# Noted vs Lab Scale

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Noted | Lab Scale |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noted-transcribe-audio-notes/id1149425482/reviews)** | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lab-scale-smartlogs-pro/id1530607491/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.7K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **55.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 384 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Digital Workroom Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/941209527) | [ReFleX Wireless Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/666581212) |

## 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


### Lab Scale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lab-scale-smartlogs-pro/id1530607491)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


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