# SoundNote vs Audio Notebook

The clearest difference is price: Audio Notebook at Free against SoundNote's $4.99. Audio Notebook also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.5). SoundNote's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (70% vs 50%). On ratings volume, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Audio Notebook holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 5 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of SoundNote's written reviews are positive against 50% of Audio Notebook's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SoundNote | Audio Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundnote/id364789577/reviews) | **[4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-notebook-voice-recorder/id720435436/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **69.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 6 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Estes](https://appshunter.io/developer/364789580) | [Qrayon, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/354980265) |

## 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


### Audio Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-notebook-voice-recorder/id720435436)

Record lectures, meetings, or thoughts with this voice recorder and note-taking app. Features include 2x playback speed for faster review and a wide-screen editor for comfortable note-taking on your iPad. Try the free edition with limited notes.

**Highlights:** All-day audio recording, 2x playback speed, Wide-screen text editor, Note-taking for lectures and meetings, Free edition available

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SoundNote free?

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

### Is Audio Notebook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SoundNote or Audio Notebook?

Audio Notebook is rated higher. SoundNote averages 3.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Audio Notebook averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do SoundNote or Audio Notebook have ads?

Audio Notebook shows ads; SoundNote does not.

### Which is updated more often, SoundNote or Audio Notebook?

SoundNote ships an update every 3 months, and Audio Notebook every 3 months. Most recently, SoundNote was updated on November 1, 2026 and Audio Notebook on October 24, 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.*