# SoundNote vs graynotes

The clearest difference is price: graynotes at Free against SoundNote's $4.99. graynotes also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). SoundNote's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.5). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

graynotes is free to download; SoundNote costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

SoundNote ships an update every 6 weeks, graynotes every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and May 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SoundNote | graynotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 9 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Estes](https://appshunter.io/developer/364789580) | [Adam Van Lente](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828851960) |

## 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


### graynotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/graynotes/id6749127202)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SoundNote free?

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

### Is graynotes free?

graynotes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do SoundNote or graynotes have ads?

Neither SoundNote nor graynotes shows ads.

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

SoundNote ships an update every 6 weeks, and graynotes every 5 days. Most recently, SoundNote was updated on September 20, 2026 and graynotes on May 15, 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.*