Comparison

Audio Notes | Email Me vs Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder

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

Head to head
About

Audio Notes | Email Me

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
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Email Me is designed to be the fastest way to record your ideas, thoughts, tasks, and follow-ups when you're on the go. It is the easiest and fastest way to email something to yourself so you will never forget things again. Ever. CORE FEATURES AND BENEFITS – Send notes to your email in one tap – Send audio notes with transcriptions – Send images from your Camera or Library in one tap – Send your clipboard content in one tap – Supports multiple recipients with multiple email addresses – Supports Widgets – Supports iOS App Extensions – Universal App for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro – Multiple custom App icons and themes – Siri and Shortcuts support – Option to use your own SMTP Configuration AI TOOLS – Summarize any note in one tap – Turn a note into a task list automatically – Translate a note into another language – Edit any AI result with a prompt before regenerating over your changes TRANSCRIPTION – Transcribe your own audio notes automatically – Transcribe WhatsApp voice notes by sharing them into the app – Transcribe Apple Voice Memos by sharing them into the app – On-device transcription support SHARE EXTENSION / ACTION EXTENSION – Share a voice note to transcribe it in one tap – Share a link from Safari in one tap – Share text from a website in one tap – Share an image in one tap from the Action Extension – Share extension supports major App Store apps APPLE WATCH – Standalone Watch App – Watch App Complications for every Complication type – Send text notes in one tap – Send audio notes in one tap – Send audio recordings in one tap – Notes sent from your Watch appear in My Notes on your iPhone MAC APP – Standalone macOS App – Integrates as a macOS menu bar icon – Supports macOS Widgets – Supports macOS Share Extension EASY TO CONFIGURE – Set predefined email addresses – Set a predefined subject prefix if desired – Set a predefined email signature if desired – Set an email alias – Set the reply-to email address ACCESSIBILITY – Accessibility labels app-wide for VoiceOver – Supports dynamic text sizing – Supports sounds and vibration feedback – Supports dark mode – Custom CoreHaptics for precise haptics – Reduce Motion accessibility checks within the app, which automatically reduce motion IMPORTANT – Send an unlimited number of emails – Notes are delivered to your email inbox instantly – No data collected or shared with third parties, at all – AI Voice Memos supports two URL schemes: EmailMe://?message=Hello emailme://hello PRESS "If you're looking for something to capture everything you need to remember, and capture it quickly, I highly recommend picking up AI Voice Memos." – The Unofficial Apple Weblog "If you need to send photos or screenshots to yourself on a regular basis, then AI Voice Memos will save you quite a bit of time." – Productivity Blog SUBSCRIPTIONS Yearly Premium Subscription: Send unlimited emails for 1 year. Cancel your subscription any time. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period by going to your iOS Account Settings after purchase. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms and conditions: https://www.emailmeapp.net/terms/ For more information or questions, please contact: info@emailmeapp.net

About

Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder

This app records audio and phone calls, then uses AI to transcribe them into text. It generates intelligent summaries, organizes notes, and allows for easy sharing. Ideal for meetings, lectures, and personal use, ensuring you capture every important detail.

Highlights
  • Background audio recording
  • AI transcription
  • Intelligent summaries
  • Phone call recording
  • Unlimited recording time
  • Easy organization and sharing
  • Siri shortcuts
Features
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Wave AI Note Taker: Audio and Phone Call Recorder for Transcription, Note-Taking & More Whether you're in a business meeting, classroom lecture, or on a call, Wave ensures you never miss a crucial detail. With its seamless background audio recording, intelligent summaries, and powerful AI transcription, Wave simplifies meetings for maximum productivity. Put AI into action today to capture, organize, and share your conversations. WHAT CUSTOMERS SAY "Honestly don't know how this app can do such a good job with taking notes of technical stuff and acronyms and things, but it does." "Wave took down the people names, and somehow they were able to tell who is who when they spoke and they would put down the person name and 98 times out of 100 they were correct." "Wave did capture all notes from the last two very complex design sessions and it very neatly clearly succinctly gave me a summary with next steps in the way it organized the notes was fantastic." KEY FEATURES OF WAVE AI Audio Recording & Transcription - Wave works in the background, continuously capturing conversations without interrupting your workflow. Ideal for in-person meetings, lectures, and personal notes. - Convert your recorded audio or phone calls into accurate, shareable text. Perfect for meetings, interviews, and dictation. Say goodbye to manually taking notes. - Seamlessly record phone calls through the app and automatically generate detailed transcriptions and summaries, keeping your conversations organized and easy to reference. Intelligent Summaries - Wave's AI technology converts lengthy conversations into concise summaries, giving you the key takeaways at a glance. Focus on what matters most with actionable lists, notes, and to-dos. Privacy & Security Focus - With Wave, your recordings and transcriptions are fully secure. You control your data—easily export or delete any files when needed. Unlimited Recording Time - Wave allows you to record as much as you want, whether it's a short dictation or a long in-person meeting. You'll never have to worry about running out of time mid-conversation. Easy Organization and Sharing - Wave's intuitive interface lets you categorize and organize your recordings into easily searchable lists or memos, making it a perfect tool for students, professionals, and everyday use. - Share your transcribed audio or text via URL, PDF, iMessage, and more. Keep your team, clients, or family in the loop with just a few taps. - Set up Siri shortcuts or use the Action Button to instantly start recording a new meeting or note on the go. Flexible Use Cases - For professionals who need accurate meeting minutes or summaries of discussions. Wave is built for seamless recording of face-to-face conversations, making it easier to stay present and engaged. - Students and educators record and transcribe lectures, classroom discussions, and personal study sessions with ease. Organize your notes for easy review before exams or group projects. - Journalists use Wave to capture interviews with clear audio and convert them to text for easier editing and article writing. - Whether you're using it as a notepad, memo recorder, or to capture important moments from your phone calls, Wave is versatile and easy to use for every type of user. DESIGNED FOR MAXIMUM PRODUCTIVITY Wave helps you get more done in less time: - Boost productivity by focusing on the conversation, not on taking notes. - Stay organized with searchable transcriptions and notes—easily find any word or topic without scrubbing through audio files. - Export and share important meeting notes, memos, or interviews instantly to streamline your workflow. Get Started with Wave Today Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: http://wave.co/privacy

