# Voice Recorder vs AI Note Taker

The clearest difference is rating: Voice Recorder at 5.0 against AI Note Taker's 4.4. Voice Recorder also leads on device support (3 vs 1). AI Note Taker's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Voice Recorder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and AI Note Taker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Voice Recorder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 21 respectively.

Voice Recorder ships an update every 3 months, AI Note Taker fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Voice Recorder | AI Note Taker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-recorder-voice-notes/id1600439396/reviews)** | [4.4 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-note-taker-talk-transcribe/id6751721021/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **21** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 71 MB | 169 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bijal Patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580533014) | [Robert Harris](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836438396) |

## What reviewers say

### Voice Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-recorder-voice-notes/id1600439396)

Record audio memos with exceptional clarity and edit them with trimming tools. Convert recordings to various formats and share them via cloud services or email. This app also offers a speech-to-text feature for transcribing audio.

**Highlights:** High-clarity audio recording, Audio trimming and editing, Multiple audio format conversion, Cloud and email sharing, Speech-to-text transcription, Adjustable playback speed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week Pack | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Pack | $14.99 | per month |
| Year Pack | $79.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pack | $79.99 | one-time |


### AI Note Taker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-note-taker-talk-transcribe/id6751721021)

Effortlessly convert spoken words into accurate text in real-time. Import audio/video, translate, and organize transcriptions for enhanced productivity. Offers offline transcription and secure cloud syncing.

**Highlights:** Real-time speech to text conversion, Import audio/video files for transcription, Multi-language support, Offline transcription capability, Secure iCloud data syncing, Transcription translation, Password protection for recordings

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Note Taker: Talk Transcribe | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Note Taker: Talk Transcribe | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Note Taker: Talk Transcribe | $14.99 | per month |
| AI Note Taker: Talk Transcribe | $15.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Voice Recorder free?

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

### Is AI Note Taker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Voice Recorder or AI Note Taker?

Voice Recorder is rated higher. Voice Recorder averages 5.0 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while AI Note Taker averages 4.4 from 21 ratings.

### Do Voice Recorder or AI Note Taker have ads?

Both Voice Recorder and AI Note Taker show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Voice Recorder or AI Note Taker?

Voice Recorder ships an update every 3 months, and AI Note Taker fortnightly. Most recently, Voice Recorder was updated on October 21, 2026 and AI Note Taker on October 24, 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.*