Google NotebookLM

Based on AppPriceHub data, India (IN) is the cheapest region among the 33 tracked, with a monthly price of approximately ¥4.22 — only 31% of the US price of ¥13.54/month. An annual subscription comes to roughly ¥51, saving about ¥111 compared to the US annual price of ¥162. India has consistently been Google's lowest-priced region, with NotebookLM pricing aligned with Google Gemini's India pricing.

You'll need to register an Indian Apple ID, purchase an India App Store gift card to add funds, and then complete the subscription through the App Store. India region gift cards can be obtained from select international e-commerce platforms — make sure to verify the source's reliability. When registering, set the account region to India, and ensure your information is consistent with the gift card purchase channel to avoid payment failures or account issues.

The price difference between India and the US is about ¥9/month, saving ¥111 per year — a significant discount. Key considerations: be selective about where you source India region gift cards; Apple may trigger verification if account region details appear inconsistent; and some advanced features (such as Audio Overview) may vary by region due to local policies. It's recommended to confirm that all the features you need are available on the free tier before committing to a paid subscription.

Both products are identically priced in India (¥4.22/month) and in the US (¥13.54/month), so there's no price difference between them. NotebookLM focuses on long-document analysis and knowledge organization, with a global average price of ¥148.51 — lower than Gemini's ¥272.10 — reflecting a more conservative pricing strategy overall. The two tools are complementary: NotebookLM suits research and note-taking workflows, while Gemini is better suited for multimodal generation tasks. Choose based on your actual use case.