# SpeechNotes · vs AI Note Taker & Transcribe

The clearest difference is update cadence: AI Note Taker & Transcribe at every 2 days against SpeechNotes ·'s fortnightly. AI Note Taker & Transcribe also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 29%). SpeechNotes ·'s advantage is ratings volume (125 vs 8) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SpeechNotes · sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and AI Note Taker & Transcribe sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. 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 SpeechNotes · against 4.4 for AI Note Taker & Transcribe. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SpeechNotes · has 125 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of SpeechNotes ·'s written reviews are positive against 50% of AI Note Taker & Transcribe's.

SpeechNotes · ships an update fortnightly, AI Note Taker & Transcribe every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpeechNotes · | AI Note Taker & Transcribe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speechnotes/id1631733323/reviews)** | [4.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-note-taker-and-transcribe/id6683307814/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **125** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 32 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Farwa Shahid](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590183870) | [Aral Atpulat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546542344) |

## What reviewers say

### SpeechNotes ·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speechnotes/id1631733323)

Instantly convert spoken words into accurate text with AI-powered transcription. Generate concise summaries, action items, and enhanced notes using advanced writing tools. Listen to your notes read aloud and customize your workspace with themes and dark mode.

**Highlights:** AI voice transcription, Automatic summarization, AI writing assistant, Text-to-speech playback, Customizable themes, Dark mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Good Notes Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Offer | $4.99 | per month |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| NoteBook Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Transcribe | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Offer | $14.99 | per year |
| Notepad Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


### AI Note Taker & Transcribe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-note-taker-and-transcribe/id6683307814)

Record audio from meetings, lectures, or personal notes and have it automatically transcribed into text. The AI-powered app organizes your transcriptions for easy access and review, eliminating the need for manual note-taking.

**Highlights:** Automatic AI transcriptions, Supports lectures, meetings, and voice memos, Automatic categorization of transcriptions, User-friendly interface, No manual typing required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpeechNotes · free?

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

### Is AI Note Taker & Transcribe free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SpeechNotes · or AI Note Taker & Transcribe?

SpeechNotes · is rated higher. SpeechNotes · averages 4.4 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while AI Note Taker & Transcribe averages 4.4 from 8 ratings.

### Do SpeechNotes · or AI Note Taker & Transcribe have ads?

Neither SpeechNotes · nor AI Note Taker & Transcribe shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SpeechNotes · or AI Note Taker & Transcribe?

SpeechNotes · ships an update fortnightly, and AI Note Taker & Transcribe every 2 days. Most recently, SpeechNotes · was updated on November 3, 2026 and AI Note Taker & Transcribe on November 4, 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.*