# 慕课网 vs VideoNotes

The clearest difference is ratings volume: 慕课网 at 311 against VideoNotes's 13. 慕课网 also leads on device support (3 vs 1). VideoNotes's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 84%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 慕课网 sells 28 one-off in-app purchases and VideoNotes sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for 慕课网 against 4.8 for VideoNotes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 慕课网 has 311 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of 慕课网's written reviews are positive against 100% of VideoNotes's.

慕课网 ships an update every 3 weeks, VideoNotes every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 慕课网 | VideoNotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (311 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/it/id722179140/reviews) | **[4.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/videonotes-easy-note-taking/id6450685048/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **311** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 84.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 75 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [National Center For Open & Distance Education Limited Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/562836811) | [Shiwen Wang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1694402651) |

## What reviewers say

### 慕课网

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/it/id722179140)

This app offers a vast library of IT programming video courses using the MOOC format. It bridges the gap between university education and professional practice, providing practical, up-to-date skills taught by industry experts. Learn anytime, anywhere to achieve your developer dreams.

**Highlights:** MOOC online learning format, Practical, up-to-date programming tutorials, Courses taught by IT industry experts, Offline course caching for learning, Video playback controls and note-taking, Support for multiple playback speeds, Customizable course schedules

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

**In-app purchases (28)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 慕课网1元购课币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 慕课网6元购课币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 慕课网8元购课币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 慕课网40元购课币 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 慕课网50元购课币 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 慕课网68元购课币 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 慕课网108元购课币 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 慕课网118元购课币 | $17.99 | one-time |
| 慕课网148元购课币 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 慕课网128元购课币 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 慕课网168元购课币 | $24.99 | one-time |
| 慕课网218元购课币 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 慕课网248元购课币 | $34.99 | one-time |
| 慕课网238元购课币 | $34.99 | one-time |
| 慕课网268元购课币 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 慕课网278元购课币 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 慕课网288元购课币 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 慕课网258元购课币 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 慕课网308元购课币 | $44.99 | one-time |
| 慕课网348元购课币 | $49.99 | one-time |
| 慕课网388元购课币 | $59.99 | one-time |
| 慕课网448元购课币 | $59.99 | one-time |
| 慕课网518元购课币 | $69.99 | one-time |
| 慕课网548元购课币 | $79.99 | one-time |
| 慕课网648元购课币 | $99.99 | one-time |
| 慕课网798元购课币 | $99.99 | one-time |
| 慕课网898元购课币 | $129.99 | one-time |
| 慕课网1098元购课币 | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 High-quality programming courses
- 👍 Expert instructors
- 👍 Practical knowledge for real-world jobs
- 👍 Good for self-learning from scratch
- 👍 Helpful Q&A section

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Slow loading and performance issues
- 🐛 Videos are often laggy
- 🐛 Expensive paid courses
- 🐛 Limited free courses
- 🐛 Course content can become outdated

**Reported bugs**

- App installation failed and uninstallation failed
- No sound after app upgrade
- Videos and web browsing are very slow and laggy
- Videos are extremely laggy even on standard definition
- App is slow and laggy

**Requested features**

- Split-screen functionality for note-taking
- Vertical display for iPad
- IPAD horizontal screen support on homepage
- More free quality courses
- Continuous version updates for courses


### VideoNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/videonotes-easy-note-taking/id6450685048)

Enhance your online course learning with instant video screenshots, text copying, and interactive notes. Revisit key video moments directly from your notes without rewatching. Supports various note formats and popular learning platforms.

**Highlights:** Instant video screenshots, Clickable screenshots to play video, Copy text directly from video, Supports text, images, and drawing, Optimized for Coursera and YouTube, Cross-subject compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Permanent Use | $14.99 | one-time |
| Onetime Purchase | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 慕课网 free?

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

### Is VideoNotes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 慕课网 or VideoNotes?

VideoNotes is rated higher. 慕课网 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 311 ratings, while VideoNotes averages 4.8 from 13 ratings.

### Do 慕课网 or VideoNotes have ads?

Neither 慕课网 nor VideoNotes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 慕课网 or VideoNotes?

慕课网 ships an update every 3 weeks, and VideoNotes every 9 days. Most recently, 慕课网 was updated on October 13, 2026 and VideoNotes on October 1, 2026.

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