# NoteEase vs Aı Note Taker

NoteEase and Aı Note Taker both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 42% of NoteEase's written reviews are positive against 0% of Aı Note Taker's. NoteEase also leads on ratings volume (66 vs 11) and iOS requirement (14.1 vs 16.4). Aı Note Taker's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NoteEase sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per year and Aı Note Taker sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for NoteEase against 4.3 for Aı Note Taker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NoteEase has 66 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of NoteEase's written reviews are positive against 0% of Aı Note Taker's.

NoteEase ships an update monthly, Aı Note Taker fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NoteEase | Aı Note Taker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteease-recording-made-easy/id1571634854/reviews)** | [4.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-note-taker-voice-notes/id6736994217/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **66** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **41.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 113 MB | 863 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hangzhou Jiadi Bozhong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506720843) | [Kairoos Solutions SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/978066434) |

## What reviewers say

### NoteEase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteease-recording-made-easy/id1571634854)

This app digitizes handwritten notes and photos, allowing for easy annotation and organization. Capture, edit, and share your visual and text-based ideas across devices for a streamlined workflow.

**Highlights:** Convert photos to digital notes, Annotate existing photos, Type and format text notes, Stylus support for drawing, Organize and archive notes, Sync and share across devices

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly member | $4.49 | per year |
| Yearly member | $29.99 | per year |
| Xnotes永久会员优惠价 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Permanent member | $6.99 | one-time |
| Permanent member | $49.99 | one-time |


### Aı Note Taker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-note-taker-voice-notes/id6736994217)

Capture private voice notes, transcribe audio to text, and transform content into PDFs, summaries, and study materials. Chat with your notes using an AI assistant and organize everything locally and securely. Requires iPhone 13 or newer, or 2023+ iPad.

**Highlights:** Unlimited voice notes and transcripts, AI-powered summaries and quizzes, AI assistant for chatting with notes, Text and PDF note creation/editing, Private and secure local storage, PDF reader and annotator, Translation of transcripts and notes

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Voice Notes Unlock All and AI | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NoteEase free?

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

### Is Aı Note Taker free?

Aı Note Taker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NoteEase or Aı Note Taker?

NoteEase is rated higher. NoteEase averages 4.4 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while Aı Note Taker averages 4.3 from 11 ratings.

### Do NoteEase or Aı Note Taker have ads?

Neither NoteEase nor Aı Note Taker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NoteEase or Aı Note Taker?

NoteEase ships an update monthly, and Aı Note Taker fortnightly. Most recently, NoteEase was updated on October 13, 2026 and Aı Note Taker on October 16, 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.*