# ControlPlus vs Notee

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Notee at 69% against ControlPlus's 26%. Notee also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (4.7K vs 1). ControlPlus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notee sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. ControlPlus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Notee holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notee has 4.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of ControlPlus's written reviews are positive against 69% of Notee's.

ControlPlus ships an update monthly, Notee weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ControlPlus | Notee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/controlplus/id1380249574/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notee-ai-note-taker/id6745517667/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 26.0% of reviews | **69.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#86** |
| Size | 21 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Colin Galbraith](https://appshunter.io/developer/1371186521) | [GM UniverseApps Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473276099) |

## What reviewers say

### ControlPlus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/controlplus/id1380249574)

Manage your intruder alarm system remotely with this application. It provides complete visibility and operational control, allowing you to receive system event notifications and monitor your security from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Remote alarm system access, Total operational control, System event notifications, Global monitoring, Complete system visibility

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Notee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notee-ai-note-taker/id6745517667)

**Currently charting:** #86 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app transforms your phone into an intelligent AI note taker and voice recorder. It accurately transcribes meetings, lectures, and interviews into text, summaries, and actionable notes. Organize your digital notebook and access recordings anytime.

**Highlights:** Smart voice dictation, Live audio transcription, Advanced AI summarizer, Speaker identification, High quality audio capture, Instant audio to text converter, Multilingual dictation

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great note-taking capabilities
- 👍 Helpful for busy lives and ADHD
- 👍 Useful for clients and meetings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and recording issues
- 🚫 Unavailable on Windows
- 🚫 Can't record phone calls

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings stop without notification
- Unreliable recording during disruptions

**Requested features**

- Windows app version
- Phone call recording and transcription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ControlPlus free?

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

### Is Notee free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ControlPlus or Notee?

Notee is rated higher. ControlPlus averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Notee averages 4.8 from 4.7K ratings.

### Do ControlPlus or Notee have ads?

Neither ControlPlus nor Notee shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ControlPlus or Notee?

ControlPlus ships an update monthly, and Notee weekly. Most recently, ControlPlus was updated on September 28, 2026 and Notee on October 2, 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.*