# AudioNote™ vs Notepad

The clearest difference is price: Notepad at Free against AudioNote™'s $12.99. Notepad also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (6.4K vs 118). AudioNote™'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Notepad is free to download; AudioNote™ costs $12.99 up front. Notepad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AudioNote™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Notepad holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notepad has 6.4K ratings behind it against 118, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of AudioNote™'s written reviews are positive against 80% of Notepad's.

AudioNote™ ships an update every 3 weeks, Notepad every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AudioNote™ | Notepad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $12.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (118 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audionote/id369820957/reviews) | **[4.8 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-simple-notes-and-memo/id1004291915/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 118 | **6.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 71.1% of reviews | **80.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#39** | — |
| Size | 16 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Luminant Software, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/286050547) | [Komorebi Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/481596469) |

## What reviewers say

### AudioNote™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audionote/id369820957)

**Currently charting:** #39 Top Paid · Business (US App Store)

This app combines note-taking with synchronized audio recording, allowing users to instantly access specific moments in recordings by tapping on their notes. It supports text, drawings, photos, and PDF annotation, making it ideal for students and professionals to capture and review information efficiently.

**Highlights:** Synchronized note and audio recording, Seek directly to audio by tapping notes, Highlighted notes during playback, Insert text, drawing, and photo notes, Audio amplifier, Import and annotate PDF documents

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent note-taking and recording
- 👍 Syncs audio to text/drawings
- 👍 Clear audio quality
- 👍 Reliable and stable performance
- 👍 Useful for meetings, lectures, and research

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional recording issues or crashes
- 🔒 Limited file sharing/export options
- 👎 Outdated interface design
- 👎 Small buttons and controls
- 👎 Lack of advanced formatting options

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings sometimes disappear or get corrupted
- Difficulty navigating large audio files
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to change font size, color, and formatting
- Improved file management and sharing options
- Background recording mode
- Faster playback speed controls
- Integration with cloud storage services


### Notepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-simple-notes-and-memo/id1004291915)

This app provides a straightforward way to jot down thoughts, create lists, and save temporary information. It offers features like search, dark mode, and customizable widgets for quick access to your notes. Data is stored locally for enhanced privacy.

**Highlights:** Search functionality, Dark mode, Lock screen widget, Home screen widget, Automatic note saving, Word count, Customizable note colors

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 💰 Free with no subscription
- 📝 Straightforward note-taking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Ads can be intrusive
- 🔒 No cloud backup or sync
- 🎨 Limited customization options
- 🔍 Lack of search or organization features

**Reported bugs**

- Notes sometimes disappear after updating
- Auto-correct can be overly aggressive

**Requested features**

- Add ability to print notes
- Implement photo/media attachment
- Introduce different font styles and colors
- Provide cloud sync and backup functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AudioNote™ free?

AudioNote™ costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Notepad free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AudioNote™ or Notepad?

Notepad is rated higher. AudioNote™ averages 4.2 out of 5 from 118 ratings, while Notepad averages 4.8 from 6.4K ratings.

### Do AudioNote™ or Notepad have ads?

Notepad shows ads; AudioNote™ does not.

### Which is updated more often, AudioNote™ or Notepad?

AudioNote™ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Notepad every 2 months. Most recently, AudioNote™ was updated on September 23, 2026 and Notepad on September 22, 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.*