# SoundNote vs Printing for iPad

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SoundNote at 70% against Printing for iPad's 21%. SoundNote also leads on rating (3.8 vs 2.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

SoundNote costs $4.99 and Printing for iPad $4.99 up front. Printing for iPad sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. SoundNote asks for nothing beyond the download.

SoundNote holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of SoundNote's written reviews are positive against 21% of Printing for iPad's.

SoundNote ships an update every 6 weeks, Printing for iPad every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SoundNote | Printing for iPad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[3.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundnote/id364789577/reviews)** | [2.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printing-for-ipad/id397734760/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **69.7% of reviews** | 20.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 182 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Estes](https://appshunter.io/developer/364789580) | [Ndili Technologies, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331426521) |

## 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 that moment in the recording. Ideal for students, journalists, and professionals to capture every detail in meetings, lectures, and interviews.

**Highlights:** Synchronized audio recording and note-taking, Tap notes to jump to audio playback, Integrated drawing tools with editing, Zoom and scroll functionality for drawings, Share notes and audio via email, Transfer notes to Mac or PC

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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


### Printing for iPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printing-for-ipad/id397734760)

Easily print photos, web pages, and various document types from your device. Supports a vast range of printers, including older models not compatible with AirPrint. Transfer files from your computer or cloud storage for printing.

**Highlights:** Print various document types (PDF, Word, Excel, etc.), Create new text documents, Transfer files via web browser, Print to networked or shared printers, Print remote files from cloud storage, Capture and process images

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Toll-Free Number For Fax And Voicemail | $14.99 | per month |
| Toll-Free Number For Fax And Voicemail | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Toll-Free Number For Fax And Voicemail | $79.99 | per 6 months |
| Toll-Free Number For Fax And Voicemail | $149.99 | per year |
| FaxPack 4 - with 4 Fax Units | $0.99 | one-time |
| Deutsch - Ein Fax-Deckblatt in der deutschen | $0.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Cover Sheet with a holiday theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wedding Cover Sheet with a wedding theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| FaxPack 21 - with 21 Fax Units (including 1 bonus) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 6-month lease for a USA Toll-Free Number | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works well with networked printers
- 👍 Prints test pages successfully
- 👍 Helpful customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent printing performance
- 🐛 Difficulty importing documents
- 🐛 Poor print quality
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain printers

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Fails to detect or connect to printers
- Printing issues with multi-page documents

**Requested features**

- Print preview option
- Direct printing from other apps
- Improved user interface


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SoundNote free?

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

### Is Printing for iPad free?

Printing for iPad costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SoundNote or Printing for iPad?

SoundNote is rated higher. SoundNote averages 3.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Printing for iPad averages 2.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do SoundNote or Printing for iPad have ads?

Neither SoundNote nor Printing for iPad shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SoundNote or Printing for iPad?

SoundNote ships an update every 6 weeks, and Printing for iPad every 2 months. Most recently, SoundNote was updated on September 20, 2026 and Printing for iPad on September 16, 2026.

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