# Record Lectures: AI Note Taker — user reviews > 108 indexed App Store user reviews of Record Lectures by Zipo Apps Ltd., rated 4.51/5 from 167 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/record-lectures-ai-note-taker/id6664066817/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/record-lectures-ai-note-taker/id6664066817.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 138 · 4★ 7 · 3★ 6 · 2★ 2 · 1★ 15 ## What do users think of Record Lectures? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Transcribe Video from YouTube - 🚀 Transcribe for Audio Upload - 👍 Ease of Use - 👍 Accuracy - 👍 Time-Saving - 👍 Versatility - 👍 File Compatibility - 👍 Clarity in Text Output - 👍 Customizable Options - 👍 Professional Applications - 👍 Great Writing Assistant - 👍 Fantastic Tool - 👍 Excellent Transcription and First Draft Tool - 👍 Convenient for in person meetings and spitballing - 👍 Highly Recommended - 👍 Clutch App - 👍 Incredible Notetaker! - 👍 Just Works - 👍 Very Helpful Tool - 👍 Able to Understand/Summarize Medical Information - 👍 Extremely Impressive + Time Saving! - 👍 Fast and Easy - 👍 Good Note Taker - 👍 Works Well - 👍 Finally, a Tool That Makes My Life Easier! - 👍 Extremely Useful - 👍 Fast, Easy, Highly Useful Note Taking! - 👍 Love It! Highly Recommend! - 👍 Super Useful - 👍 Easy to Use and Effective - 👍 Lifesaver! Best Notetaker Out There **Cons** - 🐛 Speed of Transcription - 🐛 Transcription Accuracy - 🐛 Summary Feature - 🐛 Usability Concerns - 🐛 Slow for Transcriptions - 🐛 No Option to Upload Documents or Create Mind Maps or Formatting the Summary - 🐛 Unable to Copy, Share or Paste Long Worded Transcripts - 🐛 Unable to Remove Watermark Link URL - 🐛 Procession Recording Took 24hrs and Still Didn't Complete - 🐛 Doesn't Work on iPhone 8 **Commonly reported bugs** - Procession Recording Took 24hrs and Still Didn't Complete - Doesn't Work on iPhone 8 **Most requested features** - Upgrade to a Universal Program - Support the Import of Audio Files or Video Files - Add Dark Mode Option - Add Advanced Analytics Dashboard - Improve Transcription Speed - Enhance Transcription Accuracy - Improve Summary Feature - Enhance Usability - Add Option to Upload Documents or Create Mind Maps or Format the Summary - Add Ability to Copy, Share or Paste Long Worded Transcripts - Add Ability to Remove Watermark Link URL ## Newest reviews (11 of 108) ### 3/5 — Has potential *2025-07-16, version 2.0.0* It’s a reasonable app. As a general YT transcript app it is good and works great if the video has captions. It does have a few hiccups in my many experiences since the beginning when trying to transcribe YT or lectures. That being it can’t transcribe anything that doesn’t have captions already in the YT video which is incredibly annoying given my other similar apps can transcribe without captions. You’ll get a error message saying not captions available This definitely needs to be addressed and fixed for it to be a more effective for all users. Also needs more features for journalists , teachers , students and content creators and ai options to make the app better. ### 1/5 — Waste of money *2025-01-12, version 1.8.4* Got this app for free. Thank god I didn’t even pay a penny. I am still requesting for refund. This is piece of junk. Doesn’t work. ### 1/5 — Don’t recommend. *2025-01-07, version 1.8.4* The app worked on generating the Text only 4 times. It always freeze on generating the summery and you won’t even be able to see the Text. I also contacted with the support but till now no response to solve this issue. Use another AI Apps don’t download this one. ### 2/5 — Needs Significant Improvement in Accuracy and Summarization *2024-12-25* I’ve used the Transcribe app for processing YouTube videos, but unfortunately, my experience has been underwhelming. While the app offers convenient features, its execution leaves much to be desired. 1. Transcription Accuracy: The transcription quality is not reliable. Words are frequently misinterpreted or outright missing, making the text difficult to follow. This lack of precision is especially frustrating when dealing with technical or detailed content, where accuracy is critical. 2. Summary Feature: The summary tool is another major disappointment. It often misses key points and fails to grasp the main ideas of the video as a whole. Instead of delivering a comprehensive or insightful overview, the summaries feel fragmented and incomplete. This significantly reduces its value for users looking to save time by getting a clear picture of the content. 