# Bernard AI vs Aı Note Taker

The clearest difference is monetization model: Bernard AI at free with in-app purchases against Aı Note Taker's subscription. Bernard AI also leads on ratings volume (713 vs 187). Aı Note Taker's advantage is review sentiment (81% vs 64%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bernard AI sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Aı Note Taker sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Bernard AI against 4.6 for Aı Note Taker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 713 and 187 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Bernard AI's written reviews are positive against 81% of Aı Note Taker's.

Bernard AI ships an update every 10 days, Aı Note Taker weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bernard AI | Aı Note Taker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (713 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bernard-ai-genius-chatbot/id6447141616/reviews) | **[4.6 (187 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-note-taker-yapnote/id6739521250/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **713** | 187 |
| Positive reviews | 64.0% of reviews | **81.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 154 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Tap is Fun](https://appshunter.io/developer/353995404) | [Daniel Wainryb](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735069118) |

## What reviewers say

### Bernard AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bernard-ai-genius-chatbot/id6447141616)

This AI companion assists with writing, planning, and understanding images. It offers a free tier with limited daily messages, with unlimited access and advanced features available through in-app purchases or subscriptions.

**Highlights:** AI Top Models Access, Email Writer & Grammar Checker, Document Chat (PDF, TXT, Word), 100+ Smart Prompts, 50+ AI Assistants, Image Chat, Math Helper

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Unlimited | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Unlimited | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Unlimited | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Unlimited | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Unlimited | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Unlimited | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Unlimited | $69.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Discounted offer | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Unlimited Discounted | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💡 Comprehensive set of AI tools
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🤖 Excellent AI models like Gemini and Claude

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- ⏱️ Slow and interrupted responses
- 🔍 Outdated AI models
- 💰 Expensive for outdated features

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues with Apple ID
- Inability to export/share generated images
- Persistent 'server busy' errors
- Disappearing conversation history

**Requested features**

- Add Chinese language support
- Improve Arabic language handling
- Implement voice command feature
- Enhance conversation history management


### Aı Note Taker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-note-taker-yapnote/id6739521250)

Transform voice recordings into detailed notes and summaries using advanced AI. Capture meetings, ideas, or conversations and receive instant transcripts and concise overviews. Engage with your recordings by asking questions for quick information retrieval.

**Highlights:** AI transcription, Instant summaries, Chat with recordings, Reliable meeting recording, Private by design, Minimalist interface

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Pro | $99.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $289.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent program
- 👍 Best note taker
- 👍 Simple and effective
- 👍 Handy tool for audio AI summaries
- 👍 Clean, quiet, and gets the job done

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Didn't give me the lifetime option
- 🐛 No restore in restore purchase
- 🐛 This app basically doesn't work
- 🐛 App is a scam

**Reported bugs**

- Couldn't purchase lifetime feature
- Couldn't restore purchases

**Requested features**

- Allow importing mp3 files and YouTube links
- Integrate to-dos with Apple Reminders
- Add dark mode support
- Increase support for Chinese


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bernard AI free?

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

### Is Aı Note Taker free?

Aı Note Taker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bernard AI or Aı Note Taker?

Aı Note Taker is rated higher. Bernard AI averages 4.6 out of 5 from 713 ratings, while Aı Note Taker averages 4.6 from 187 ratings.

### Do Bernard AI or Aı Note Taker have ads?

Neither Bernard AI nor Aı Note Taker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bernard AI or Aı Note Taker?

Bernard AI ships an update every 10 days, and Aı Note Taker weekly. Most recently, Bernard AI was updated on November 7, 2026 and Aı Note Taker on November 4, 2026.

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