Comparison

Knodo vs TreeNote

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

Head to head
About

Knodo

Features
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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

About

TreeNote

Organize complex ideas into clear, nested outlines. Create boards for various projects and break down thoughts into detailed subnotes. Supports rich formatting, Markdown, and local data storage with optional iCloud sync.

Highlights
  • Unlimited nesting for flexible trees
  • Drag-and-drop reordering
  • Rich note details (tags, colors, due dates, images)
  • Markdown formatting and preview
  • Import/export JSON, Markdown, OPML
  • Local data storage with iCloud sync
Features
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Turn complex ideas into clear, nested outlines with TreeNote. Create boards for projects, study, planning, and everyday thoughts, then break each idea into focused subnotes. TreeNote keeps deep structures easy to scan while giving every note room for rich detail. FEATURES • Build flexible trees with unlimited nesting • Drag to reorder and swipe for quick actions • Add titles, details, tags, colors, due dates, and multiple images • Choose the simple text editor or TreeNote Pro's premium editor • Format visually or write directly in Markdown • Read safely in Preview mode, with tappable links and KaTeX equations • Import and export JSON, Markdown, and OPML • Keep data local by default, with optional private iCloud sync • Use TreeNote in English, Spanish, or Chinese TreeNote is free for boards with up to 10 notes. TreeNote Pro is a one-time purchase that unlocks unlimited notes per board and the premium Markdown editor.

Screenshots

Knodo4 screens
TreeNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TreeNote at 18.0 against Knodo'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. Knodo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and TreeNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Knodo versus TreeNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnodoTreeNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaria Alejandra WetschZhe Wu

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Knodo

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$99.99
1 purchases

TreeNote

One-time1
  • TreeNote Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Knodo free?
Knodo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TreeNote free?
TreeNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Knodo or TreeNote have ads?
Neither Knodo nor TreeNote shows ads.

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