# Noted vs Truth Transcription

The clearest difference is rating: Truth Transcription at 5.0 against Noted's 4.5. Truth Transcription also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (daily vs weekly). Noted's advantage is ratings volume (3.7K vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Noted sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Truth Transcription asks for nothing beyond the download.

Truth Transcription 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, Truth Transcription daily. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Noted | Truth Transcription |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/truth-transcription/id6807552995/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 55.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 384 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Digital Workroom Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/941209527) | [Joel Carrier](https://appshunter.io/developer/730352829) |

## 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Noted Assistant | $2.99 | per month |
| 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 |
| Secret Discount (1 year) | $44.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription – Promo | $49.99 | per year |
| 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


### Truth Transcription

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/truth-transcription/id6807552995)

This app records legal proceedings and generates a preliminary transcript directly on your device, even offline. Recordings are uploaded later for a more refined, speaker-separated transcription and editing on a computer.

**Highlights:** Offline recording of legal proceedings, On-device preliminary transcription, Background upload when online, Speaker-separated transcription, Editing and export on computer, Background recording with screen locked

**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 Truth Transcription free?

Truth Transcription is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Noted or Truth Transcription?

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

### Do Noted or Truth Transcription have ads?

Neither Noted nor Truth Transcription shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Noted or Truth Transcription?

Noted ships an update weekly, and Truth Transcription daily. Most recently, Noted was updated on November 2, 2026 and Truth Transcription 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.*