Comparison

Start Note vs Muon

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

Head to head
About

Start Note

Features
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v1.0.0 of Start Note add convenient functionality to the traditional note taking app. Features Include: - Ability to create/delete notes - Ability to add/delete tables, associated with notes - Integrated stopwatch (excellent for tracking rest times when exercising) - Big buttons for adding / deleting columns / rows - Ability to compare past tables on the fly if a previous table is detected that has the same title Tap the stopwatch to start it. Tap it to pause it. Hold it to reset it. Enjoy!

About

Muon

Features
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Speech, made readable. Muon sits between Voice Memos and meeting transcription services. Record meetings, lectures, and memos—the moment you stop recording, AI gives you a readable transcript and summary. Designed with deep integration across Apple's ecosystem: Apple Watch, Action Button, Live Activity, Lock Screen. ■ Key Features ・High-accuracy AI transcription ・AI-generated summaries that extract what matters ・Recording from Apple Watch ・Live Activity (Lock Screen and Dynamic Island) ■ Built for the Apple Ecosystem Tap your wrist to start recording. Tap again to stop. One press of the Action Button starts a new recording. Elapsed time and status stay visible on the Lock Screen. Whether recording or processing, Muon is always one glance away—on iPhone or Apple Watch. ■ What It's For ・Meeting minutes ・Lectures and seminar notes ・Interviews and reporting ・Daily voice notes ※ Transcription accuracy may decrease in noisy outdoor environments or for long-form lifelog-style recordings. Muon is optimized for clear speech in quiet environments. ■ Privacy Audio is stored only on your device. During transcription and summarization, data is temporarily sent to cloud services; no audio is retained on the service side after processing. ■ Pricing The first 3 days after install include full access to all features at no cost. After the trial, continued recording requires a subscription: ・Monthly plan: $6.99 / month ・Annual plan: $54.99 / year (34% off monthly) After the trial, previously recorded data remains playable and viewable without a subscription. Only the creation of new recordings is locked. Subscriptions auto-renew. Unless canceled at least 24 hours before the renewal date, the same plan renews automatically. Cancel anytime from iOS Settings → [Your Name] → Subscriptions. ■ Usage Limits ・Per recording: up to 90 minutes (auto-stop) ・Monthly total: up to 30 hours ■ Supported Languages Japanese, English ■ Links Terms of Service: https://renalne.com/legal/muon/terms/en Privacy Policy: https://renalne.com/legal/muon/privacy/en Contact: https://form.run/@renalne-contact

Screenshots

Start Note4 screens
Muon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Start Note at none against Muon's 2. Start Note also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Muon sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Start Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Start Note versus Muon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStart NoteMuon
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS9.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrett OwersReNALNE.inc

In-app purchases

None

Start Note

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Muon

Subscriptions2
  • Muon Pro 月額$6.991 Month
  • Muon Pro 年額$54.991 Year

Questions

Is Start Note free?
Start Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Muon free?
Muon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Start Note or Muon have ads?
Neither Start Note nor Muon shows ads.

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