Comparison

Noted vs Audio Steward · 私人有声书

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

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About

Noted

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
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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

Audio Steward · 私人有声书

This app acts as a tool for your personal audiobooks, managing DRM-free audio files stored in your iCloud Drive. It offers cross-device progress syncing, chapter support, a sleep timer, and Siri integration. The interface is designed for a distraction-free listening experience.

Highlights
  • iCloud Drive primary storage
  • Local playback cache
  • Chapter metadata support
  • Cross-device progress sync
  • Sleep timer
  • Siri and Shortcuts integration
  • Multi-platform support (iPhone, iPad, Mac)
Features
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Audio Steward 是一个为你自己的有声书做的小工具。 不是流媒体,没有内容店,没有 AI 下载,没有广告,没有账号。把你已经拥有的 DRM-free 音频(M4B / MP3 / M4A / AAC / FLAC / WAV)拖进来,剩下的它都搞定。 · 主副本在你的 iCloud Drive 你的有声书原文件保存在 App 在 iCloud Drive 里的私有容器,跟着 iCloud 同步到 iPhone、Mac、iPad。不经过任何开发者服务器。 · 本机只是可释放的播放缓存 听一本书时把它准备到本机播放;不听了一键释放。iCloud 主副本永远不会因为释放本机缓存而丢失。 · 章节、进度、睡眠定时全部记住 读 M4B 章节元数据,跨设备同步进度,睡眠定时器到点自动暂停。锁屏 / 控制中心 / CarPlay / AirPods 控制全部就位。 · 支持 Siri 与快捷指令 "嘿 Siri,继续听 Audio Steward"。±15 秒 / ±30 秒 / 暂停 / 睡眠定时全都可以语音触发。 · 严格的隐私边界 不收集任何数据。没有自家服务器。没有广告 SDK。Privacy Manifest 写得清清楚楚。 · iPhone、iPad、Mac 都能用 SwiftUI 多平台一份代码原生跑三端。iPad 走 sidebar + 内容双栏布局(iPad 9 起所有型号),Mac 直接当一个安静的播放窗口用。 适合谁: · 用过 BookPlayer / Voice / Plex Audiobooks 但嫌它们带太多功能 · 不想把自己花钱买的有声书上传到第三方平台 · 喜欢 Apple Notes / Reminders 这种"用就用、不打扰我"的感觉 · 需要一个夜里听书不会让眼睛炸开的简洁界面 不适合谁: · 想下载新书的人:App 不提供任何内容 · 想用免费有声书服务的人:用 Libby、Audible、Apple Books · 想多人共享的人:本 App 是单人单库设计

Screenshots

Noted4 screens
Audio Steward · 私人有声书2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Audio Steward · 私人有声书 at 5.0 against Noted's 4.5. Audio Steward · 私人有声书 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). Noted's advantage is ratings volume (3.7K vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Audio Steward · 私人有声书 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Audio Steward · 私人有声书 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Noted has 3.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Noted ships an update weekly, Audio Steward · 私人有声书 every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Noted versus Audio Steward · 私人有声书: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotedAudio Steward · 私人有声书
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (3.7K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.7K — better1
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size384 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDigital Workroom Ltd叙翔 王

Customer experience

Noted

All ratings3,710 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews848 reviews
Positive55.1%
Neutral11.2%
Negative33.7%

Audio Steward · 私人有声书

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Audio Steward · 私人有声书

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Noted

Subscriptions9
  • Noted Assistant$2.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$6.991 Month
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  • Monthly Subscription – Promo3 Months trial$6.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • 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-time1
  • Noted+ Lifetime$59.99
None

Audio Steward · 私人有声书

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Noted free?
Noted is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Audio Steward · 私人有声书 free?
Audio Steward · 私人有声书 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Noted or Audio Steward · 私人有声书?
Audio Steward · 私人有声书 is rated higher. Noted averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Audio Steward · 私人有声书 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Noted or Audio Steward · 私人有声书 have ads?
Neither Noted nor Audio Steward · 私人有声书 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Noted or Audio Steward · 私人有声书?
Noted ships an update weekly, and Audio Steward · 私人有声书 every 3 days. Most recently, Noted was updated on November 2, 2026 and Audio Steward · 私人有声书 on October 31, 2026.

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