# Second Brain vs ShowNotes

The clearest difference is device support: ShowNotes at 3 against Second Brain's 1. ShowNotes also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Second Brain sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and ShowNotes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Second Brain | ShowNotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-brain-know-yourself/id6760254340/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 12 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Liwei Xie](https://appshunter.io/developer/1106616046) | [Mighty Ops, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894967659) |

## What reviewers say

### Second Brain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-brain-know-yourself/id6760254340)

This AI-powered journal captures your thoughts via voice or text, automatically organizing and connecting them. It helps you recall memories, discover patterns, and reflect on your growth.

**Highlights:** AI classification, tagging, and summarization, Semantic search by meaning, Three-layer memory system, People cards for relationship tracking, Weekly AI reflections, Voice input with transcription, Data export (JSON + Markdown)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Second Brain Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Second Brain Pro | $39.99 | per year |


### ShowNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shownotes-event-capture-app/id6762695031)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ShowNotes Pro (Monthly) | $12.99 | per month |
| ShowNotes Pro (Annual) | $129.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Second Brain free?

Second Brain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ShowNotes free?

ShowNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Second Brain or ShowNotes have ads?

Neither Second Brain nor ShowNotes shows ads.

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