# Voice Notes vs Depict

The clearest difference is rating: Depict at 4.1 against Voice Notes's 3.8. Depict also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 days) and review sentiment (75% vs 67%). Voice Notes's advantage is ratings volume (193 vs 11). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Voice Notes sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Depict sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Depict holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Voice Notes has 193 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Voice Notes's written reviews are positive against 75% of Depict's.

Voice Notes ships an update every 11 days, Depict every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Voice Notes | Depict |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (193 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-notes-ai-transcribe/id527968532/reviews) | **[4.1 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/depict-audio-notes/id1583344825/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **193** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 100 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Almus j.d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453530766) | [Depict, Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1583344827) |

## What reviewers say

### Voice Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-notes-ai-transcribe/id527968532)

This app records audio and converts it into searchable text using on-device AI. It automatically generates smart summaries with key points and action items. Organize, tag, and sync your notes across devices, or upload existing audio files for transcription.

**Highlights:** Live audio recording, On-device AI transcription, Automatic smart summaries, Searchable transcriptions, Cross-device syncing, Audio file uploads

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Voice Notes Membership | $3.99 | per month |
| Voice Notes Membership | $3.99 | per month |
| Voice Notes Membership | $17.99 | per year |
| Voice Notes Membership | $19.99 | per year |
| Voice Notes Membership | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate voice transcription
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💡 Helpful for note-taking and documentation
- 🚀 Efficient workflow for dictating messages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔒 Lack of integration with messaging apps
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Microphone issues causing loss of input
- Transcription errors and inaccuracies
- Compatibility problems with older devices

**Requested features**

- Deeper integration with messaging apps
- Ability to edit and delete transcribed text
- Support for more languages and accents
- Automatic punctuation and formatting


### Depict

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/depict-audio-notes/id1583344825)

Capture thoughts and reminders using your voice. This app transcribes speech on-device, allowing you to record audio notes and access searchable transcripts. Enhance productivity with voice reminders and organize notes with tags, images, and locations.

**Highlights:** On-device audio transcription, Voice reminders with scheduled notifications, Searchable transcripts, Tagging and archiving notes, Append images and text notes, Save and sort by location, Export transcript text

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Depict Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| Depict Plus | $37.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Voice Notes free?

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

### Is Depict free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Voice Notes or Depict?

Depict is rated higher. Voice Notes averages 3.8 out of 5 from 193 ratings, while Depict averages 4.1 from 11 ratings.

### Do Voice Notes or Depict have ads?

Neither Voice Notes nor Depict shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Voice Notes or Depict?

Voice Notes ships an update every 11 days, and Depict every 5 days. Most recently, Voice Notes was updated on October 21, 2026 and Depict 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.*