# SoundNote — user reviews > 320 indexed App Store user reviews of SoundNote by David Estes, rated 3.80/5 from 13 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundnote/id364789577/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundnote/id364789577.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 9 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 4 ## What do users think of SoundNote? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Great for recording lectures and meetings - 👍 Ability to tap notes to jump to that part of the audio - 📤 Easy to export notes and audio - 🎨 Drawing capabilities - 🎥 Good audio quality **Cons** - 🐛 Crashes and stability issues - 🔒 Lack of password protection or security features - 📂 No folder or organization system for notes - 🖍️ Limited text formatting options (no bold, italic, etc.) - 🔍 Difficulty navigating and searching through notes **Commonly reported bugs** - Typing issues, such as duplicate characters or unresponsive keyboard - Audio recording cutting out or becoming distorted - Syncing issues between notes and audio **Most requested features** - Folders or notebooks to organize notes - Text formatting options (bold, italic, underline, etc.) - Pause/rewind/fast-forward controls for audio playback - Integration with cloud storage (Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.) - Ability to insert images or diagrams into notes ## Newest reviews (14 of 320) ### 4/5 — Good for University *2023-08-31, version 2.5.3* This app is great for recording lectures, but please can you add folders so I can group my recordings together? It’s really hard to differentiate recordings because they’re all under the same channel. Thanks! ### 2/5 — 困ってます *2019-10-01, version 2.5.3* 使用中、強制終了します 改善お願いします ### 2/5 — Minimalistisch *2019-06-25, version 2.5.3* Also ich muss ehrlich gestehen, dafür, dass es kostenpflichtig ist, ist diese App echt dürftig. Man kann nur aufnehmen, malen (wegradieren ist nicht möglich) und mit der testator Schreiber. Die Notizen können auch nur der Mail oder Link exportiert werden. Also ich hätte mir wirklich mehr erhofft. Da sind einige gratis Apps sogar vielfältiger... ### 4/5 — Needs folders and an erase feature *2016-05-17, version 2.5.2* I love using this app with my students, but really want an update! ### 3/5 — Please update *2015-08-11, version 2.5.2* Love the concept. One of the best options out there for learners who need additional repetition and visual queuing. This app has tremendous potential, but hasn't been updated since 2014. May I make a few suggestions? -An "eraser" option rather than a delete button -Option to place files/lectures into folders -Cursor should move/respond to audio playback -Option to send files with audio from iPad to iPad not including family sharing -Keyboard has a tendency to freeze when adding or editing text ### 3/5 — Tiene algunos problemas y es un poco cara *2015-07-07, version 2.5.2* Está bastante bien, un poco cara. El problema que yo tengo es que a veces se bloquea el teclado y la única forma de que vuelva a funcionar es quitando la aplicación y volviéndola a instalar, con lo que pierdes todo lo que tenías hecho. Es muy frustrante, la verdad. ### 2/5 — It may be wonderful, but . . . *2015-01-03, version 2.5.2* . . . best I can tell, it is devoid of user manual or other instructions. I thought I was buying a productivity app, not a figure-it-out game. ### 4/5 — Ottima, ma.... *2014-12-28, version 2.5.2* App utilissima per prendere appunti all'università perché permette di riprendere le parti del discorso perse durante le lezioni. Tuttavia mancano funzioni utili come ad esempio la possibilità di evidenziare le parti del testo! La quinta stellina la meriterà solo quando la renderete più ricca! ### 5/5 — Best meeting note taking app *2014-12-20, version 2.5.2* I have been using this app for about three years. The ability to decipher my notes has saved me many times. A strong recommendation. ### 5/5 — Great app *2014-11-02, version 2.5.2* I've used this app since it was new, great easy app ### 5/5 — Excellent app for recording notes and meetings *2014-10-24, version 2.5.2* I have used this app daily for at least two years now. It is excellent for recording meetings and sharing the audio. It's simple and effective. ### 3/5 — Le falta mucho para justificar el precio *2014-10-11, version 2.5.2* Aunque cumple lo que promete, le falta mucho para justificar su precio. _ En modo apaisado, no se oculta la barra de documentos, por lo que la hoja es más pequeña que en vertical. El modo apaisado es mejor pq el teclado es más grande. _ Se puede dibujar, pero la hoja no se desliza mientras dibujas. _No permite escribir con stylus, sólo a mano alzada. Si apoyas la muñeca se mueve la hoja y no deja escribir. _ No deja insertar fotos/gráficos. _ Si estás en clase o en una reunión y tienes que ver el calendario o un contacto (algo que siempre se hace) la grabación se pausa. Creo que eso debería ser configurable por el usuario. ### 3/5 — Impossibile concertire i file *2014-10-05, version 2.5.2* L'app funziona bene, ma non si possono convertire i file nè ascoltare con altre applicazioni, secondo me una grossa pecca. ### 3/5 — If it could be cloud based *2014-09-18, version 2.5.1* I also use Evernote Premium. If I could have the “cloud functionality” I would probably forget about Evernote. Then again, adding pictures (scan) so I could draw and annotate on top of it… ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — The