# Noted vs Easy Voice Recorder

The clearest difference is update cadence: Noted at weekly against Easy Voice Recorder's every 3 months. Noted also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Easy Voice Recorder's advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 55%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Noted sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Easy Voice Recorder sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Easy Voice Recorder holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.7K and 11K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Noted's written reviews are positive against 78% of Easy Voice Recorder's.

Noted ships an update weekly, Easy Voice Recorder every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Noted | Easy Voice Recorder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noted-transcribe-audio-notes/id1149425482/reviews) | **[4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-voice-recorder/id1222784166/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.7K | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.1% of reviews | **78.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 384 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Digital Workroom Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/941209527) | [Digipom Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1222784165) |

## What reviewers say

### Noted

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noted-transcribe-audio-notes/id1149425482)

Record, transcribe, and organize audio notes with advanced features like time-stamping, intelligent playback, and voice typing. Seamlessly sync across devices and share in various formats. Ideal for students and professionals seeking efficient note-taking.

**Highlights:** Audio transcription, Time-stamped notes, Intelligent playback, Voice typing, Crystal-clear recording, Cross-device sync, Easy sharing

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Noted Assistant | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription – Promo | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Secret Discount (1 year) | $44.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription – Promo | $49.99 | per year |
| Noted+ Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent note-taking features
- ⏱️ Helpful time-stamping and audio playback
- 📝 Versatile and organized note-taking
- 🤖 Impressive AI transcription capabilities
- 👍 Sleek and user-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Overly restrictive free version
- 💰 Subscription-based model
- 🐛 Sync and stability issues
- 🖌️ Limited formatting and customization options
- 🔇 Inconsistent audio recording quality

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Issues with audio playback and syncing
- Inconsistent performance on different devices
- Unexpected data loss and note deletion

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit and trim audio recordings
- More advanced formatting and layout options
- Integration with other note-taking and productivity apps
- Improved search and organization tools
- Offline mode for recording and note-taking


### Easy Voice Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-voice-recorder/id1222784166)

Record and transcribe important moments like meetings, notes, and classes in high quality. This app offers fast playback, easy sharing, and editing tools. Widgets allow for quick recording access.

**Highlights:** High-quality audio recording (PCM, MP4, AAC), Convert recordings to text (transcription), Fast playback speed, Easy sharing of recordings and transcriptions, Cut and trim recordings, Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Make videos | $0.99 | one-time |
| Theme Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full transcriptions | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Great recording quality
- 📝 Accurate transcription
- 💾 Convenient cloud/device storage
- 🔒 Reliable and stable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional recording issues
- 🔍 Transcription accuracy could be improved
- 🔍 Editing features could be more robust
- 🔍 Organizational tools like folders needed
- 🔍 Placement of key features (like transcription) not intuitive

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings not saving properly
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Unexpected app behavior when connected to Bluetooth

**Requested features**

- Ability to record phone calls
- More customization options (e.g. themes, recording formats)
- Improved editing tools (trim, splice, etc.)
- Folder/tagging system for organizing recordings
- Faster rewind/skip functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Noted free?

Noted is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Easy Voice Recorder free?

Easy Voice Recorder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Noted or Easy Voice Recorder?

Easy Voice Recorder is rated higher. Noted averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Easy Voice Recorder averages 4.8 from 11K ratings.

### Do Noted or Easy Voice Recorder have ads?

Neither Noted nor Easy Voice Recorder shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Noted or Easy Voice Recorder?

Noted ships an update weekly, and Easy Voice Recorder every 3 months. Most recently, Noted was updated on November 2, 2026 and Easy Voice Recorder on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*