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Freemium

Distributed through the App Store; check the listing for current pricing.

 Freemium

Free tier available, with paid plans unlocking AI features and higher limits.

macOS, iOS Windows, macOS, Web
  • Highlights turn into mind map nodes and flashcards
  • Built-in spaced repetition review
  • Built-in spaced repetition turns notes into study material without a separate app
  • Works across web and native platforms
  • Mac and iPad only
  • Takes time to learn the card and mind map workflow
  • AI-generated study features are gated behind paid plans
  • Combination of outlining and flashcards has a steeper learning curve than plain notes
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Web application
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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