# Voice Notes vs SOLOstudio

The clearest difference is rating: SOLOstudio at 5.0 against Voice Notes's 3.8. SOLOstudio also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%). Voice Notes's advantage is ratings volume (193 vs 7) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). 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 SOLOstudio sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SOLOstudio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Voice Notes has 193 ratings behind it against 7, 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 100% of SOLOstudio's.

Voice Notes ships an update every 10 days, SOLOstudio every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Voice Notes | SOLOstudio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (193 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-notes-ai-transcribe/id527968532/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solostudio/id1668634437/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **193** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 100 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Almus j.d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453530766) | [Solo Automations Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1668527168) |

## 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


### SOLOstudio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solostudio/id1668634437)

This app provides intuitive and powerful show control for live events. It allows users to manage audio and video cues, create custom show layouts, and integrate with external hardware for seamless live performance management.

**Highlights:** Audio and video cue management, Customizable cue tiles, Import/export shows, Live camera integration, HDMI output up to 8K, MIDI cue support, RFID hardware integration

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SOLOstudio PRO Monthly Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| SOLOstudio PRO Yearly Plan | $99.00 | per year |
| SS PRO Yearly Plan with Trial | $99.99 | per year |
| The Stranger System | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lumen by Audience Wonderland | $49.99 | one-time |
| MIDI Control | $99.99 | one-time |
| SOLOstudio PRO Once Plan. | $599.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Voice Notes free?

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

### Is SOLOstudio free?

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

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

SOLOstudio is rated higher. Voice Notes averages 3.8 out of 5 from 193 ratings, while SOLOstudio averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Voice Notes or SOLOstudio have ads?

Neither Voice Notes nor SOLOstudio shows ads.

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

Voice Notes ships an update every 10 days, and SOLOstudio every 3 weeks. Most recently, Voice Notes was updated on September 21, 2026 and SOLOstudio on September 19, 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.*