# AudioNote Lite vs MyNote

The clearest difference is rating: MyNote at 4.8 against AudioNote Lite's 3.7. MyNote also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (80% vs 68%). AudioNote Lite's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

MyNote holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 54 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of AudioNote Lite's written reviews are positive against 80% of MyNote's.

AudioNote Lite ships an update every 3 weeks, MyNote monthly. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | AudioNote Lite | MyNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audionote-lite-notepad-and-voice-recorder/id379301403/reviews) | **[4.8 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mynote-simple-note-app/id1180495465/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **54** |
| Positive reviews | 68.4% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 47 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Luminant Software, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/286050547) | [fumio ueda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1126481824) |

## What reviewers say

### AudioNote Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audionote-lite-notepad-and-voice-recorder/id379301403)

This app combines note-taking with synchronized audio recording, allowing users to instantly jump to specific points in a lecture or meeting by tapping their notes. It supports text, drawings, and photos, and offers desktop viewing of recordings.

**Highlights:** Synchronized note and audio recording, Tap notes to seek audio, Highlighted notes during playback, Insert text, drawing, and photo notes, Desktop file viewing

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Useful note-taking features
- 🔊 Great audio recording
- 💰 Free app with good functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or stability issues
- 🔍 Lack of clear instructions or guidance
- 🖌️ Limited drawing/handwriting capabilities
- 📁 Difficulty organizing or managing notes

**Reported bugs**

- Recording feature not working reliably
- Sync issues between written notes and audio
- Scrolling or navigation problems within the app

**Requested features**

- Ability to adjust text size or font
- Option to export notes in more widely compatible formats
- Improved handwriting recognition and support
- Better organization tools like folders or tagging


### MyNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mynote-simple-note-app/id1180495465)

This app allows users to quickly jot down ideas, schedules, and checklists. It features intuitive text resizing, automatic column expansion, and the ability to create a table of contents for easy navigation. Users can also easily copy, paste, email, and print their notes.

**Highlights:** Instant text size change via pinch, Automatic column height expansion, Table of contents creation, Copy and paste functionality, Email and print notes, Page scrolling and turning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AudioNote Lite free?

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

### Is MyNote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AudioNote Lite or MyNote?

MyNote is rated higher. AudioNote Lite averages 3.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while MyNote averages 4.8 from 54 ratings.

### Do AudioNote Lite or MyNote have ads?

MyNote shows ads; AudioNote Lite does not.

### Which is updated more often, AudioNote Lite or MyNote?

AudioNote Lite ships an update every 3 weeks, and MyNote monthly. Most recently, AudioNote Lite was updated on October 21, 2026 and MyNote on October 21, 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.*