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Dino Pro Lifetime Plan$39.99

Questions

Is KnowTree free?
KnowTree is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dino free?
Dino is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KnowTree or Dino have ads?
KnowTree shows ads; Dino does not.
Which is updated more often, KnowTree or Dino?
KnowTree ships an update every 9 days, and Dino monthly. Most recently, KnowTree was updated on October 28, 2026 and Dino on October 24, 2026.

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