3. Usability Concerns: While the interface is functional, the app’s core purpose—to transcribe and summarize—feels poorly executed. For users relying on it for accurate and meaningful content extraction, this app may fall short of expectations. In its current state, I cannot recommend Transcribe to those seeking reliable transcription or summary tools. It might serve as a starting point, but the lack of accuracy and thoroughness undermines its utility. I hope the developers address these issues in future updates, as the app has potential but needs significant improvements. ### 3/5 — Features missing *2024-12-23, version 1.7.1* Great idea but only recording and youtube possible. Better would be upload files, videos and external video links as well ### 3/5 — Suporte Familiar *2024-12-22, version 1.7.1* Poderia ter suporte ao Family sharing. ### 3/5 — Enhancing the app *2024-12-13, version 1.6.9* The app is very slow for transcriptions specifically if the length of the recording is more than 4 minutes sometimes it stucks and no response. Also there is no option to upload documents or create mind maps or formatting the summary. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2024-12-12, version 1.6.9* Used to work so good but now it doesn’t transcribe anymore! All I get out is “………..” ### 1/5 — Please FIX ‼️add copy text & paste all text‼️ *2024-12-09* Urgent update changes needed in this app to be useful & become an excellent app‼️ I’m getting really frustrated with the apps inability to copy, share or paste anything which exceeds a specific number of words or characters because I cannot copy /paste long worded transcripts which is essential in this app to be useful. Most meetings, school classes or YP videos are over 3 hours. The app will transcribe in most cases 60-80% accuracy. This discrepancy requires one to copy all the words in the transcript then paste it onto notes or other documents, then one needs to proofread and edit to ensure the transcript is 100% correct. The app has no way to do this. In addition to this the option & ability to remove watermark link URL is needed urgently too. As such the app is useless in the vast majority of customers. Once the app is updated with these essential tools and urgently needed functionality is added then it will be a successful app I really hope that this is actioned immediately so I can get rid of all my other transcript apps & have one that does everything needed ‼️ ### 1/5 — 錄了半天會議記錄產生不出來，錄音檔也不見了！ *2024-12-05, version 1.6.9* 請改善 ### 1/5 — 試了好多次都失敗，連錄音檔都會不見 *2024-12-03, version 1.6.9* 語言選mandarin 也失敗，免費的果然不靠譜 ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Bait and Switch *2025-12-09, version 2.0.1* Worked real good at first, maybe three days total. Then error messages galore after a so called [ UPDATE ] from Apple Store. Don’t give your money to this developer. Months later I reinstalled to try again after updating but this app has morphed into a colostomy-bag and bricked. ### 1/5 — Doesn't work *2025-09-26, version 2.0.1* Get stuck on "receiving transcript". Nothing happens beyond that. ### 1/5 — 無用處 *2025-08-12, version 2.0.0* 毫無用處 ### 1/5 — Bait and Switch *2025-07-21, version 2.0.0* Worked real good at first, maybe three days total. Then error messages galore after a so called [ UPDATE ] from Apple Store. Don’t give your money to this developer. ### 1/5 — Unreliable and frustrating waste of money *2025-03-16, version 1.9.1* Transcribe AI is unreliable and frustrating. Despite using clear audio recordings, it only works about 25% of the time. 75% of the time, you’re left with nothing but wasted effort. If you need a transcription tool you can depend on, this isn’t it. Customer service is beyond useless. It feels like you’re dealing with an AI that’s stuck on repeat, mindlessly telling you to restart the app. That doesn’t fix anything. There’s no real help. It’s an absolute waste of money. Why pay for something that barely functions and comes with zero support? You’ll regret every cent spent on this app when you realize there are better options out there that actually deliver. Save yourself the headache—avoid Transcribe AI. If you value your time, money, and sanity, steer clear of this disappointing mess. Look for a transcription service that works and respects its users. ### 1/5 — Very disappointing *2025-02-25, version 1.9.0* I was pretty excited about this app and its capabilities but am EXTREMELY disappointed in its actual performance. I recorded an ~90 minute lecture. Over 4 hours later after I stopped recording the app still hadn’t completed the transcript. I don’t know if it ever would have completed it. I gave up. The app is pretty worthless if it doesn’t actually complete the transcript in a timely manner. ### 1/5 — Freeze on generating summary *2025-02-12, version 1.8.9* I dont even want the summary. Just show me the text I recorded please. That is the USP of the app. We can all just get the summary on ChatGPT ourselves.. Please fix because I rely on the notes I recorded ### 1/5 — Useless *2025-01-30, version 1.8.6* It’s frustrating and useless, every time I open the app to record a meeting for transcription, it freezes and stops working. I end up missing