Comparison

Google Slides vs CollaNote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Google Slides

Create, edit, and collaborate on presentations from any device. Work offline, add rich media, and present directly from your phone or tablet. Seamlessly integrate with video calls and other productivity tools.

Highlights
  • Create and edit presentations
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Offline access
  • Add images and videos
  • Present from device
  • PowerPoint file compatibility
  • Video call integration
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Create, edit, and collaborate on presentations with the Google Slides app. With Slides you can: * Create new presentations or edit existing ones * Share presentations and collaborate with others in the same presentation at the same time * Work anywhere, anytime - even offline * Add and rearrange slides, format text and shapes, and more * Present right from your device * Never worry about losing your work -- everything is automatically saved as you type * Present slides to video calls - scheduled meetings will automatically appear * Open, edit, and save PowerPoint files Google Slides is part of Google Workspace: where teams of any size can chat, create, and collaborate. Google Workspace subscribers have access to additional Google Slides features, including: * Collaborating on a single presentation online with your business partner, your whole team, or external contacts. You control who gets permission to edit, view, or just add comments. * Starting from scratch or expediting the process by choosing a template. You can enhance your presentations with videos, images, drawings, and smooth transitions. * Working across PCs, Macs, mobiles, and tablets—View or even present your slides from your phone or tablet, so you have the option to practice your presentation up until the last minute. Permissions Notice Camera: This is used for camera mode in video calls and to insert images taken with the camera. Microphone: This is used to transmit audio in video calls. Photos: This is used to access photos under the control of Photos application to let the users pick images to insert into slides.

About

CollaNote

This app offers a comprehensive note-taking experience with advanced tools for digital planning, PDF markup, and flashcard creation. It features a wide array of pens, handwriting stabilization, and AI-powered assistance for enhanced productivity and creativity. Organize, secure, and share your notes seamlessly across devices.

Highlights
  • 25+ pens and brushes
  • PDF, PPT, DOC markup
  • Flashcard creation
  • Translation tool
  • Audio recording
  • AI-powered tools
  • Real-time collaboration
Features
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CollaNote: Powerful note-taking app packed with a wide range of tools. Note-taking, PDF markup, digital planning, and flashcards - all in one place! BUILT FOR APPLE PENCIL WITH AN ENHANCED WRITING EXPERIENCE: - 25+ different pens and brushes to transform your notes into artwork. - Handwriting stabilizer for beautiful, smooth writing. - Enjoy a calming ASMR note-taking experience. - Infinite Arc Menu available for both Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil Gen 2. IMPORT, MARK-UP, AND EXPORT PDF: - Import and mark up PDFs, PPTs, DOCs, and Images effortlessly. - In-built scanner to digitize your physical documents. - Export notes to PDF and share with ease. POWERFUL TOOLS: - Translation tool to learn new languages, supporting over 90 languages. - Create flashcards with audio and images, or use our extensive library. - Beautiful Planners for tracking tasks, deadlines, and schedules. - Record and sync audio directly within your notes. UNLIMITED PAPERS AND NOTEBOOKS: - Unlimited paper with versatile grids/lines and 150+ colorful templates. - Keep all your notes organized and easily accessible from anywhere. - Automatically back up to iCloud and sync across iOS devices. - Smart Dark Mode for optimal visibility in any lighting. - Password protection for ultimate note security. AI POWERED: - Built-in AI Calculator for complex calculations. - AI drawing tools for perfect shapes. - Get intelligent writing and note-taking assistance. - Generate unique stickers with AI. ENGAGING CREATIVE COMMUNITY: - Join the Public Room to connect with creators worldwide. - Real-time collaboration function (unlimited participants). CollaNote's journey began with a student at Hamburg University, who now leads a dedicated team of individuals devoted to delivering the finest digital paper experience. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our users for their unwavering support since the early days of CollaNote. Download CollaNote now to discover even more surprises!

Screenshots

Google Slides4 screens
CollaNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Google Slides at none against CollaNote's 4. Google Slides also leads on ratings volume (415K vs 14K) and chart position (#21 vs unranked). CollaNote's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 57%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CollaNote sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Google Slides asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Google Slides against 4.7 for CollaNote. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Slides has 415K ratings behind it against 14K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of Google Slides's written reviews are positive against 71% of CollaNote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Google Slides versus CollaNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoogle SlidesCollaNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (415K ratings)4.7 (14K ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.3% of reviews71.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings415K — better14K
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#21 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size426 MB224 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGoogleZauberberg Lab Company Limited

Customer experience

Google Slides

All ratings415,314 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral2.4%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews1,472 reviews
Positive57.3%
Neutral10.3%
Negative32.5%

CollaNote

All ratings14,147 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral2.1%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews3,049 reviews
Positive71.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative21.0%

User reviews

Google Slides

From 415K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Helpful for school/work projects
  • 💡 Good for collaboration and sharing
  • 👍 Convenient for on-the-go use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy and buggy on mobile devices
  • 🔧 Limited features compared to desktop version
  • 🔧 Difficult to find/use certain functions
  • 🔧 Formatting issues when transferring between devices

CollaNote

From 14K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Very good writing app
  • 🚀 Great app and easy to navigate
  • 🚀 Excellent note taking app
  • 👍 Amazing free note taking app
  • 👍 Fantastic for teaching

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitching, crashing, and issues with writing tools
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance and bugs
  • 🐛 Issues with PDF annotations and exports
  • 🐛 Problems with organization and navigation
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and data loss

Bugs and requests

Google Slides

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Text boxes and formatting randomly change
  • Slides freeze or crash frequently
  • Inability to delete or edit slides
  • Syncing and saving issues across devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more transition options
  • Improve mobile functionality and UI
  • Allow direct video/audio embedding
  • Provide more background and theme options

CollaNote

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Pen and eraser issues after updates
  • Freezing and crashing when deleting or moving notes
  • Inconsistent behavior of favorite pen settings
  • Incompatibility with older devices
  • Login screen freezes
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  • Random deletion of notes and files

Requested features

12 requests
  • Add landscape mode support
  • Improve text editing and formatting
  • Enhance organization with nested folders
  • Implement better backup and sync options
  • Add more pen/pencil customization
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  • Improve collaboration and sharing features
  • Introduce a zoom window and auto-advance function
  • Add more paper style options
  • Implement undo/redo functionality
  • Allow resizing and manipulating of selected content
  • Provide a dark mode option
  • Add advanced analytics and dashboard

In-app purchases

None

Google Slides

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

CollaNote

One-time4
  • Lifetime Premium Loyal Users$6.95
  • Premium: Time Limited Sale$6.95
  • Lifetime Premium Welcome Offer$9.69
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  • Lifetime Premium$13.90

Questions

Is Google Slides free?
Google Slides is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CollaNote free?
CollaNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Google Slides or CollaNote?
CollaNote is rated higher. Google Slides averages 4.7 out of 5 from 415K ratings, while CollaNote averages 4.7 from 14K ratings.
Do Google Slides or CollaNote have ads?
Neither Google Slides nor CollaNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Google Slides or CollaNote?
Google Slides ships an update weekly, and CollaNote weekly. Most recently, Google Slides was updated on October 21, 2026 and CollaNote on October 21, 2026.

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