# Perplexity vs Notee

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Perplexity at 518K against Notee's 5K. Perplexity also leads on chart position (#6 vs #82). Notee's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Perplexity sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Notee sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 — 4.8 for Perplexity against 4.8 for Notee. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Perplexity has 518K ratings behind it against 5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Perplexity's written reviews are positive against 69% of Notee's.

Perplexity ships an update every 5 days, Notee weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Perplexity | Notee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (518K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perplexity-ai-search-and-chat/id1668000334/reviews)** | [4.8 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notee-ai-note-taker/id6745517667/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **518K** | 5K |
| Positive reviews | 63.2% of reviews | **69.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | #82 |
| Size | 175 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Perplexity AI, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1668000336) | [GM UniverseApps Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473276099) |

## What reviewers say

### Perplexity

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perplexity-ai-search-and-chat/id1668000334)

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Grossing · Productivity, #30 Top Free · Productivity, #77 Top Grossing (US App Store)

Get accurate, source-backed answers to any question with this AI-powered search and chat tool. It leverages top AI models for deep research, drafting emails, and more, syncing across devices. Discover new information and organize your findings in a personal library.

**Highlights:** AI-powered search with cited sources, Deep research and guided exploration, Conversational follow-up questions, AI assistant for drafting and scheduling, Voice search functionality, Community-driven discovery, Personalized library for discoveries

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Perplexity Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Perplexity Pro | $20.00 | per month |
| Perplexity Pro | $20.00 | per month |
| Perplexity Pro | $200.00 | per year |
| Perplexity Max | $200.00 | per month |
| Perplexity Pro | $200.00 | per year |
| 500 Credits | $5.00 | one-time |
| 1,000 Credits | $10.00 | one-time |
| 2,500 Credits | $25.00 | one-time |
| 5,000 Credits | $50.00 | one-time |
| 10,000 Credits | $100.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Saves time, fast and efficient
- 🔍 Comprehensive and detailed answers
- 📚 Provides sources and citations
- 🤖 Excellent AI-powered search
- 🧠 Helpful for research and learning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Restrictions on VPN usage
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🤖 Inconsistent or biased responses
- 🖥️ Subpar mobile app experience compared to web version

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Login issues with Apple Sign-In
- Disappearing keyboard and input issues
- Inconsistent performance across platforms

**Requested features**

- Ability to disable Shopping Pro for subscribed users
- ChatGPT-like widget to continue conversations
- Real-time voice-based interactions
- Customizable font size and UI options
- Integration with other apps and services


### Notee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notee-ai-note-taker/id6745517667)

**Currently charting:** #82 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app transforms your phone into an intelligent AI note taker and voice recorder. It accurately transcribes meetings, lectures, and interviews into text, summaries, and actionable notes. Organize your digital notebook and access recordings anytime.

**Highlights:** Smart voice dictation, Live audio transcription, Advanced AI summarizer, Speaker identification, High quality audio capture, Instant audio to text converter, Multilingual dictation

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great note-taking capabilities
- 👍 Helpful for busy lives and ADHD
- 👍 Useful for clients and meetings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and recording issues
- 🚫 Unavailable on Windows
- 🚫 Can't record phone calls

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings stop without notification
- Unreliable recording during disruptions

**Requested features**

- Windows app version
- Phone call recording and transcription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Perplexity free?

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

### Is Notee free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Perplexity or Notee?

Perplexity is rated higher. Perplexity averages 4.8 out of 5 from 518K ratings, while Notee averages 4.8 from 5K ratings.

### Do Perplexity or Notee have ads?

Neither Perplexity nor Notee shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Perplexity or Notee?

Perplexity ships an update every 5 days, and Notee weekly. Most recently, Perplexity was updated on October 23, 2026 and Notee on October 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Perplexity or Notee?

Perplexity currently peaks at #6 in the App Store charts, and Notee at #82. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*