4.6
Hold four papers side by side and pull threads between them.
PDF to mind map to flashcards in one document.
Best for dense textbooks that need maps and cards
Reviewed 16 September 2026 · Prices checked the same day
4.5
726 reviews
MarginNote turns a PDF into a mind map and the mind map into flashcards inside one document — the actual workflow for a dense textbook. Unlock Pro Forever is $12.99 once, checked 16 September 2026.
The 4.5 average across 726 ratings hides a split: people who love the model, and people who could not find the feature they wanted. Density is the product and the complaint.
Pricing
one-time
$12.99 once, Unlock Pro Forever
Free version
The Pro feature set is paid.
Platforms
iPad · iPhone · macOS
Rewarding after a weekend of learning it. Overkill for a single seminar reading. The right tool for a professional exam textbook.
Checked 2026-09-16
| Model | One-time |
|---|---|
| What free actually includes | The Pro feature set is paid. |
| Cheapest paid tier | $12.99 once, Unlock Pro Forever |
| Student pricing | None published |
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The Pro feature set is paid. Checked 16 September 2026.
Cheapest paid plan: $12.99 once, Unlock Pro Forever. Prices checked 16 September 2026.
Dense textbooks that need maps and cards
Steep, polarising interface
Hold four papers side by side and pull threads between them.
Read and annotate in one window on iPad and Android.
Unlimited spaced repetition, free everywhere except iPhone.