# Microsoft OneNote vs CoRecruit

The clearest difference is rating: Microsoft OneNote at 4.7 against CoRecruit's 3.0. Microsoft OneNote also leads on ratings volume (1.1M vs 3) and chart position (#110 vs unranked). CoRecruit's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Microsoft OneNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. CoRecruit asks for nothing beyond the download.

Microsoft OneNote holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft OneNote has 1.1M ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Microsoft OneNote | CoRecruit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.1M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-onenote/id410395246/reviews)** | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/corecruit/id6739188390/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1M** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 44.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#110** | — |
| Size | 419 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) | [SalesQ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784133326) |

## What reviewers say

### Microsoft OneNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-onenote/id410395246)

**Currently charting:** #110 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Capture and organize your thoughts, ideas, and plans with a powerful digital note-taking app. Utilize AI features for summarization and transcription, and seamlessly sync notes across all your devices. Collaborate on creative projects and integrate with other Microsoft Office applications.

**Highlights:** AI-powered Copilot notebooks, Voice transcription and smart notes, Note-taking scanner with text extraction, Cross-device syncing, Collaboration on notes and ideas, Integration with Microsoft Office

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Microsoft 365 Personal | $9.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Personal | $11.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Family | $12.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple, works well
- 👍 Great for planning
- 👍 Powerful note-taking app
- 👍 Invaluable tool for note taking
- 👍 Used for years, couldn't be without this app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔨 Could be better
- 🔨 Formatting issues on mobile app
- 🔨 Buggy widget, no dark app icon
- 🐛 Glitchy, crashes often
- 🐛 Terrible sync speeds

**Reported bugs**

- Cursor positioning is erratic
- Search function does not work well
- Ink to text conversion missing on iPad
- Syncing issues, notes not syncing properly across devices
- Crashing, freezing, and performance issues

**Requested features**

- Native Markdown support and merged cell support
- Ruler, ability to choose or create notebook covers
- Ability to password protect app or individual notebooks
- Option to open on last opened page instead of Home
- Ability to turn note into task that appears on To Do and Planner


### CoRecruit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/corecruit/id6739188390)

This app allows recruiters to capture and manage candidate conversations on the go. It integrates seamlessly with the main platform, automatically generating notes and transcripts from calls and interviews. Reduce administrative tasks and focus more on engaging with candidates.

**Highlights:** Capture calls and interviews instantly, Access candidate and interview notes, Seamless sync with CoRecruit account, Make and receive calls within the app, Automatic note and transcript generation

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Microsoft OneNote free?

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

### Is CoRecruit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Microsoft OneNote or CoRecruit?

Microsoft OneNote is rated higher. Microsoft OneNote averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1M ratings, while CoRecruit averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Microsoft OneNote or CoRecruit have ads?

Neither Microsoft OneNote nor CoRecruit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Microsoft OneNote or CoRecruit?

Microsoft OneNote ships an update weekly, and CoRecruit weekly. Most recently, Microsoft OneNote was updated on November 14, 2026 and CoRecruit on November 12, 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.*