Comparison

Fabric vs Audionotes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Fabric

This AI-powered workspace helps you instantly capture, find, and collaborate on all your digital content. It acts as a self-organizing second brain, unifying notes, files, and ideas from various sources. Save time and money by replacing multiple productivity subscriptions with this single, powerful tool.

Highlights
  • Instant capture of websites, text, images, and files
  • Voice notes with AI transcription
  • Natural language AI search across connected apps
  • AI assistant for document insights and writing assistance
  • Real-time document collaboration
  • Unify digital world by connecting multiple apps
  • Rich linking and embedded content
Features
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Your files are everywhere. Your notes are scattered across apps. Your AI forgets everything you told it yesterday. You spend more time searching for things and switching between tools than doing the work. Fabric fixes all of it. One workspace for everything: notes, files, meetings, bookmarks, recordings. An AI that knows your stuff and gets smarter the more you use it. Agents that handle busywork while you sleep. 300,000+ people use Fabric. Rated 4.7 stars across platforms. AI THAT KNOWS YOU Ask your AI anything about your files, notes, and recordings. Get answers from your content with citations, not generic internet responses. The more you use Fabric, the better your AI understands your work, your projects, and your interests. SEARCH EVERYTHING Find anything across notes, files, recordings, and connected apps using natural language. "That article about pricing I saved last month," found in seconds. Three years of files, searchable by meaning, not filename. CANVAS Think visually. Spread out notes, references, images. Plan a project, map a concept, arrange ideas and files side by side. Your infinite whiteboard. HANDWRITING SCANNER Snap a photo of handwritten notes, a whiteboard, or a sketch. Fabric scans it into a clean, searchable digital note in seconds. Your messy handwriting, instantly digitised and searchable. CAPTURE ANYTHING Save websites, voice notes, screenshots, PDFs, images, bookmarks. One tap from anywhere. Browser extension, share sheet, voice capture. Everything becomes searchable the moment you save it. AI AGENTS Set up tasks that run on schedule: summarise calls, compile briefs, monitor competitors, prep for meetings, send weekly reports. Your AI works while you don't. Set it once, it runs forever. SHARE BEAUTIFULLY Send polished galleries and files instead of Google Drive links. Password-protected with link analytics. Whether it's client work, a portfolio, or a shared resource, it looks professional. CONNECTED TO YOUR APPS Gmail, Slack, Google Drive, Dropbox, and more. Fabric doesn't just search your apps. Your AI can work inside them. Send emails, create tasks, pull data across your whole stack. MEETING RECORDER Record any meeting and get an instant transcript. Your AI extracts action items, key decisions, and summaries automatically. Ask about anything discussed, found instantly. VOICE NOTES Capture ideas while walking, commuting, or cooking. Automatic transcription makes every voice note searchable and actionable. NOTES & DOCUMENTS A powerful editor with rich formatting, embedded files, toggle lists, tables, code blocks, and real-time collaboration. Write, plan, and organise in one place. ORGANISE YOUR WAY Folders, labels, smart collections, nested spaces. Or just throw everything in and let search handle it. Fabric works however your brain works. RUN YOUR BUSINESS OR YOUR LIFE Client files, study materials, family documents, creative projects, personal research, whatever you're managing, Fabric keeps it organised, searchable, and shareable. COLLABORATE Edit documents with teammates or friends. Comment on files, @mention people, share folders. Works for personal projects and teams. SECURE & PORTABLE Encrypted in transit and at rest. Your data stays yours. No lock-in: export everything anytime. FABRIC FOR TEAMS Self-writing wikis, cross-app search, AI teammates, and shared workspaces for your whole team. Visit fabric.so/teams. "Fabric has completely changed how I work. Everything in one place, finally." – Pro user "I went from a B- to an A. My AI tutor knew my textbook better than I did." – student "I run my entire freelance business from Fabric now." – solopreneur "The handwriting scanner is magic. I photograph my notes and they're instantly searchable." – creative Your AI that knows your work. Download Fabric today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://fabric.so/company/privacy

About

Audionotes

This app transforms voice memos into structured text with instant transcription, summaries, and actionable insights. It supports various input types and generates custom AI outputs like tasks and flashcards, making it ideal for students, professionals, and content creators.

Highlights
  • Unlimited AI Note-Taking
  • Instant Audio to Text Transcription
  • Concise Summaries
  • Custom AI Outputs (Tasks, Flashcards)
  • Notes from YouTube Videos
  • WhatsApp Integration
  • Cross-Platform Sync
Features
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Audionotes: AI Voice Notes & Meeting Transcriptions Audionotes is the AI notes app that elevates your voice memos to structured text. Record your meeting minutes, lecture notes, brainstorming sessions, or personal journaling—Audionotes handles the rest with instant transcription, summaries, and actionable insights. Whether you’re a student looking to transcribe class discussions, a busy professional needing speech to text meeting minutes, or someone seeking an ADHD-friendly note taker, Audionotes keeps your mind clear and your tasks organized. WHY CHOOSE AUDIONOTES Complete AI Note Taking, more than just voicenotes - Unlimited AI Note-Taking - Support for voice recordings, text notes, notes from images, and notes from file uploads - Notes from youtube videos Instant Transcripts & Summaries - Convert audio to text in seconds and get concise summaries to speed up review. Lecture Notes, Flashcards & Quizzes - Get high quality lecture notes, flashcards and quizzes from your lectures, youtube videos or live lectures Custom AI Outputs - Automatically generate tasks, follow-up items, quiz questions, flashcards, outlines—whatever suits your workflow. WhatsApp Integration - Easily transcribe and summarize audio directly through our WhatsApp bot. Perfect for teams or quick voice memos on the go. Cross-Platform Sync - Access your notes from iOS, web, and our Chrome extension. Stay in sync across devices. Privacy-First & Secure WHO IS AUDIONOTES FOR? