# Otter Transcribe Voice Notes vs Summary

Otter Transcribe Voice Notes and Summary both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 72% of Summary's written reviews are positive against 56% of Otter Transcribe Voice Notes's. Summary also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Otter Transcribe Voice Notes sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $16.99 per month and Summary sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Otter Transcribe Voice Notes against 4.7 for Summary. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 87K and 56K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Otter Transcribe Voice Notes's written reviews are positive against 72% of Summary's.

Otter Transcribe Voice Notes ships an update fortnightly, Summary every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Otter Transcribe Voice Notes | Summary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (87K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/otter-transcribe-voice-notes/id1276437113/reviews)** | [4.7 (56K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/summary-ai-note-taker/id6670175056/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **87K** | 56K |
| Positive reviews | 55.8% of reviews | **72.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #17 | **#12** |
| Size | 145 MB | 218 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Otter.ai, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1276437112) | [Labhouse Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568110847) |

## What reviewers say

### Otter Transcribe Voice Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/otter-transcribe-voice-notes/id1276437113)

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Grossing · Productivity, #50 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

This app offers real-time voice transcription for meetings, lectures, and conversations. It acts as an AI assistant, capturing slides, generating summaries, and allowing for collaborative editing and sharing of notes. Available in multiple languages and on web.

**Highlights:** Real-time transcription, Automated meeting notes & summaries, AI Chat for answers, Record & transcribe live, Share & collaborate, Searchable notes, Automated slide capture

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Otter Pro (monthly) | $16.99 | per month |
| Otter Pro (monthly) | $16.99 | per month |
| Otter Business (monthly) | $30.00 | per month |
| Otter Business (monthly) | $30.00 | per month |
| Otter Pro (Yearly) | $99.99 | per year |
| Otter Pro (yearly) | $99.99 | per year |
| Otter Pro (yearly) | $99.99 | per year |
| Otter Business (yearly) | $239.99 | per year |
| Otter Business (yearly) | $239.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent transcription accuracy
- 👍 Convenient features like speaker identification and timestamps
- 🚀 Fast and efficient transcription process
- 👍 Versatile for various use cases (meetings, interviews, lectures)
- 👍 Helpful for deaf/hard of hearing users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional transcription errors, especially with technical terms
- 💰 Concerns about increasing subscription costs and reduced free minutes
- 🐛 Buggy behavior and crashes reported by some users
- 🔒 Privacy concerns around data usage for model training

**Reported bugs**

- Microphone not working consistently
- Transcription stops unexpectedly during recordings
- Difficulty organizing and managing recorded files

**Requested features**

- Ability to record and transcribe phone calls
- Improved editing and formatting capabilities
- Integration with note-taking apps and cloud storage
- Custom vocabulary training and speaker recognition
- Offline transcription mode


### Summary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/summary-ai-note-taker/id6670175056)

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Grossing · Productivity, #37 Top Free · Productivity, #184 Top Grossing (US App Store)

This app records, transcribes, and summarizes audio conversations, making meetings and lectures more productive. It uses AI to generate accurate transcripts with speaker labels and provides instant answers to questions about the content. Users can easily export and share notes.

**Highlights:** One-tap audio recording, Accurate transcription with speaker labels, AI-powered summaries and key points, Ask questions about conversation content, Smart search and timestamp jumping, Unlimited recording time, Background recording

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Summary AI Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Instant translation and summarization
- 👍 Useful for peer counseling and meetings
- 💡 Supports multiple languages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Fails to record or save recordings
- 🐛 Freezes or gets stuck during transcription
- 🐛 Stops recording when screen goes dark

**Reported bugs**

- Buttons don't function properly
- Transcription never completes

**Requested features**

- More detailed and accurate transcription and summarization
- Ability to handle longer meetings without issues


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Otter Transcribe Voice Notes free?

Otter Transcribe Voice Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Summary free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Otter Transcribe Voice Notes or Summary?

Otter Transcribe Voice Notes is rated higher. Otter Transcribe Voice Notes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 87K ratings, while Summary averages 4.7 from 56K ratings.

### Do Otter Transcribe Voice Notes or Summary have ads?

Neither Otter Transcribe Voice Notes nor Summary shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Otter Transcribe Voice Notes or Summary?

Otter Transcribe Voice Notes ships an update fortnightly, and Summary every 6 days. Most recently, Otter Transcribe Voice Notes was updated on October 30, 2026 and Summary on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Otter Transcribe Voice Notes or Summary?

Otter Transcribe Voice Notes currently peaks at #17 in the App Store charts, and Summary at #12. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*