# KNOW INS vs XNote AI

The clearest difference is rating: KNOW INS at 5.0 against XNote AI's 4.3. KNOW INS also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). XNote AI's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (26 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. XNote AI sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. KNOW INS asks for nothing beyond the download.

KNOW INS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XNote AI has 26 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

KNOW INS ships an update every 3 months, XNote AI monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KNOW INS | XNote AI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/know-ins/id909334447/reviews)** | [4.3 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xnote-ai/id6499127563/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Knowcross Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1117325429) | [XNote, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835841386) |

## What reviewers say

### KNOW INS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/know-ins/id909334447)

Streamline hotel inspections with a digital checklist app. Capture rich data, including images and GPS locations, for each inspection item. Generate customizable reports and store all data for future analysis, replacing traditional paper forms.

**Highlights:** User-defined checklists, Rich data capture (images, comments), GPS and time stamping, Customizable reports, Online/Offline mode, Multi-lingual support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### XNote AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xnote-ai/id6499127563)

This app revolutionizes note-taking by blending traditional pen-and-paper feel with advanced digital capabilities. It offers AI-powered assistance for summaries and content generation, smart organization, real-time sync across devices, and collaborative tools. Capture, organize, and interact with your notes like never before.

**Highlights:** AI-powered assistance for summaries and content generation, Smart organization with advanced tagging and search, Real-time sync and accessibility across devices, Collaborative tools for sharing and real-time editing, Enhanced note-taking with handwriting recognition, Audio meeting recording, transcription, and summarization

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| XNote AI Pro | $19.00 | per month |
| Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| XNote AI Pro (Annual) | $99.99 | per year |
| XNote AI Unlimited (Annual) | $249.00 | per year |
| 600 Audio Minutes | $12.00 | one-time |
| 3000 Audio Minutes | $59.00 | one-time |
| 6000 Audio Minutes | $99.99 | one-time |
| XNote AI Lifetime Membership | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KNOW INS free?

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

### Is XNote AI free?

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

### Which has better reviews, KNOW INS or XNote AI?

KNOW INS is rated higher. KNOW INS averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while XNote AI averages 4.3 from 26 ratings.

### Do KNOW INS or XNote AI have ads?

Neither KNOW INS nor XNote AI shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, KNOW INS or XNote AI?

KNOW INS ships an update every 3 months, and XNote AI monthly. Most recently, KNOW INS was updated on October 2, 2026 and XNote AI on October 16, 2026.

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