# Mistar vs TLDL

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mistar at none against TLDL's 12. Mistar also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). TLDL's advantage is ratings volume (7.2K vs 2) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TLDL sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Mistar asks for nothing beyond the download.

TLDL holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TLDL has 7.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Mistar ships an update every 3 weeks, TLDL every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mistar | TLDL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mistar/id1534293138/reviews) | **[4.8 (7.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tldl-ai-lecture-note-taker/id6590628538/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **7.2K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 73.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 174 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EXI GLOBAL APLIKASI, PT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1385567454) | [App Lock LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822372649) |

## What reviewers say

### Mistar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mistar/id1534293138)

This digital platform supports independent learning and school management. It allows parents to easily monitor student progress, including attendance, scores, and payments. Teachers can streamline administrative tasks and communicate directly with parents.

**Highlights:** Independent learning support, Real-time attendance monitoring, Student development tracking, Parent-teacher communication, Teacher administrative task facilitation, Go-green digital activities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### TLDL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tldl-ai-lecture-note-taker/id6590628538)

Record lectures in over 100 languages and let AI generate instant notes, flashcards, and quizzes. This app helps students focus, stay organized, and study efficiently, especially those with ADHD or dyslexia.

**Highlights:** Record lectures in 100+ languages, AI-generated notes, flashcards, and quizzes, Replay and review lectures, Focus-enhancing study tool, ADHD & Dyslexia friendly features, Share notes with classmates, All-in-one study companion

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Secret Discount Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| TLDL Pro Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Pro Semester | $49.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| TLDL Pro Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| TLDL Pro 12 Months | $99.99 | per year |
| Unlimited TLDL Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Secret Discount Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Pro Family | $199.00 | per year |
| TLDL LIfetime | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient note-taking
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Accurate transcription and summarization
- 👍 Helpful for classes and studying
- 🚀 Time-saving

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 💰 Limited free features
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with cloud processing

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent language translation
- Login issues with Apple and Google accounts
- Onboarding process repeating on every app launch

**Requested features**

- More customization options for notes
- Ability to delete unwanted notes
- Offline note-taking capabilities
- Integration with Apple Watch or other wearables


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mistar free?

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

### Is TLDL free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mistar or TLDL?

TLDL is rated higher. Mistar averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while TLDL averages 4.8 from 7.2K ratings.

### Do Mistar or TLDL have ads?

Neither Mistar nor TLDL shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mistar or TLDL?

Mistar ships an update every 3 weeks, and TLDL every 9 days. Most recently, Mistar was updated on October 17, 2026 and TLDL on October 28, 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.*