# Noted vs First10 To

The clearest difference is rating: First10 To at 5.0 against Noted's 4.5. First10 To also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). Noted's advantage is ratings volume (3.7K vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). 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 First10 To sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

First10 To 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.

Noted ships an update weekly, First10 To every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Noted | First10 To |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noted-transcribe-audio-notes/id1149425482/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first10-to-do/id6792640083/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 55.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 384 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Digital Workroom Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/941209527) | [https://airussolutions.com/](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889075614) |

## 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


### First10 To

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first10-to-do/id6792640083)

This to-do list app enforces a strict limit of ten open tasks, encouraging focus and action. It helps users manage their priorities by requiring completion or removal of an old task before adding a new one, transforming lists from guilt piles into actionable plans.

**Highlights:** Strict ten-task limit, Task completion frees slots, Optional notes and contexts, Recurring tasks and reminders, Home screen widget, Searchable history, Later capture for ideas

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| First10 Pro | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Noted free?

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

### Is First10 To free?

First10 To is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Noted or First10 To?

First10 To is rated higher. Noted averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while First10 To averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Noted or First10 To have ads?

Neither Noted nor First10 To shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Noted or First10 To?

Noted ships an update weekly, and First10 To every 2 days. Most recently, Noted was updated on October 29, 2026 and First10 To on October 31, 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.*