eraser does not work when pressed twice *2023-12-09, version 2.5.5* The eraser does not work when pressed twice ### 1/5 — Keeps crashing *2022-10-27, version 2.5.3* I used to use this note taker regularly without any problems but since I purchased a new iPad this apps has become unstable and I am no longer able to rely on it. It crashes constantly so is unusable. I paid good money for this app and so I am very disappointed. ### 1/5 — Does not work *2021-01-01, version 2.5.3* This app does not work on my iPad Pro-with my 2.0 pencil ### 1/5 — It’s finished! *2020-10-02, version 2.5.3* Where once it worked, now with iOS 14, no longer the case. Of course the real crime is far beyond the company taking money. It’s now where are my important notes and how do I get them back???!!! ### 1/5 — Used to work great *2017-03-02, version 2.5.2* Worked great on my old iPad3 but the recording feature does not work on my new iPad Pro ### 1/5 — 쓰다보니 너무 불편한게 많네요.... 환불부탁합니다. *2015-12-14, version 2.5.2* 환불하려고 합니다. 불편한게 한두가지가 아니네요.. ### 1/5 — 解決方法 *2014-07-14, version 2.5.1* マイクロホンにアクセスできませんという表示が出ます。録音ができません ### 1/5 — CRASHED MY IPAD ! ! ! ! ! *2014-01-16, version 2.5.1* I just came back from an AMAZING SEMINAR, recorded 50 HOURS of AUDIO with notes. Next day I go to my IPAD and I see the “HELLO” screen totally formatted IPAD ALL DATA LOST ! ! ! ! THIS APP is very unstable. Furthermore the SOUNDNOTE READER APP for the MAC CRASHES too. TOO BAD it doesn’t work, very DISAPPOINTED !!!! ### 1/5 — Esta bien para ipad *2013-12-05, version 2.5.1* Esta app no funciona en el iphone5s :/ que tristesa y tan bueno que es el programa para el ipad pero no siempre se puede cargar el ipad para todos lados por su tamaño ### 1/5 — Please fix problems after updating ios7 *2013-10-10, version 2.5* I want to report some problems of soundnote. First, I cannot write korean caracter correctly. Because it is imposible write final consonant. This problem was reported also in other app(google chrome), but after fixing theirselves there are no trouble with korean caracter sistem. Second, magnifying glass doesn't work correctly. Letters don't appear when I am using magnifyng glass. I have to move up the cusor when I want to see the letters even if it is not the correct position. I would be grateful if you could fix these problems. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Sound Note is a great solution *2022-10-02, version 2.5.3* I have been using Sound note since 2015 and find it a great solution. The only problem that has come up is that it is difficult to back up all of ones notes, I have requested a solution. That said it is still better than anything else I can find. ### 5/5 — Great App *2018-10-24, version 2.5.3* I have used this app for years in large classroom settings. The recording come out great. ### 5/5 — Simply reliable *2018-08-22, version 2.5.3* When all you want to do is record and take notes of an interview or lecture, this is great. I love the ability to tap on my typing and listen to the recording at that point. And if you want to do more, share audio and text via dropbox. One of my few “always used” apps. ### 5/5 — The best *2017-06-16, version 2.5.3* I take notes and audio all the time I use this one everyday. Unlike many others it never crashes or fails. The best! ### 5/5 — Funktioniert unter iOS 10 zuverlässig und Bedienung ist unauffällig *2017-02-18, version 2.5.2* Ich selber benutze die App schon seit vielen Jahren. Funktionserweiterungen gab es all die Jahre nicht - aber darüber bin ich froh, weil wenn ich live mitschreibe, so kann ich eh nur ganz wenig tun. Schön ist, dass es diese iPad-App auch als macOS-App gibt, so dass man die Aufzeichnungen auch zuhause am Mac hören und ggf. ergänzen kann. Über die Jahre habe ich auch andere Programme gekauft, aber deren Benutzungsoberfläche ist nicht so schlank gehalten wie diese App. ### 5/5 — Love this app *2016-11-28, version 2.5.2* I love having the ability to write notes while it records at the same time, so I don't miss anything during class. ### 5/5 — Essential App *2016-11-03, version 2.5.2* I have been using SoundNote for over four years and I cannot imagine doing my job without it. It has revolutionised the way I make notes, conduct meetings and attend conferences. Thank you for a brilliant app! ### 5/5 — Must have *2015-10-09, version 2.5.2* This app is so useful, I think it is a must have for all iPad users who attend meetings, go to college, attend lectures etc. So simple to use, just do what you would normally do, but get a time stamped recording of the event at the same time. Amazing. Full marks! ### 5/5 — The best I’ve found *2015-01-16, version 2.5.2* I’ve used SoundNote from the very beginning and love it. Every once in a while I check to see if someone else has created something as good. Thus far I have not found anything. Other apps add features that I don’t need and they unnecessarily complicate things. I especially like the fact that one can email files (text only OR text with audio) OR send the file to Dropbox. It’s a great way to backup files if one is not able to sync with one’s computer for a while. I say it’s 5+. ### 5/5 — Super app for meetings *2014-12-24, version 2.5.2* I've used this app in small meetings of just two and as large as 50 people. It worked great in both. Audio replay was audible in both cases and the notes and audio sync is excellent. --- *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 2026-07-27.*