# OpenLanguage vs NoteBean

The clearest difference is update cadence: OpenLanguage at daily against NoteBean's every 5 weeks. OpenLanguage also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

OpenLanguage ships an update daily, NoteBean every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenLanguage | NoteBean |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 5 weeks |
| Size | 34 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [William Schaller](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774796760) | [丹 平](https://appshunter.io/developer/6782642707) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenLanguage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openlanguage/id6774796758)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### NoteBean

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebean/id6782924307)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenLanguage free?

OpenLanguage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NoteBean free?

NoteBean is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do OpenLanguage or NoteBean have ads?

Neither OpenLanguage nor NoteBean shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OpenLanguage or NoteBean?

OpenLanguage ships an update daily, and NoteBean every 5 weeks. Most recently, OpenLanguage was updated on October 31, 2026 and NoteBean on October 31, 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.*