Notebox vs Note Taker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Notebox
This app offers a secure, block-based editor with Markdown support for local note-taking. For cross-device synchronization and real-time updates, a subscription unlocks cloud features with zero-knowledge encryption.
- Zero-knowledge encryption
- Block-based editor
- Markdown support
- Local-only mode
- Cross-device sync
- Real-time updates
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# V2 Ultimate Privacy - All user data is stored with D2D zero-knowledge encryption - Block based flexible editor - Supports Markdown - Local-only use on iPhone, iPad and Mac is FREE. # Subscribe to Sync - Across all devices - Real time - Conflict-Free - Complete Security All personal data is stored in personal iCloud. All synchronization is processed on user device locally. --- privacy policy: https://notebox.cloud/privacy-policy terms of use: https://notebox.cloud/terms-of-use
Note Taker
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Whispr Notes – Capture every whisper, recall anything Turn every fleeting thought into organized, searchable knowledge. Whispr Notes records crystal-clear audio—even in noisy cafés or hushed meetings—and delivers accurate AI transcripts you can search by meaning, not exact words. Clean up, summarize, or rewrite multiple notes in one tap, then keep everything safe in your own Google Drive and synced across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Windows* and the web. Key features • Noise-proof recording – High-accuracy transcription for normal speech, soft whispers, or background chatter • 10 hours free every month – Plenty of time for daily journaling, lectures, or brainstorming • Semantic search – Type full questions or quick keywords and find the right note instantly • AI assistant – Summarize meetings, polish drafts, fix grammar, or brainstorm ideas—all inside a note • Batch actions – Select dozens of notes and apply cleanup or export in seconds • Lock-screen recorder – Start, pause, or stop without unlocking your phone • Private by design – Audio and text are stored in your Google Drive; we never see your data • Cross-device sync – Pick up where you left off on desktop, tablet, or browser* • Offline-friendly – Record anywhere; transcripts queue automatically when you’re back online Perfect for • Students capturing lectures and study ideas • Professionals recording meetings, stand-ups, and on-the-go thoughts • Creators drafting scripts, podcasts, and journaling on daily walks • Anyone who likes talking faster than they type Download Whispr Notes and never lose another thought. *Desktop and web apps in public beta.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Notebox at every 2 days against Note Taker's every 9 days. Note Taker's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Notebox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Note Taker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Notebox ships an update every 2 days, Note Taker every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on June 2, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Notebox | Note Taker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Guap Inc. | TSD |
In-app purchases
Notebox
- Monthly Cloud Subscription7 Days trial$1.491 Month
- Yearly Cloud Subscription1 Month trial$14.991 Year
Note Taker
- Monthly1 Month trial$2.991 Month
- Monthly1 Month trial$5.991 Month
- Annual1 Month trial$24.991 Year
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- Annual1 Month trial$49.991 Year
- Lifetime$149.99









