Comparison

Acadly Here vs FoxNote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Acadly Here

This app automates attendance tracking using mesh-network technology, eliminating the need for GPS or special hardware. It's ideal for classrooms, events, and organizations needing to quickly and securely record attendance without relying on internet connectivity.

Highlights
  • Mesh-network attendance automation
  • No GPS or hardware required
  • Manual attendance editing
  • Co-administrator support
  • Exportable attendance records
  • Real-time attendee count
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Acadly Here is a mesh-network technology powered attendance automation app that helps you discover people in your proximity at the tap of a button, without using GPS on your or your attendees’ devices. Neither administrators nor attendees need any hardware except their smartphones for the attendance process. To capture attendance, administrators can simply tap a button on their Acadly Here app and initiate the attendance process. Acadly Here is ideal for use cases such as: • Classrooms: Teachers can use Acadly Here to keep attendance records in lectures • Employee attendance tracking: At office events such as meetings and town halls • Nursing and medical residencies: Keeping attendance records is mandatory in residency • Field trips: Acadly works without WiFi too, and is ideal for outdoor uses such as field trips • Seminars and conferences: Acadly Here is ideal to gauge attendees’ attendance in different tracks of a conference • Church activities: Community events at churches can utilize attendance for planning and record-keeping • Fraternities and sororities: To track members’ interest in events and over a period of time How it works • To capture attendance, administrators and attendees need the Acadly Here app installed on their devices, with the requisite permissions enabled • Administrators can create “groups” of attendees and schedule meeting “sessions”. • The attendance process runs for about 150 seconds and ends automatically. Admins can manually end it sooner too • The count of attendees updates in real time on the administrator’s device • Once the attendance process ends, attendees receive a confirmation regarding their attendance status • In case an attendee is not marked as Present by the automatic process, administrators can edit their status manually as well • All attendance records can be exported to a CSV file by administrators any time Features • Cutting-edge mesh-network technology: Acadly Here works based on a Bluetooth and WiFi based mesh network technology (WiFi connectivity is not compulsory) • Privacy-first: Acadly Here does not use GPS to record attendance. It does not access or record users’ geolocation for any purpose • Manual mode: Administrators can edit attendance manually for attendees who may not have a device or for whom the automatic process fails for reasons such as poor internet connectivity • Co-administrators: Every group can have multiple admins who can collaborate to capture and edit attendance records for the group • Exportable data: All attendance records can be exported to CSV files, both on a per-session as well as consolidated basis • Attendance statistics on the app: Attendees as well as admins can view attendance statistics on the Acadly Here app, both on a per-session as well as consolidated basis About Acadly Acadly Here is a product by Acadly, an audience response system that helps teachers and presenters engage attendees/ students in live events or classes. In addition to automatic attendance, Acadly includes features such as polls, quizzes, word clouds, and Q&A. It also includes Zoom integration and can be used for remote events/ classes. Acadly is used at more than 350 US universities and is among the world’s most widely used lecture engagement solutions for higher education. Acadly Here is a standalone attendance product that uses Acadly’s mesh network technology and makes capturing attendance seamless, simple, and fast. Privacy Policy: https://www.acadly.com/here/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.acadly.com/here/terms Purchase Terms: https://www.acadly.com/here/terms/purchases

About

FoxNote

This app uses advanced AI to instantly record, transcribe, translate, and edit speech. It helps users capture and organize information efficiently, with features like AI flashcards and YouTube summaries. Designed to boost productivity and simplify daily routines, especially for adults with ADHD.