Screenshots

Audio Notes | Email Me4 screens
Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder4 screens

Verdict

The call

Audio Notes | Email Me and Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of Audio Notes | Email Me's written reviews are positive against 59% of Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder's. Audio Notes | Email Me also leads on device support (6 vs 3). Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 669) and chart position (#55 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence 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

Both are free to download. Audio Notes | Email Me sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $6.00 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Audio Notes | Email Me against 4.9 for Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder has 12K 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 59% of Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Audio Notes | Email Me ships an update every 9 days, Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Audio Notes | Email Me versus Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudio Notes | Email MeWave AI Note Taker & Recorder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (669 ratings)4.9 (12K ratings) — better
Positive reviews92.0% of reviews — better59.2% of reviews
Number of ratings66912K — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#55 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB149 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperManuel Escrig VenturaMohrer Associates LLC

Customer experience

Audio Notes | Email Me

All ratings669 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral0.9%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews212 reviews
Positive92.0%
Neutral0.9%
Negative7.1%

Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder

All ratings12,023 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews196 reviews
Positive59.2%
Neutral9.2%
Negative31.6%

User reviews

Audio Notes | Email Me

From 669 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder

From 12K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Solid features, simple and fast
  • 🚀 Excellent for meetings and note-taking
  • 🚀 Accurate transcription and summarization
  • 👍 Responsive and helpful support
  • 👍 Cross-device syncing

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Recording issues, stops and restarts
  • 🐛 Buggy, app gets stuck sometimes
  • 🔒 Fraudulent charges and billing issues
  • 🔋 Recording stops when phone calls come in

Bugs and requests

Audio Notes | Email Me

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Recordings not saving
  • Login and account creation issues
  • Incompatibility with certain devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to identify speakers in transcripts
  • In-app recording for phone calls and audio
  • Formatting options for exported notes
  • Hierarchical headings in summaries
  • Real-time processing and note-taking

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Audio Notes | Email Me

Subscriptions4
  • Email Me: Audio Notes – Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Email Me: Audio Notes – Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Email Me: Audio Notes – Quarterly$5.993 Months
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  • Email Me: Audio Notes – Yearly7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Voice Memos Lifetime$29.99
11 purchases

Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder

Subscriptions11
  • Standard$6.007 Days
  • Professional$6.997 Days
  • Professional$8.997 Days
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  • Standard$15.001 Month
  • Professional$17.991 Month
  • Professional$19.991 Month
  • Professional$21.991 Month
  • Standard3 Days trial$100.001 Year
  • Professional2 variants$139.991 Year
  • Professional7 Days trial$139.991 Year
  • Professional3 Days trial$139.991 Year

Questions

Is Audio Notes | Email Me free?
Audio Notes | Email Me is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder free?
Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Audio Notes | Email Me or Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder?
Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder is rated higher. Audio Notes | Email Me averages 4.8 out of 5 from 669 ratings, while Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder averages 4.9 from 12K ratings.
Do Audio Notes | Email Me or Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder have ads?
Neither Audio Notes | Email Me nor Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Audio Notes | Email Me or Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder?
Audio Notes | Email Me ships an update every 9 days, and Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder every 5 days. Most recently, Audio Notes | Email Me was updated on September 23, 2026 and Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder on September 24, 2026.

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