# SecondBrain vs Beck

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SecondBrain at 100% against Beck's 50%. SecondBrain also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and device support (3 vs 1). Beck's advantage is ratings volume (54 vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SecondBrain sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Beck sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SecondBrain holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beck has 54 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of SecondBrain's written reviews are positive against 50% of Beck's.

SecondBrain ships an update every 3 days, Beck every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SecondBrain | Beck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secondbrain-ai-memory/id6762130376/reviews)** | [4.7 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beck-ai-calendar-assistant/id6763390843/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **54** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 73 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Federico Cesarini](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888767256) | [TRIBE INDUSTRIES, INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804459056) |

## What reviewers say

### SecondBrain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secondbrain-ai-memory/id6762130376)

This app automatically transcribes, titles, and files your spoken thoughts, creating a self-organizing note system. It can convert voice notes into calendar events, provide daily summaries, and allow you to chat with your saved information.

**Highlights:** Automatic transcription and titling, AI-powered self-organizing notes, Voice to calendar event creation, Daily morning briefing summaries, Chat with your notes for answers, 3D brain graph visualization, Full-text search, Cross-app sharing

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SecondBrain Pro | $8.99 | per month |
| SecondBrain Pro Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| SecondBrain Pro Yearly | $44.99 | per year |


### Beck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beck-ai-calendar-assistant/id6763390843)

This AI-powered assistant streamlines calendar management through natural language conversation and image recognition. Effortlessly add events, reschedule appointments, and get quick answers about your schedule without manual input.

**Highlights:** Add events via photo, Natural language scheduling, Voice-activated queries, Complex recurring event setup, Meeting context and notes, Syncs with existing calendars

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beck Ai Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Beck Ai Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Annually | $79.99 | per year |
| Beck Ai Annual | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SecondBrain free?

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

### Is Beck free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SecondBrain or Beck?

SecondBrain is rated higher. SecondBrain averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Beck averages 4.7 from 54 ratings.

### Do SecondBrain or Beck have ads?

Both SecondBrain and Beck show ads.

### Which is updated more often, SecondBrain or Beck?

SecondBrain ships an update every 3 days, and Beck every 5 days. Most recently, SecondBrain was updated on October 24, 2026 and Beck on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*