# Second Brain vs Atlas

The clearest difference is update cadence: Atlas at every 4 days against Second Brain's every 3 months. Second Brain's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Second Brain sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Atlas sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Second Brain ships an update every 3 months, Atlas every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Second Brain | Atlas |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atlas-tasks-and-focus-planner/id6783143182/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 25 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Selahattin Bozat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895293163) | [Adriano Fiuza](https://appshunter.io/developer/1787604342) |

## What reviewers say

### Second Brain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-brain-notes-and-knowledge/id6775839727)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Second Brain Premium | $9.99 | one-time |


### Atlas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atlas-tasks-and-focus-planner/id6783143182)

This app helps you organize your tasks and manage your focus time. It offers a clean interface for planning your day, managing projects, and utilizing focus sessions with optional soundscapes and Pomodoro timers. Premium features include distraction blocking and calendar sync.

**Highlights:** Daily agenda and monthly calendar view, Task management with projects and subtasks, Quick capture via text or voice, Focus sessions with soundscapes and Pomodoro, Distraction blocking (Premium), Calendar sync (Premium), Widgets and Lock Screen integration

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Atlas Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Atlas Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Second Brain free?

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

### Is Atlas free?

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

### Do Second Brain or Atlas have ads?

Neither Second Brain nor Atlas shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Second Brain or Atlas?

Second Brain ships an update every 3 months, and Atlas every 4 days. Most recently, Second Brain was updated on October 1, 2026 and Atlas on October 6, 2026.

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