key points because I rely on it for note-taking It can be ok for up to 5 minutes maximum ### 1/5 — Garbage app *2025-01-22, version 1.8.5* I’m not sure why this app has so many positive reviews. The two times I have tried to use it, it just keep telling me the recording was processing and then tell me “oops, try again later”. App doesn’t work. ### 1/5 — Oops! *2025-01-22, version 1.8.5* Somthing went wrong ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Impressive! *2025-08-13, version 2.0.0* Worked great to capture audio from a video on another device. Very impressed. Very few errors, and also provided a surprisingly good summary of the key points. ### 5/5 — 中文 *2025-03-22, version 1.9.3* 要是可以加入简体中文就好咯 ### 5/5 — Camari *2025-02-03, version 1.8.7* Camari ### 5/5 — Phiên bản mới lỗi *2025-01-09, version 1.8.4* App mới cập nhật quá tệ, chỉ còn chức năng lấy link từ YouTube là hoạt động bình thường. Còn chức năng ghi âm không hoạt động được, ghi âm và tạo File xong toàn văng ứng dụng (tự đóng ứng dụng). Nói chung không bản cập nhật mới này quá tệ, quay về phiên bản cũ sẽ tốt hơn.. (Đã sửa lỗi) ### 5/5 — Revolutionizing Transcription: The Ultimate Tool for Precision and Efficiency *2025-01-07, version 1.8.4* Transcribe AI has truly impressed me with its functionality and precision. As someone who frequently works with audio and video content, this app has become an indispensable tool in my workflow. Here’s a detailed breakdown of its standout features: Pros 1. Transcribe Video from YouTube This feature is nothing short of phenomenal. Transcribe AI makes it incredibly easy to convert spoken content from YouTube videos into accurate text. • Ease of Use: The interface is intuitive and user-friendly. You simply input the video link, and the app handles the rest. • Accuracy: The transcription is impressively precise, even for videos with varying accents, background noises, or complex terminology. • Time-Saving: It eliminates the need to manually transcribe lengthy videos, allowing you to focus on analysis or content creation. • Versatility: Whether you’re a student, journalist, or content creator, this feature adapts perfectly to your needs, making research and documentation seamless. 2. Transcribe for Audio Upload The audio transcription capability is equally outstanding. • File Compatibility: The app supports multiple audio file formats, making it flexible for diverse use cases. • Clarity in Text Output: Even with unclear or low-quality audio, the transcription remains highly reliable and accurate. • Customizable Options: You can specify speaker differentiation, timestamps, or formatting preferences, which is perfect for detailed notes or professional documentation. • Professional Applications: This feature is a game-changer for professionals, especially in fields like legal, medical, or educational transcription. Cons • Speed of Transcription: While the results are undeniably high-quality, the process can sometimes feel a little slow. For longer files or videos, the waiting time could be improved to enhance user experience further. Overall Despite the minor speed concern, Transcribe AI deserves a full 5/5 rating. The app delivers exceptional value, with its accuracy and ease of use far outweighing any limitations. It’s a must-have for anyone looking to streamline transcription tasks, whether for personal, educational, or professional purposes. I’m extremely happy and satisfied with this app—it has exceeded my expectations in every way! ### 5/5 — app is a godsend *2024-12-27, version 1.8.0* product works as advertised - it’s regularly updated and has great / responsive support ### 5/5 — A Highly Recommended App *2024-12-26, version 1.8.0* This app is fantastic! The audio-to-text feature is incredibly helpful and a real time-saver. It even allows you to import previous audio files. I strongly suggest presenting the summarized text in a bullet-point style; this would make the information much clearer and easier to grasp at a glance. Additionally, adding Traditional Chinese would make the app even more user-friendly for users in Taiwan. Overall, a solid 5-star app! ### 5/5 — Excellent! *2024-12-22, version 1.7.1* 讚讚讚 ### 5/5 — Eccezionale e molto utile *2024-12-06, version 1.6.9* Funziona davvero bene. Oltre a trascrivere, traduce in tantissime lingue! ### 5/5 — Amazing! *2024-11-27, version 1.6.6* I love this app! The summaries and talking points are very accurate. This blows my mind! The only thing I would like to see changed is the way the transcripts are laid out. Instead of just one big section of the entire transcription, it would be awesome if it did it line by line if there are different people speaking. I have another app that does that, but it doesn’t do what this does. If you could add that, this app will be unbeatable! Great work! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-27.*