# Transcom Buddy vs Noteshelf

The clearest difference is rating: Noteshelf at 4.5 against Transcom Buddy's 2.0. Noteshelf also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (7.2K vs 6). Transcom Buddy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Noteshelf sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Transcom Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Noteshelf holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Noteshelf has 7.2K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Transcom Buddy's written reviews are positive against 57% of Noteshelf's.

Transcom Buddy ships an update every 3 months, Noteshelf every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Transcom Buddy | Noteshelf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcom-buddy/id1453411687/reviews) | **[4.5 (7.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteshelf-ai-notes-and-pdf/id6458735203/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **7.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **57.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 59 MB | 558 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Transcom WorldWide AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1311805662) | [Fluid Touch Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/318004740) |

## What reviewers say

### Transcom Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcom-buddy/id1453411687)

This app serves as a personal assistant for employees, providing access to work-related information such as job opportunities, PTO balances, and company events. It allows users to share feedback and receive real-time alerts for important updates.

**Highlights:** Job opportunity listings, PTO and PAR balance information, Company event updates, Real-time alerts, Mood sharing and feedback, Shuttle schedules

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Noteshelf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteshelf-ai-notes-and-pdf/id6458735203)

This app combines natural handwriting, AI summarization, PDF annotation, and audio recording for students, professionals, and journalers. It offers a smooth writing experience with Apple Pencil, extensive templates, and robust organization features. Syncs across devices and offers cloud backup options.

**Highlights:** Natural handwriting with Apple Pencil, AI-powered summarization and explanation, PDF and document annotation, Audio recording alongside notes, 200+ digital planner and journal templates, Handwriting to text conversion, Cross-device iCloud sync

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Noteshelf 3 Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Noteshelf3 Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Noteshelf3 Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Noteshelf 3 Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Noteshelf3 Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Noteshelf3 Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Noteshelf 3 Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Noteshelf3 Yearly Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium for Noteshelf 2 users | $9.99 | one-time |
| Noteshelf 3 Premium - Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth handwriting experience
- 📚 Versatile note-taking features
- 🎨 Customizable templates and covers
- 🔍 Accurate handwriting recognition
- 💻 Seamless integration across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔄 Sync issues between devices
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data security
- 🔍 Unreliable search functionality
- 🔧 Buggy or missing features from previous versions

**Reported bugs**

- Notebooks failing to open or sync correctly
- Handwriting recognition not working as expected
- Imported PDFs losing formatting or functionality
- Unexpected loss of data or notes
- Compatibility issues with older devices or operating systems

**Requested features**

- Add ability to create folders within notebooks
- Improve page organization and navigation
- Implement a more intuitive color picker and pen customization
- Introduce a history/undo feature for linked pages
- Add support for custom stickers and templates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Transcom Buddy free?

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

### Is Noteshelf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Transcom Buddy or Noteshelf?

Noteshelf is rated higher. Transcom Buddy averages 2.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Noteshelf averages 4.5 from 7.2K ratings.

### Do Transcom Buddy or Noteshelf have ads?

Neither Transcom Buddy nor Noteshelf shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Transcom Buddy or Noteshelf?

Transcom Buddy ships an update every 3 months, and Noteshelf every 3 days. Most recently, Transcom Buddy was updated on November 2, 2026 and Noteshelf on November 9, 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.*