# Noted vs Transcribe Audio to Text

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Transcribe Audio to Text at 85% against Noted's 55%. Transcribe Audio to Text also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Noted's advantage is ratings volume (3.6K vs 41) and update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Noted sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Transcribe Audio to Text sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Transcribe Audio to Text holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Noted has 3.6K ratings behind it against 41, 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 85% of Transcribe Audio to Text's.

Noted ships an update every 6 days, Transcribe Audio to Text fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Noted | Transcribe Audio to Text |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noted-record-and-ai-transcribe/id1149425482/reviews) | **[4.7 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcribe-audio-to-text-ai/id6698887723/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 41 |
| Positive reviews | 55.1% of reviews | **84.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 384 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Digital Workroom Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/941209527) | [Helikanon Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573888352) |

## What reviewers say

### Noted

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noted-record-and-ai-transcribe/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


### Transcribe Audio to Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcribe-audio-to-text-ai/id6698887723)

This app converts audio and video into text, generating summaries, quizzes, and flashcards. It supports over 100 languages for translation and offers seamless sharing for collaboration. Ideal for students and professionals to capture and organize spoken information.

**Highlights:** Instant voice recording & transcription, Import audio from files, videos, and voice memos, AI-powered summaries and structured notes, Auto-generated quizzes and flashcards, Translate notes into 100+ languages, Effortless sharing for collaboration, Hands-free voice commands

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $99.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $129.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Noted free?

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

### Is Transcribe Audio to Text free?

Transcribe Audio to Text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Noted or Transcribe Audio to Text?

Transcribe Audio to Text is rated higher. Noted averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Transcribe Audio to Text averages 4.7 from 41 ratings.

### Do Noted or Transcribe Audio to Text have ads?

Neither Noted nor Transcribe Audio to Text shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Noted or Transcribe Audio to Text?

Noted ships an update every 6 days, and Transcribe Audio to Text fortnightly. Most recently, Noted was updated on September 22, 2026 and Transcribe Audio to Text on September 23, 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.*