Comparison

Digby® by OCLC® vs AI Note Taker

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

Head to head
About

Digby® by OCLC®

Streamline common library tasks for student workers and staff. This app simplifies workflows for checking items in/out, managing locations, inventory, and searching catalogs. It enhances efficiency and accuracy in library operations.

Highlights
  • Change item location
  • Check in and check out items
  • Inventory management with notifications
  • Access and update pull lists
  • Reshelving tracking
  • Search WorldCat Discovery
  • Shelf reading with call number order
Features
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Created by OCLC for libraries with WorldShare Management Services, the Digby app is for use by your student workers, volunteers, and staff. It combines simplified workflows with an intuitive interface to accomplish common library tasks more efficiently and with greater accuracy. Digby supports English, French, German, and Spanish and supports the following: CHANGE ITEM LOCATION: Use the “Change Item Location” feature for updating the permanent or temporary location of monographs. To use the feature, your Digby user account will need an appropriate staff role (visit: oc.lc/DigbyRoles). CHECK IN: Scan items’ barcodes to check in items, clear Missing and Lost statuses, and route items to the circulation desk to fulfill holds or transit to another location. View a list of checked-in items that can be sorted by call number or the order they were checked in. CHECK OUT: Loan items to patrons using a mobile device by scanning the patron and item barcode(s). Share a due date receipt with the patron by email or by printing a copy. INVENTORY: Scan each item’s barcode and if an item is on hold, or has any of the recognized exceptions, a notification screen will pop-up so items can be pulled for additional processing. At the end of session, share a report that provides a summary of items inventoried plus detailed lists. PULL LISTS: Access circulation pull lists from the app sorted by library location. Items scanned are marked as pulled with information about where they need to go next. With dynamic updates, quickly refresh the pull list before leaving the stacks. If needed, filter by hold type (e.g., Special Requests, Schedules, etc.), and easily identify holds generated by WorldShare Acquisitions or ZFL-Server via the new “External System Request” indicator. RESHELVING: Easily track resources used within the library by scanning items that patrons leave on tables and carts. Then return items to their proper place without taking them to the circulation desk for check-in. SEARCH WORLDCAT DISCOVERY: Search WorldCat Discovery from within Digby, making it possible to readily check the library’s catalog while away from the circulation desk and without exiting the Digby app. SHELF READING: Scan an item and get a list of the next 50 items in call number order. Check off items and present or missing and generate a report. Scan out of order items to determine correct status and action. TO USE DIGBY, please first complete the online form at oc.lc/digbyform. Once OCLC notifies your library that it’s activated, Digby’s sign-in requires selecting your institution and entering your WMS credentials.

About

AI Note Taker

This app leverages AI to streamline note-taking for lectures, meetings, and general voice recordings. It converts audio and video into text, automatically generating notes and meeting minutes for efficient information capture and organization.

Highlights
  • Automatic lecture notes generation
  • Voice to text conversion
  • Video to text note generation
  • Automatic meeting minutes
  • Smart note organization
Features
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Transform the way you capture and organize information with NotesAI! Our smart, easy-to-use app uses cutting-edge AI to help you create notes effortlessly. Key Features: - Lecture Notes: Record lectures and automatically generate notes - Voice to Text: Convert your voice recordings into accurate text notes instantly - Video to Text: Easily add video links and get instant notes - Meetings Notes: Easily generate meeting minutes Whether you're a student, professional, or an everyday organizer, NotesAI is designed to make your life easier. Download now and experience the future of note-taking! Terms of Use: https://notesai.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://notesai.app/privacy

Screenshots

Digby® by OCLC®4 screens
AI Note Taker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AI Note Taker at 4.8 against Digby® by OCLC®'s 3.7. AI Note Taker also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 50%) and ratings volume (550 vs 13). Digby® by OCLC®'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On price, ads, device support 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. AI Note Taker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Digby® by OCLC® asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AI Note Taker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AI Note Taker has 550 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Digby® by OCLC®'s written reviews are positive against 75% of AI Note Taker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Digby® by OCLC® ships an update every 3 months, AI Note Taker monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Digby® by OCLC® versus AI Note Taker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDigby® by OCLC®AI Note Taker
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (13 ratings)4.8 (550 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13550 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOCLCAkash Jain

Customer experience

Digby® by OCLC®

All ratings13 ratings
Positive69.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.8%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

AI Note Taker

All ratings548 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral1.1%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral3.1%
Negative21.9%

Bugs and requests

Digby® by OCLC®

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

AI Note Taker

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Transcription issues with non-English languages
  • App not working in background
  • Inability to delete/manage recorded lectures

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved transcription of equations and formulas
  • More inclusive and detailed summaries
  • Automatic detection of important topics
  • Better free version with more functionality

In-app purchases

None

Digby® by OCLC®

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

AI Note Taker

Subscriptions5
  • NotesAI Weekly$5.997 Days
  • NotesAI Weekly$8.997 Days
  • NotesAI Monthly$9.991 Month
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  • NotesAI Yearly$49.991 Year
  • NotesAI Yearly7 Days trial2 variants$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • NotesAI Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Digby® by OCLC® free?
Digby® by OCLC® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AI Note Taker free?
AI Note Taker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Digby® by OCLC® or AI Note Taker?
AI Note Taker is rated higher. Digby® by OCLC® averages 3.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while AI Note Taker averages 4.8 from 550 ratings.
Do Digby® by OCLC® or AI Note Taker have ads?
Neither Digby® by OCLC® nor AI Note Taker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Digby® by OCLC® or AI Note Taker?
Digby® by OCLC® ships an update every 3 months, and AI Note Taker monthly. Most recently, Digby® by OCLC® was updated on October 21, 2026 and AI Note Taker on October 29, 2026.

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