# MuseView vs Glass Notes

MuseView and Glass Notes both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of MuseView's written reviews are positive against 50% of Glass Notes's. MuseView also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Glass Notes's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MuseView sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Glass Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MuseView against 5.0 for Glass Notes. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of MuseView's written reviews are positive against 50% of Glass Notes's.

## The numbers

| Metric | MuseView | Glass Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/museview/id6778679558/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glass-notes-private-notepad/id6790164760/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 4 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [有健 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777856664) | [Birkan Aksoy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626910993) |

## What reviewers say

### MuseView

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/museview/id6778679558)

A local-first reader for Markdown and HTML files on iPhone and iPad. Offers clean formatting, multiple reading themes, and source view. Includes live editing, PDF export, and AI summaries for enhanced productivity.

**Highlights:** Clean, auto-rendered formatting, Six reading themes, Source view toggle, Auto-generated table of contents, Full-text search, Live editing with preview, AI summaries, PDF export

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MuseView Go | $0.99 | per month |
| Edit & Export | $0.99 | one-time |


### Glass Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glass-notes-private-notepad/id6790164760)

Capture thoughts with visually appealing glass cards that change color based on their background. Organize notes with color tags, checklists, and folders. Protect your private entries with Face ID and access them easily via home screen widgets.

**Highlights:** Visually appealing glass card design, Color-coded note organization, Interactive checklists, Folder-based note grouping, Face ID/Passcode protection, Home screen widgets, Private data storage

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Glass Notes Full Access | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MuseView free?

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

### Is Glass Notes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MuseView or Glass Notes?

MuseView and Glass Notes are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do MuseView or Glass Notes have ads?

Neither MuseView nor Glass Notes shows ads.

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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.*