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

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) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 675) and chart position (#68 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Audio Notes | Email Me sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.00 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 675, 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.

Audio Notes | Email Me ships an update weekly, Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Audio Notes | Email Me | Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (675 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-notes-email-me/id1090744587/reviews) | **[4.9 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-ai-note-taker-and-recorder/id6451491556/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 675 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.6% of reviews** | 59.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#68** |
| Size | 80 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Manuel Escrig Ventura](https://appshunter.io/developer/539205978) | [Mohrer Associates LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698529821) |

## What reviewers say

### Audio Notes | Email Me

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

Quickly record and email your thoughts, tasks, and ideas on the go. Transcribe audio, summarize notes with AI, and send images or text instantly. Supports multiple devices and email recipients.

**Highlights:** One-tap email sending, Audio transcription, AI note summarization, Image and text sharing, Multi-device support, Widgets and Siri integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| 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 |
| 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


### Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-ai-note-taker-and-recorder/id6451491556)

**Currently charting:** #68 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

Capture and transcribe audio from meetings, lectures, and calls with AI-powered summaries. Organize and share your conversations effortlessly, ensuring you never miss important details. Ideal for professionals and students seeking enhanced productivity.

**Highlights:** Background audio recording, AI transcription of audio and calls, Intelligent conversation summaries, Unlimited recording time, Easy organization and sharing, Siri shortcuts integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard | $6.00 | per 7 days |
| Professional | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Professional | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Standard | $15.00 | per month |
| Professional | $17.99 | per month |
| Professional | $19.99 | per month |
| Professional | $21.99 | per month |
| Standard | $100.00 | per year |
| Professional | $139.99 | per year |
| Professional | $139.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 675 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 weekly, and Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder every 5 days. Most recently, Audio Notes | Email Me was updated on November 11, 2026 and Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder on November 11, 2026.

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