# PCWorld Digital Magazine US vs Notee

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Notee at 70% against PCWorld Digital Magazine US's 12%. Notee also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). PCWorld Digital Magazine US's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notee sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. PCWorld Digital Magazine US asks for nothing beyond the download.

Notee holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notee has 5K ratings behind it against 86, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of PCWorld Digital Magazine US's written reviews are positive against 70% of Notee's.

PCWorld Digital Magazine US ships an update every 5 months, Notee weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PCWorld Digital Magazine US | Notee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcworld-digital-magazine-us/id520900178/reviews) | **[4.8 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notee-ai-note-taker/id6745517667/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 86 | **5K** |
| Positive reviews | 11.8% of reviews | **69.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#95** |
| Size | 77 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | +17 | +4 |
| Developer | [IDG Communications Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/348372397) | [GM UniverseApps Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473276099) |

## What reviewers say

### PCWorld Digital Magazine US

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcworld-digital-magazine-us/id520900178)

Access expert reviews, analysis of tech trends, and practical tips for navigating the computer world. Enjoy engaging content optimized for your device, with offline reading and text-to-speech options.

**Highlights:** Optimized reading modes, Offline access, Bookmark and share articles, Text-to-speech functionality, New issue alerts

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to read content
- 👍 Excellent content and recommendations
- 👍 Improved performance, fun to read again
- 👍 Graphics sharp and clear on Retina display

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes constantly
- 🐛 App freezes frequently
- 🐛 App loses subscription status
- 🐛 App loses place in articles
- 🐛 Updates wipe out library

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to ascertain subscription status
- Randomly loses subscription access
- Update wipes out library and does not restore
- App crashes constantly
- App never remembers where you left off

**Requested features**

- Allow users to go to the last read page
- Add a zoom feature
- Increase text size options
- Allow viewing in landscape orientation
- Provide a dark mode option


### Notee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notee-ai-note-taker/id6745517667)

**Currently charting:** #95 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app transforms your phone into an intelligent AI note taker and voice recorder. It accurately transcribes meetings, lectures, and interviews into text, summaries, and actionable notes. Organize your digital notebook and access recordings anytime.

**Highlights:** Smart voice dictation, Live audio transcription, Advanced AI summarizer, Speaker identification, High quality audio capture, Instant audio to text converter, Multilingual dictation

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great note-taking capabilities
- 👍 Helpful for busy lives and ADHD
- 👍 Useful for clients and meetings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and recording issues
- 🚫 Unavailable on Windows
- 🚫 Can't record phone calls

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings stop without notification
- Unreliable recording during disruptions

**Requested features**

- Windows app version
- Phone call recording and transcription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PCWorld Digital Magazine US free?

PCWorld Digital Magazine US is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Notee free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PCWorld Digital Magazine US or Notee?

Notee is rated higher. PCWorld Digital Magazine US averages 4.4 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while Notee averages 4.8 from 5K ratings.

### Do PCWorld Digital Magazine US or Notee have ads?

Neither PCWorld Digital Magazine US nor Notee shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PCWorld Digital Magazine US or Notee?

PCWorld Digital Magazine US ships an update every 5 months, and Notee weekly. Most recently, PCWorld Digital Magazine US was updated on October 31, 2026 and Notee on November 1, 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.*