Comparison

Pencil Note vs Live Transcribe with Subtitly

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pencil Note

Create and organize digital sticky notes on a virtual bulletin board. Supports Apple Pencil for realistic writing and drawing with pressure sensitivity. Offers various paper types and pen colors for personalized notes.

Highlights
  • Digital bulletin board for notes
  • Apple Pencil support with pressure sensitivity
  • Four paper types and two pen colors
  • Finger eraser functionality
  • Organize and move notes freely
  • Split screen support
Features
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Gather your thoughts in a flash using Pencil Note! With support for the new Apple Pencil, you can create sticky notes and save them on a digital bulletin board. Choose from 4 different paper types: pink or yellow sticky notes, graphing, or cardstock paper and two pen colours: red or blue to create notes on the go. Keep track of important dates, lists and other matters in this handy app. Apple Pencil support allows you to jot down notes like you would in reality. Pressure sensitivity gives you the option to not only write, but draw. Applying more pressure with the pen creates thicker lines. Now, once enabled in the Options screen, you can also erase your mistakes using a swipe of your finger! Use Pencil Note to write or draw out ideas and always have them on hand! Features: - Create and keep track of notes using this handy digital bulletin board. - Move around notes to help you organize your thoughts to commit them to memory. - Use red or blue ink and choose from 4 paper types to make differentiation easy. - Make a mistake? Simply trash the note and create a new one or enable the finger eraser in the Options screen to make quick work of your errors with a swipe of your fingertip! - Draw or write! The Apple Pencil support allows you to further enhance your notes, but you can also draw designs with your fingertips. - Simple controls! Tap on a paper to create a new page and tap away from a note when done to minimize and then move it around the bulletin board. - Split screen is supported to let you take notes as you use other apps. - All rotations are now supported for more ease of use. - Throw away old or outdated notes using the waste basket icon to keep everything neat and tidy! - Keep an eye on all of your notes with a quick glance! Organize your day and your thoughts in a snap! **The music used in the App Preview videos are for demonstration purposes only and are not available within the app. The music has been provided by Sound-ideas.com.

About

Live Transcribe with Subtitly

This app provides real-time, on-device transcription and translation for conversations, supporting over 20 languages. It works offline, ensuring privacy and convenience without needing Wi-Fi. Transcripts can be saved and organized for later review.

Highlights
  • Real-time transcription
  • Live translation in 20+ languages
  • Private on-device AI processing
  • Offline functionality
  • Store and access transcripts
  • Customizable settings
Features
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Introducing Subtitly, the must-have app for live transcription and translation, designed to keep you connected in any conversation. Whether you’re traveling, learning a new language, or simply need help hearing clearly, Subtitly has you covered—all without ever needing Wi-Fi. Why Choose Subtitly? • Accurate Live Transcription: Get crystal-clear, real-time transcription of conversations, with industry-leading accuracy. • Live Translate in 20+ Languages: Understand and be understood across languages—Subtitly supports English, Spanish, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, and more! • Private On-Device AI: Your data is yours alone. Everything is processed on your device, so your conversations stay private. • Works Offline, Anytime: No signal? No problem. Subtitly works wherever you are, ensuring privacy and convenience on the go. • Store and Access Transcripts: Save and organize all your conversations in one place, perfect for reviewing key moments. • Fully Customizable: Tailor the app to fit your needs. Loved by Users Worldwide With a 4.9-star rating, users call Subtitly a “lifesaver” and say it makes every conversation accessible. Don’t miss out—download Subtitly today and stay connected, informed, and in control. Live Transcribe with Subtitly is the better alternative to Otter, Wave AI, Turbolearn AI, Otter AI, Coconote. License This app is licensed under Apple’s standard end-user license agreement (EULA). For more information, visit: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/. Privacy Policy: https://meadow-bearberry-cbd.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-b5492b38fced4abdb1b930cdcce817f4

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Live Transcribe with Subtitly at Free against Pencil Note's $0.99. Live Transcribe with Subtitly also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.4) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 7 months). Pencil Note's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Live Transcribe with Subtitly is free to download; Pencil Note costs $0.99 up front. Live Transcribe with Subtitly sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Pencil Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Live Transcribe with Subtitly holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Live Transcribe with Subtitly has 37 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 25% and 25% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pencil Note ships an update every 7 months, Live Transcribe with Subtitly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Pencil Note versus Live Transcribe with Subtitly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPencil NoteLive Transcribe with Subtitly
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating2.4 (5 ratings)4.3 (37 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings537 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size168 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMagitech CorporationTools Products FZ-LLC

Customer experience

Pencil Note

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative62.5%

Live Transcribe with Subtitly

All ratings35 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral5.7%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

None

Pencil Note

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Live Transcribe with Subtitly

Subscriptions2
  • Subtitly Premium - Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Premium - Annually$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Subtitly: Lifetime Access$39.99

Questions

Is Pencil Note free?
Pencil Note costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Live Transcribe with Subtitly free?
Live Transcribe with Subtitly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pencil Note or Live Transcribe with Subtitly?
Live Transcribe with Subtitly is rated higher. Pencil Note averages 2.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Live Transcribe with Subtitly averages 4.3 from 37 ratings.
Do Pencil Note or Live Transcribe with Subtitly have ads?
Neither Pencil Note nor Live Transcribe with Subtitly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pencil Note or Live Transcribe with Subtitly?
Pencil Note ships an update every 7 months, and Live Transcribe with Subtitly every 5 days. Most recently, Pencil Note was updated on November 2, 2026 and Live Transcribe with Subtitly on October 30, 2026.

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