# SoundNote vs DayCape

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SoundNote at 70% against DayCape's 13%. SoundNote also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). DayCape's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and device support (4 vs 1). On update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

DayCape is free to download; SoundNote costs $4.99 up front. DayCape sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. SoundNote asks for nothing beyond the download.

SoundNote ships an update every 3 months, DayCape every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SoundNote | DayCape |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[3.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundnote/id364789577/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **13** | — |
| Positive reviews | **69.7% of reviews** | 12.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 6 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Estes](https://appshunter.io/developer/364789580) | [Daymonic AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/862986893) |

## What reviewers say

### SoundNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundnote/id364789577)

Record audio while taking notes and drawing. Tap any word or drawing to instantly jump to the corresponding moment in the audio recording. Perfect for students and journalists to capture every detail.

**Highlights:** Audio recording with synchronized notes, Tap notes to jump to audio time, Integrated drawing tools, Easy editing and manipulation of drawings, Export text, drawings, and audio, High-quality M4A audio format

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for recording lectures and meetings
- 👍 Ability to tap notes to jump to that part of the audio
- 📤 Easy to export notes and audio
- 🎨 Drawing capabilities
- 🎥 Good audio quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔒 Lack of password protection or security features
- 📂 No folder or organization system for notes
- 🖍️ Limited text formatting options (no bold, italic, etc.)
- 🔍 Difficulty navigating and searching through notes

**Reported bugs**

- Typing issues, such as duplicate characters or unresponsive keyboard
- Audio recording cutting out or becoming distorted
- Syncing issues between notes and audio

**Requested features**

- Folders or notebooks to organize notes
- Text formatting options (bold, italic, underline, etc.)
- Pause/rewind/fast-forward controls for audio playback
- Integration with cloud storage (Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.)
- Ability to insert images or diagrams into notes


### DayCape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daycape/id1019190323)

This app provides a visual schedule for families, helping children and individuals feel prepared for their day. Parents and teachers can create and manage schedules using images, timers, and checklists, with options for group planning and progress tracking.

**Highlights:** Create activities with images, Visual timers, Checklists, Notification reminders, Image library, Group planning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Family package | $8.99 | per month |
| Schul-Paket | $25.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SoundNote free?

SoundNote costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DayCape free?

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

### Do SoundNote or DayCape have ads?

Neither SoundNote nor DayCape shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SoundNote or DayCape?

SoundNote ships an update every 3 months, and DayCape every 2 months. Most recently, SoundNote was updated on November 1, 2026 and DayCape on October 29, 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.*