# Audio Notes | Email Me vs Notes

Audio Notes | Email Me and Notes both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of Audio Notes | Email Me's written reviews are positive against 51% of Notes's. Audio Notes | Email Me also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 9 months). Notes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (641K vs 669). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Audio Notes | Email Me sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Audio Notes | Email Me against 4.8 for Notes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notes has 641K ratings behind it against 669, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Audio Notes | Email Me's written reviews are positive against 51% of Notes's.

Audio Notes | Email Me ships an update every 9 days, Notes every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Audio Notes | Email Me | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (669 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-notes-email-me/id1090744587/reviews) | [4.8 (641K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes/id1110145109/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 669 | **641K** |
| Positive reviews | **92.0% of reviews** | 51.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 77 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Manuel Escrig Ventura](https://appshunter.io/developer/539205978) | [Apple](https://appshunter.io/developer/284417353) |

## What reviewers say

### Audio Notes | Email Me

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-notes-email-me/id1090744587)

Quickly capture ideas, thoughts, tasks, and follow-ups on the go by emailing them to yourself. Supports text, audio with transcription, images, and clipboard content. Integrates with iOS extensions and Apple Watch for seamless note-taking.

**Highlights:** Email notes in one tap, Audio notes with transcription, Send images from camera/library, Clipboard content sharing, iOS App Extensions support, Apple Watch standalone app, macOS menu bar integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Email Me: Audio Notes – Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Email Me: Audio Notes – Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Email Me: Audio Notes – Quarterly | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Email Me: Audio Notes – Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| Voice Memos Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast, full-featured, and easy to use
- 👍 Excellent app, solid, and great for productivity
- 🚀 Seamless, intuitive, and efficient workflow
- 👍 Responsive and helpful developer
- 🚀 Extremely useful and time-saving

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues with Apple Watch
- 🔒 Concerns about security and privacy with custom SMTP
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔒 Subscription model and lack of lifetime purchase option

**Reported bugs**

- Emails not always sending as expected
- Losing unsent notes after app crashes
- Subscription issues and inability to restore purchases

**Requested features**

- Transcription of voice notes
- More customization options for app appearance
- Ability to edit text without triggering send
- Improved Apple Watch integration and functionality


### Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes/id1110145109)

Capture your thoughts, ideas, and important information with a versatile note-taking app. Attach various file types, scan documents, create checklists, and even sketch directly within your notes. Organize with folders, tags, and smart searches, and collaborate with others on shared notes.

**Highlights:** Add attachments (PDFs, images, links), Scan paper documents, Create checklists, Sketch with finger or stylus, Search text in notes and handwriting, Collaborate on shared notes, Quick Note feature

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📝 Versatile note-taking app
- 🔒 Secure with password/biometric lock
- 🌐 Seamless sync across devices
- 🚀 Quick and responsive
- 📂 Organized with folders and tags

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/retrieving notes
- 🔋 High battery drain when using Apple Pencil
- 📝 Limited formatting options (font, color, etc.)
- 🔒 Password reset issues with locked notes

**Reported bugs**

- Notes randomly disappearing or not syncing
- Cursor jumping around when editing text
- Typing lag and performance issues
- Inconsistent behavior when adding images
- Formatting problems when pasting content

**Requested features**

- Add undo/redo functionality
- Improve table formatting and calculations
- Allow custom folder colors and icons
- Implement a page view for longer notes
- Integrate with Reminders app for to-do lists


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Audio Notes | Email Me free?

Audio Notes | Email Me is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Notes free?

Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Audio Notes | Email Me or Notes?

Audio Notes | Email Me and Notes are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 669 and 641K ratings respectively.

### Do Audio Notes | Email Me or Notes have ads?

Neither Audio Notes | Email Me nor Notes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Audio Notes | Email Me or Notes?

Audio Notes | Email Me ships an update every 9 days, and Notes every 9 months. Most recently, Audio Notes | Email Me was updated on September 23, 2026 and Notes on September 24, 2026.

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