Comparison

Noted vs Lab Scale

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

Head to head
About

Noted

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
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Meet Noted: Your Essential Audio Note-Taking Study Tool & Meeting Companion Unlock the power of Noted, the ultimate voice recorder and note app, designed to simplify your study and work life. Record, transcribe, and organize all in one place. Don’t let important details slip away—Noted captures every word, so you can focus on what really matters. KEY FEATURES: • Audio Transcription: Convert audio or video files into precise text • Time-Stamped Notes: Link important moments in your audio to specific points in your notes for quick access • Intelligent Playback: Skip silences and unwanted noise with advanced Machine Learning features • Voice Typing: Dictate your notes and convert speech to text instantly • Crystal-Clear Recording: Capture audio with background noise reduction, even in busy places • Easy Sharing: Share via iCloud, PDF, TXT, M4A, or web links • Cross-Device Sync: Access notes on iPhone, iPad, Mac and even Apple Watch via iCloud. • Reminders: Schedule revision alerts for meetings, lectures, or exams • Custom Themes: Personalize your experience with unique theme options • Quick Access Widgets: Record right from your home screen • Secure Notes: Lock notes for extra privacy • Multi-Language Support: Available in 18 languages and counting Why Noted? Whether you’re a student capturing every lecture or a professional aiming to stay organized, Noted keeps all your notes in one searchable, secure place. Say goodbye to scattered notes and missed details. Boost Your Productivity Today! Try Noted for free with a 7-day trial and experience note-taking without the hassle. Download now and see why it’s the app you’ll rely on daily! Noted offers the following subscription options (prices may vary by location): • Free 7-Day Trial with Yearly plan • Monthly Plan: Auto-renews, Flexible with full access (no trial) • Lifetime Access: One-time purchase for permanent full access (no trial) Manage Subscriptions: • Payment charged to your App Store account after the free trial ends • Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled 24 hours before the period ends • Unused trial periods are forfeited when the subscription starts • Manage your subscription in Noted Account Settings or App Store Account Settings Family Sharing: • Available on Yearly plans For support, reach out at support@notedapp.io. Follow Us: TikTok: @notedapp X: @EverythingNoted Instagram: @notedapp Facebook: everythingnoted Privacy Policy: https://www.notedapp.io/privacy-policy/ Terms of Service: https://www.notedapp.io/terms-of-use/

About

Lab Scale

This app works with a smart food scale to record weight measurements. It offers manual logging or automated recording at set intervals. It's particularly useful for remote science education.

Highlights
  • Log weight readings
  • Manual logging
  • Interval/frequency logging
  • Compatible with Smart Food Scale
  • Useful for remote science classes
Features
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Use the Lab Scale app with a compatible Smart Food Scale to log weight readings manually or at a fixed interval/frequency. A must-have feature for remote learning science-related classes. To see a live demo, please search for the YouTube video: "smart chef Weighing Data Logger"

Screenshots

Noted4 screens
Lab Scale4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Noted at 55% against Lab Scale's 0%. Noted also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (3.7K vs 3). Lab Scale's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) 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. Noted sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Lab Scale asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Noted holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Noted has 3.7K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Noted's written reviews are positive against 0% of Lab Scale's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Noted ships an update weekly, Lab Scale fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Noted versus Lab Scale: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotedLab Scale
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (3.7K ratings) — better3.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews55.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3.7K — better3
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size384 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDigital Workroom LtdReFleX Wireless Inc.

Customer experience

Noted

All ratings3,690 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews848 reviews
Positive55.1%
Neutral11.2%
Negative33.7%

Lab Scale

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Noted

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

6 requests
  • 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
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  • Collaborative features for sharing and co-editing notes

Lab Scale

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Noted

Subscriptions11
  • Noted Assistant$2.991 Month
  • Weekly Subscription$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
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  • Monthly Subscription$6.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription – Promo3 Months trial$6.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$29.991 Year
  • Secret Discount (1 year)1 Year trial$44.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription – Promo1 Year trial$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • Noted+ Lifetime (Upgrade)$39.99
  • Noted+ Lifetime$59.99
None

Lab Scale

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Noted free?
Noted is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lab Scale free?
Lab Scale is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Noted or Lab Scale?
Noted is rated higher. Noted averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Lab Scale averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Noted or Lab Scale have ads?
Neither Noted nor Lab Scale shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Noted or Lab Scale?
Noted ships an update weekly, and Lab Scale fortnightly. Most recently, Noted was updated on October 24, 2026 and Lab Scale on October 21, 2026.

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