# Lecture Pro vs Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder

The clearest difference is rating: Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder at 4.9 against Lecture Pro's 3.5. Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 20%) and ratings volume (12K vs 13). Lecture Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lecture Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $6.00 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder has 12K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Lecture Pro's written reviews are positive against 59% of Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lecture Pro | Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lecture-pro/id1195207232/reviews) | **[4.9 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-ai-note-taker-and-recorder/id6451491556/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **58.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#60** |
| Size | 47 MB | 157 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dayana Networks Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/403434357) | [Mohrer Associates LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698529821) |

## What reviewers say

### Lecture Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lecture-pro/id1195207232)

Capture lecture notes and audio recordings efficiently with this app. Organize documents in folders, utilize an HTML editor for notes, and integrate to-do lists with your calendar. It syncs seamlessly across devices via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Folder-based document management, MP3 audio recording, HTML-based note editor, Image collection and capture, Integrated To-Do list, iCloud device syncing

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to NoAd | $2.99 | one-time |


### Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-ai-note-taker-and-recorder/id6451491556)

**Currently charting:** #60 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app records audio and phone calls, then uses AI to transcribe them into text. It generates intelligent summaries, organizes notes, and allows for easy sharing. Ideal for meetings, lectures, and personal use, ensuring you capture every important detail.

**Highlights:** Background audio recording, AI transcription, Intelligent summaries, Phone call recording, Unlimited recording time, Easy organization and sharing, Siri shortcuts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard | $6.00 | per 7 days |
| Professional | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Professional | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Standard | $15.00 | per month |
| Professional | $17.99 | per month |
| Professional | $19.99 | per month |
| Professional | $21.99 | per month |
| Standard | $100.00 | per year |
| Professional | $139.99 | per year |
| Professional | $139.99 | per year |
| Professional | $139.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Solid features, simple and fast
- 🚀 Excellent for meetings and note-taking
- 🚀 Accurate transcription and summarization
- 👍 Responsive and helpful support
- 👍 Cross-device syncing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Recording issues, stops and restarts
- 🐛 Buggy, app gets stuck sometimes
- 🔒 Fraudulent charges and billing issues
- 🔋 Recording stops when phone calls come in

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings not saving
- Login and account creation issues
- Incompatibility with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to identify speakers in transcripts
- In-app recording for phone calls and audio
- Formatting options for exported notes
- Hierarchical headings in summaries
- Real-time processing and note-taking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lecture Pro free?

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

### Is Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder free?

Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lecture Pro or Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder?

Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder is rated higher. Lecture Pro averages 3.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder averages 4.9 from 12K ratings.

### Do Lecture Pro or Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder have ads?

Neither Lecture Pro nor Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder shows ads.

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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.*