# UltimatePointer vs CraftNote

The clearest difference is rating: CraftNote at 4.7 against UltimatePointer's 1.0. CraftNote also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (4.9K vs 1). UltimatePointer's advantage is iOS requirement (14.2 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. UltimatePointer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and CraftNote sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CraftNote holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CraftNote has 4.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | UltimatePointer | CraftNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimatepointer/id1563709911/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/craftnote-smart-ai-note-taker/id6741078963/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4.9K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 53.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 14 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.2** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Erik Banning](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563709913) | [Joyolabs dijital hizmetler anonim sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825395353) |

## What reviewers say

### UltimatePointer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimatepointer/id1563709911)

Transform your phone into an interactive laser pointer and mouse for your computer. Control presentations and navigate your screen with augmented reality and motion sensing technology. Advanced features are available through in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Interactive laser pointer, Mouse control, Presentation controls (Slide Forward/Back, Blank Screen), Augmented Reality tracking, Motion sensing, Bluetooth/WiFi connectivity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LinkSlide subscription | $0.99 | one-time |
| VenueCode QR | $24.99 | one-time |


### CraftNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/craftnote-smart-ai-note-taker/id6741078963)

This app uses AI to transcribe audio and video, generate meeting summaries, and organize notes. It supports various input formats and offers real-time transcription with speaker detection. Stay focused on conversations while the app handles note-taking and summarization.

**Highlights:** AI-powered meeting summaries, Transcribe audio, video, PDFs, and more, Real-time transcription with speaker detection, Automatic note organization and tagging, Secure and private data handling

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Note Taker - Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Note Taker - Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Note Taker - Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| AI Note Taker - Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| AI Note Taker - Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| AI Note Taker - Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| AI Note Taker - Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| AI Note Taker - Yearly | $89.99 | per year |
| AI Note Taker - Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| AI Note Taker - Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| AI Note Taker - Yearly | $129.99 | per year |
| AI Note Taker - Yearly | $129.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful app
- 🚀 Very useful for learning from YouTube
- 🚀 Transcription is incredibly accurate
- 👍 AI summaries are useful
- 👍 Makes note-taking fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Advertised as free but requires sign-up

**Reported bugs**

- Partial summarization of recordings

**Requested features**

- Improve summarization to capture all key points


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UltimatePointer free?

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

### Is CraftNote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, UltimatePointer or CraftNote?

CraftNote is rated higher. UltimatePointer averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while CraftNote averages 4.7 from 4.9K ratings.

### Do UltimatePointer or CraftNote have ads?

UltimatePointer shows ads; CraftNote does not.

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