MarginNote 4: AI Notes·MindMap

PDF>Mind Maps>Flashcards + OCR

Free · In-App Purchases

MarginNote 4 – Note-taking, Mind Map & Flashcards in One Study App MarginNote 4 combines reading, note taking, mind mapping, and spaced-repetition flashcards in a single workspace. Preview, attend class, consolidate, practice, review, and remember with proven study methods. KEY FEATURES CRITICAL THINKING * Quick Extend Note: add extra writing space beside any paragraph for insights or questions * Handwriting Layers: show or hide ink to refresh a book for a new round of study ACTIVE LEARNING * Study Set: keep PDFs, EPUBs, videos, and audio in one project and see how they connect * Book Compile: rearrange pages, merge chapters, or insert explanations from other books * Dual-Article View: compare two related documents side by side * Distraction-Free Mode * Fast OCR engine for clean PDF annotation * External Library Access: open files from Zotero, USB drives, and more without copying * Lightning-fast full-text search across notes and files VISUAL LEARNING * Mind Map: build a tree of ideas; choose from 10 branch styles * Concept Diagram: link cards with lines or gestures on an infinite canvas * Outliner: edit and reorder text nodes in bulk * Card Board: sort cards by color or tag in a Zettelkasten-style wall SMART NOTE TAKING * Custom Toolbar: colors, labels, and cloze highlights turn annotation into knowledge coding * AI Content Detection: one-tap extraction of formulas and charts from academic papers * Auto Mind Map creation from up to 10 card properties KNOWLEDGE BRIDGE * Split-view combos and in-app web search keep context at hand * Keyword links automatically surface related notes * Backlinks record page, map position, and timestamp for every card LONG-TERM MEMORY * In-place Flashcard Editor: create front/back cards the moment you excerpt * FSRS spaced-repetition algorithm schedules perfect review times SHARE & COLLABORATE * iCloud sync on iPhone, iPad, and Mac * URL scheme jumps back to any moment in your study * Multi-window and external-monitor support with drag & drop * Presentation Mode records visible actions for live demos * End-to-end encrypted sharing protects your study sets MEMBERSHIP TIERS Basic – Free Read, highlight, and use Quick Extend Note. Browse shared study sets at no cost. Pro – One-Time Purchase Unlock the full iPad experience with Apple Pencil shortcuts, on-device OCR, AI extraction, and multi-window power. Max – One-Time Purchase or Semester Upgrade Get Pro features on every Apple device, plus advanced academic tools on Mac and future platforms. All plans include a 14-day free trial. Cancel anytime in your iTunes settings. Questions? Email service@marginnote.com Terms of Use: https://dist.marginnote.cn/MarginNote_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf Privacy Policy: https://dist.marginnote.cn/MarginNote_Privacy_Policy.pdf

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"AI Breakdown" Feature Now Available: - Full-Book Breakdown: Initiate breakdown directly from the table of contents (under 100 pages for direct breakdown; over 100 pages, break down by chapter). - Template Mode: Includes six major professional templates – Academic, Exam Prep (General/Math & Science/Medicine/Law), Exercise-Oriented Learning, Language Learning, Literature, and Self-Improvement – for structured AI breakdown tailored to different scenarios. - Question-Driven Mode: A Q&A-focused approach for structured breakdowns targeting specific goals: Deep Understanding / Practical Application / Knowledge Organization / Teaching Preparation / Problem Solving. - Custom Requirements & Quick Options: Input natural language to fine-tune breakdown goals; use quick options (e.g., "Add Mnemonic," "Grade by Difficulty") to generate professional prompts with one click, precisely controlling output granularity. - Background Operation: Breakdown tasks run silently in the background, allowing uninterrupted work while processing long documents. - Manual Model Switching for Breakdown (Max Feature): Switch models manually to suit different tasks. User Benefits Upgrade (Effective Post-Update): - Max User Monthly Quota: Increased to 500 points/month (auto-refreshes). - New User Bonus Increased: Newly purchased users now receive 500 Permanent Points (existing users receive a 200-point supplement). (Check your points balance: In-app `Settings` -> `AI Points`) New Features & Optimizations: AI Interaction & Core Capabilities: - New Points Cost Indicator: Estimated points/credit consumption is clearly displayed when using AI TOC and the new AI Breakdown feature for greater transparency. - Multimodal & Model Selection: Light and Balanced models now natively support **multimodal input**, significantly improving recognition accuracy for mixed text and image content. - Automated Review Flow: The new add_to_review parameter for tool calls allows AI-generated cards to be **automatically added to the review queue**, closing the "Breakdown-Review" loop. Core Experience Improvements: - New Toggle Eraser Shortcut (Shift+E): Optimizes tool switching efficiency during handwritten note-taking for a smoother writing and editing experience. - PDF Engine Optimization: Improved logic for restoring deleted PDF pages and support for resetting page order confusion caused by page operations. - Other ongoing experience details and stability optimizations. Learn more about AI features: In-app ? -> User Manual.

The developer, Beijing Yunsi Software Technology Co., Ltd, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .

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  • Provider
    • Beijing Yunsi Software Technology Co., Ltd
  • Size
    • 547.7 MB
  • Category
    • Productivity
  • Compatibility
    Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
    • iPhone
      Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
    • iPad
      Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later.
    • iPod touch
      Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
    • Mac
      Requires macOS 12.0 or later.
    • Apple Vision
      Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
  • Languages
    English and 3 more
    • English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
  • Age Rating
    4+
  • In-App Purchases
    Yes
    • 14 days Free Trial NT$0.00
    • Upgrade to PRO from MN3(iOS) NT$150.00
    • Unlock PRO Forever (New) NT$390.00
    • 14 days Free Trial NT$0.00
    • Subscription to MAX (Annually) NT$390.00
    • Unlock MAX based on PRO (New) NT$1,290.00
    • Upgrade to MAX from MN3(macOS) NT$690.00
    • Unlock MAX Forever (New) NT$1,790.00
    • Subscription to MAX (3 months) NT$150.00
    • Subscription to MAX (Monthly) NT$60.00
  • Copyright
    • Copyright © 2023 Beijing YunSi Software Technology Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.