# Noted vs Momentum

The clearest difference is rating: Noted at 4.5 against Momentum's 3.8. Noted also leads on ratings volume (3.7K vs 100) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Momentum's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Noted sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Momentum sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Noted holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Noted has 3.7K ratings behind it against 100, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Noted's written reviews are positive against 62% of Momentum's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Noted ships an update weekly, Momentum every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Noted | Momentum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noted-transcribe-audio-notes/id1149425482/reviews)** | [3.8 (100 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/momentum/id1564329434/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.7K** | 100 |
| Positive reviews | 55.1% of reviews | **62.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 384 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Digital Workroom Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/941209527) | [Momentum Dashboard Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1564329436) |

## 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 (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


### Momentum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/momentum/id1564329434)

Enhance your new tab page with a focus-driven start screen. Get daily inspiration, manage tasks, and access quick links, all while enjoying beautiful nature photos and quotes.

**Highlights:** Daily inspiring photo, quote, and mantra, Task reminders and to-do list manager, Website and app shortcuts, Local weather information, Customizable dashboard, Focus-driving soundscapes, Pomodoro timer

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Momentum Plus - Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Momentum Plus - Yearly | $46.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Beautiful and aesthetic design
- 🔓 Helpful productivity features
- 👍 Inspiring daily quotes and images
- ✨ Great browser start page replacement
- 💡 Useful to-do list and note-taking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires account login
- 💰 Subscription model too expensive
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Limited customization options in free version
- 🌐 Compatibility issues on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and frequent log-outs
- Tab reloading problems
- Incompatibility with certain Safari features
- RAM usage issues on M1 Macs

**Requested features**

- Add support for multiple languages
- Integrate with popular task management apps
- Allow customization of background images
- Improve sync between devices
- Add more widgets and productivity tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Noted free?

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

### Is Momentum free?

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

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

Noted is rated higher. Noted averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Momentum averages 3.8 from 100 ratings.

### Do Noted or Momentum have ads?

Neither Noted nor Momentum shows ads.

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

Noted ships an update weekly, and Momentum every 3 weeks. Most recently, Noted was updated on November 2, 2026 and Momentum on October 24, 2026.

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