# Noted vs Drafts

The clearest difference is rating: Drafts at 4.8 against Noted's 4.5. Drafts also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 55%) and iOS requirement (15.8 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Noted sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Drafts sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Drafts 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 70% of Drafts's.

Noted ships an update weekly, Drafts every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Noted | Drafts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/drafts/id1236254471/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.7K | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.1% of reviews | **70.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 384 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.8** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Digital Workroom Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/941209527) | [Agile Tortoise](https://appshunter.io/developer/331942785) |

## What reviewers say

### Noted

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

Record, transcribe, and organize audio notes for meetings and studies. Link audio moments to text notes, skip silences, and dictate your thoughts. Share and sync across devices with customizable themes and reminders.

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

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Noted Assistant | $2.99 | per month |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 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 |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Secret Discount (1 year) | $44.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription – Promo | $49.99 | per year |
| Noted+ Lifetime (Upgrade) | $39.99 | one-time |
| 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


### Drafts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drafts/id1236254471)

Quickly capture text and send it to other apps with this versatile writing tool. It functions as a notebook, editor, and automation tool, allowing for seamless integration with various services and AI LLMs. Organize, customize, and process your text efficiently across all your Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Quick text capture, Send text to other apps, Writing automation tool, Cross-device sync, Text manipulation actions, Customizable interface, AI LLM integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Drafts Pro - Monthly  i | $2.99 | per month |
| Drafts Pro - Annual  i | $24.99 | per year |
| Drafts Pro - Patron  i | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Extremely useful app
- 👍 Powerful and flexible
- 💡 Great for productivity and note-taking
- 👍 Seamless sync across devices
- 🚀 Streamlines workflows

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model is too expensive
- 🤔 Subscription required for advanced features
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🤔 Confusing UI changes in newer version
- 💰 Dislike the move to a subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Paste function not working properly
- Syncing issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved integration with other apps
- Ability to edit custom actions without subscription
- One-time purchase option instead of subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Noted free?

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

### Is Drafts free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Noted or Drafts?

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

### Do Noted or Drafts have ads?

Neither Noted nor Drafts shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Noted or Drafts?

Noted ships an update weekly, and Drafts every 6 days. Most recently, Noted was updated on October 29, 2026 and Drafts on November 1, 2026.

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