# TheBrain vs Compaxi

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Compaxi at none against TheBrain's 2. Compaxi also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). TheBrain's advantage is ratings volume (166 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TheBrain sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month. Compaxi asks for nothing beyond the download.

Compaxi holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TheBrain has 166 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | TheBrain | Compaxi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (166 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thebrain-smart-notes-and-links/id835873357/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compaxi/id6765919734/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **166** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 44.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 261 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [TheBrain Technologies LP](https://appshunter.io/developer/579909034) | [Mert Gerdan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896126821) |

## What reviewers say

### TheBrain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thebrain-smart-notes-and-links/id835873357)

This app helps you capture, connect, and visualize all your ideas, notes, and files across devices. It acts as a digital memory, showing related items and allowing for dynamic mind mapping and powerful search to help you recall information instantly.

**Highlights:** Award-winning visualization, Networked notes with backlinks, Dynamic mind mapping, Easy idea capture, Cross-device sync, Powerful search, Visual file management

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TheBrain Pro Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| TheBrain Pro Annual | $189.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless navigation
- 🔒 Secure cloud sync
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Powerful features
- 👍 Excellent for knowledge management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Buggy on iOS 9
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Limited functionality on mobile
- 🐛 Confusing UI and navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on iOS 9
- Inability to open brains
- Freezing after each action
- Login and account issues
- Sync problems

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- Improved mobile UI and UX
- Better integration with other apps
- More affordable pricing options
- Enhanced search and filtering


### Compaxi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compaxi/id6765919734)

This app helps you organize your thoughts, memories, and experiences into a personal knowledge graph. It uses AI to find connections across your history, allowing you to ask questions about your past and visualize your life's patterns. Import photos and data to build your graph faster.

**Highlights:** Conversational journaling with AI, Personal knowledge graph, Semantic search across history, Photo import with memory extraction, Interactive graph visualization, Daily journaling reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TheBrain free?

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

### Is Compaxi free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TheBrain or Compaxi?

Compaxi is rated higher. TheBrain averages 4.8 out of 5 from 166 ratings, while Compaxi averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TheBrain or Compaxi have ads?

Neither TheBrain nor Compaxi 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.*