# NIIMBOT vs Plaud

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Plaud at 73% against NIIMBOT's 49%. Plaud also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). NIIMBOT's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NIIMBOT sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Plaud sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Plaud holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32K and 22K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of NIIMBOT's written reviews are positive against 73% of Plaud's.

NIIMBOT ships an update every 2 weeks, Plaud weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NIIMBOT | Plaud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/niimbot/id1359104615/reviews) | **[4.9 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plaud-ai-note-taker/id6450364080/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 22K |
| Positive reviews | 49.3% of reviews | **72.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #125 | **#25** |
| Size | 282 MB | 220 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WUHAN JINGCHEN INTELLIGENT IDENTIFICATION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1359104614) | [PLAUD LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826931562) |

## What reviewers say

### NIIMBOT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/niimbot/id1359104615)

**Currently charting:** #125 Top Free · Productivity, #125 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

Create custom labels for various scenarios with this app. It connects to a label printer via Bluetooth and offers intelligent input, rich templates, and batch printing capabilities. Personalize your labels with a vast library of materials and fonts.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth label printer connection, Intelligent input (voice, picture, code recognition), Over 1,000 industry label templates, Batch printing with commodity library, Massive creative materials and fonts, Cloud storage for templates

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Continuous monthly VIP | $4.99 | per month |
| Continuous Annual VIP | $34.99 | per year |
| Monthly VIP | $2.99 | one-time |
| Monthly VIP | $6.99 | one-time |
| Annual VIP | $25.99 | one-time |
| Annual VIP | $49.99 | one-time |
| Annual VIP | $64.99 | one-time |
| 精臣固定资产会员1年 | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive app
- 🚀 Fast printing
- 👍 Versatile label options
- 👍 Great for organization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezing/crashing issues
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with required account
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Connectivity problems
- 🐛 Inconsistent label detection

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing and crashing
- Inability to detect/use certain label types
- Bluetooth connectivity issues
- Problems with app login and account creation

**Requested features**

- Add ability to use own fonts
- Improve keyboard functionality on tablets
- Add more icon/image options
- Implement local label storage without account
- Improve label centering and alignment tools


### Plaud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plaud-ai-note-taker/id6450364080)

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Grossing · Productivity, #116 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

This app acts as an AI work companion, transforming spoken words into actionable notes and summaries. It supports various input methods, including audio, text, and images, and offers advanced AI processing for transcription, summarization, and insight generation. Seamlessly integrate captured information into your workflow across multiple platforms.

**Highlights:** Multimodal AI note capture, AI transcription in 112 languages, Customizable AI summaries, Ask Plaud for insights, Automated workflow integration, Cross-platform sync and storage

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Plan(Monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan(Monthly) | $17.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Plan(Monthly) | $23.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Plan(Monthly) | $29.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Plan(Monthly) | $29.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan(Annually) | $99.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan(Annually) | $99.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan(Annually) | $99.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Plan(Annually) | $239.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Plan(Annually) | $239.99 | per year |
| Annual Unlimited | $239.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Plan(Annually) | $239.99 | per year |
| 120 Minutes Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| 600 Minutes Package | $12.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Minutes Package | $59.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Minutes Package | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate transcription and summarization
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly app
- 🔒 Secure and reliable device
- 💡 Innovative features like voice differentiation
- 🚀 Seamless integration with phone

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and freezes
- 🔧 Buggy and unreliable software
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔧 Inconsistent UI and language issues
- 🔋 Battery life concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Transcription errors, especially for non-English languages
- Exporting issues with audio and text files
- Inconsistent performance and app crashes
- Connectivity problems between device and app

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to pause and resume recordings
- Improved summary quality and customization
- Better organization and folder structure for notes
- Integration with other productivity tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NIIMBOT free?

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

### Is Plaud free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NIIMBOT or Plaud?

Plaud is rated higher. NIIMBOT averages 4.7 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while Plaud averages 4.9 from 22K ratings.

### Do NIIMBOT or Plaud have ads?

Neither NIIMBOT nor Plaud shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NIIMBOT or Plaud?

NIIMBOT ships an update every 2 weeks, and Plaud weekly. Most recently, NIIMBOT was updated on September 24, 2026 and Plaud on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, NIIMBOT or Plaud?

NIIMBOT currently peaks at #125 in the App Store charts, and Plaud at #25. 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.*