Comparison

Sonocent Link 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

Sonocent Link

Record, annotate, and organize audio notes with text, photos, and scribbles. Seamlessly sync recordings to a desktop application for further review and study.

Highlights
  • High-quality audio recording
  • Color highlighting of audio
  • Add text and photo notes
  • Scribbled notes alongside audio
  • Full playback and editing
  • Sync with desktop software
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Sonocent Link is the fully- featured companion app for Sonocent Audio Notetaker, on PC or Mac. The App enables users to create high quality audio recordings, mark up the interesting audio with colour highlighting and add text notes, photographs and scribbled notes alongside the audio. Once a recording is complete it can be saved on the mobile device and imported to Sonocent Audio Notetaker on PC or Mac for further review. *** Sonocent Link enables full playback of recordings made on the app, and allows all editing features to be used in the App on playback, so you can review and engage with your recordings wherever you are. *** Sonocent Link is made available as part of a wider subscription. If you have been told you have access to the Sonocent Link App please use the credentials that will have been provided to you as part of your subscription. If you do not have access to Sonocent Link as part of a wider subscription, please download the ‘Sonocent Recorder’ app, which can optionally be upgraded to receive premium features. “Users are likely to find annotating and visually organising audio a boost to productivity” - PC Advisor magazine Sonocent provides audio note taking software to help students study more effectively and productively by capturing the ideas in their classes as audio files, allowing users to highlight the most useful parts of the recording, to quickly and easily revisit and learn later.

About

Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder

Capture, transcribe, and summarize audio recordings and phone calls seamlessly. This tool helps you never miss crucial details from meetings, lectures, or conversations, organizing and sharing them with ease.

Highlights
  • Background audio recording
  • AI transcription of audio and calls
  • Intelligent conversation summaries
  • Unlimited recording time
  • Secure data with export/delete options
  • Easy organization and sharing
  • Siri shortcuts integration
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

Sonocent Link4 screens
Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder at 59% against Sonocent Link's 14%. Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.6) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 months). Sonocent Link's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.00 per 7 days. Sonocent Link asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder has 12K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Sonocent Link's written reviews are positive against 59% of Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sonocent Link ships an update every 5 months, Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Sonocent Link versus Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSonocent LinkWave AI Note Taker & Recorder
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (16 ratings)4.9 (12K ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews59.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1612K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#73 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSonocent LtdMohrer Associates LLC

Customer experience

Sonocent Link

All ratings16 ratings
Positive56.3%
Neutral18.8%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative71.4%

Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder

All ratings12,293 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews200 reviews
Positive59.0%
Neutral9.5%
Negative31.5%

Bugs and requests

Sonocent Link

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

None

Sonocent Link

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder

Subscriptions10
  • 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
  • Professional$139.991 Year
  • Professional3 Days trial$139.991 Year

Questions

Is Sonocent Link free?
Sonocent Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
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, Sonocent Link or Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder?
Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder is rated higher. Sonocent Link averages 3.6 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder averages 4.9 from 12K ratings.
Do Sonocent Link or Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder have ads?
Neither Sonocent Link nor Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sonocent Link or Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder?
Sonocent Link ships an update every 5 months, and Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder every 5 days. Most recently, Sonocent Link was updated on November 2, 2026 and Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder on November 10, 2026.

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