Highlights
  • Speech to Text Transcription
  • AI Flashcards
  • Quiz Maker
  • YouTube Video Summaries
  • Smart Note Structuring
  • Real-Time Translation
  • Offline Accessibility
Features
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Perfect for students, consultants, executives, lawyers, and other professionals aiming to achieve more in less time, this app effortlessly boosts productivity. It combines advanced text and voice recognition to instantly record, transcribe audio to text, translate, and edit any speech. Revolutionize the way you capture and organize information with FoxNote - AI Note Taker! Designed specifically for the needs of adults with ADHD, FoxNote simplifies their daily routines, enhances focus, and helps bring order to chaos. Whether it’s converting voice to notes, structuring ideas, or keeping track of important details, this app is expertly crafted to tackle the challenges of ADHD, making productivity feel effortless. FoxNote transcribes all your meetings, interviews, lectures, and everyday voice conversations in real time, so you can focus on what matters while the app takes care of the rest. Or make a transcript from video using the YouTube Summary feature—simply paste the link to gain instant insights. WHY USERS LOVE FOXNOTE - Speech to Text: Instantly record and transcribe voice memos into clear, organized notes—perfect on the go or during meetings. - AI Flashcards: Grasp concepts faster and more effectively with concise flashcards. - Quiz Maker: Prepare for exams or presentations in a fun, interactive way. - YouTube Summary: Transcribe video to text and get its short-form summary in a matter of seconds. - Smart Structuring: Capture key points during lectures or meetings, edit and organize your notes. - Offline Accessibility: Take notes anytime, anywhere, without needing an internet connection. MORE AI SUPERPOWERS - Text Summarization: Save time and grasp the essence of long texts. - Proofreading: Create polished, error-free notes without the hassle. - Real-Time Translation: Break barriers by translating your content into multiple languages. - Quick Sharing: Seamlessly share notes with friends, family, or colleagues. - ADHD-Friendly: Stay organized and manage tasks effortlessly with smart AI tools. Forget the hassle of manual meeting note taking! With its powerful AI for meetings, FoxNote ensures every detail is captured and organized, making it the ultimate tool for keeping track of important discussions and decisions. Empower your days with our intelligent audio transcription app designed to simplify your life, keep you focused, and help accomplish more with less effort. Smart notes for busy minds! Privacy Policy: https://ai-note-taker.app/privacy-policy Term Of Use: https://ai-note-taker.app/terms-conditions Support Email: support@ai-note-taker.app

Screenshots

Acadly Here4 screens
FoxNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FoxNote at 4.5 against Acadly Here's 1.0. FoxNote also leads on review sentiment (29% vs 0%) and ratings volume (344 vs 6). Acadly Here's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Acadly Here sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and FoxNote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FoxNote holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FoxNote has 344 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Acadly Here's written reviews are positive against 29% of FoxNote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Acadly Here ships an update every 5 weeks, FoxNote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Acadly Here versus FoxNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAcadly HereFoxNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (6 ratings)4.5 (344 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews29.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6344 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAcetone DesignsFaliane Ltd.

Customer experience

Acadly Here

All ratings5 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

FoxNote

All ratings341 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral1.5%
Negative12.3%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive29.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

Acadly Here

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

FoxNote

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Paid version is overpriced
  • Charged after cancelling free trial
  • Not eligible for refunds
  • App does not transcribe YouTube videos
  • Servers appear to be crashed
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  • App is not working
  • Files are not uploading
  • "Something went wrong" error message
  • Inconsistent performance (malfunctions every other time)
  • Translation errors (e.g., German)
  • Does not record or upload files
  • Transcription accuracy issues (few words only)

Requested features

4 requests
  • More affordable pricing options
  • Clearer pricing structure
  • Improved customer support responsiveness
  • Reliable transcription for all video types

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Acadly Here

Subscriptions4
  • Bronze$14.991 Month
  • Silver$24.991 Month
  • Gold$49.991 Month
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  • Platinum$74.991 Month
6 purchases

FoxNote

Subscriptions6
  • AI Note Taker App - Weekly$6.997 Days
  • AI Note Taker - Weekly3 Days trial2 variants$7.997 Days
  • AI Note Taker: 1 Week$7.997 Days
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  • AI Note Taker - for 1 Year$29.991 Year
  • Ai Note Taker: Yearly$39.991 Year
  • AI Note Taker - 1 Year$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Acadly Here free?
Acadly Here is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FoxNote free?
FoxNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Acadly Here or FoxNote?
FoxNote is rated higher. Acadly Here averages 1.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while FoxNote averages 4.5 from 344 ratings.
Do Acadly Here or FoxNote have ads?
Neither Acadly Here nor FoxNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Acadly Here or FoxNote?
Acadly Here ships an update every 5 weeks, and FoxNote fortnightly. Most recently, Acadly Here was updated on October 24, 2026 and FoxNote on October 21, 2026.

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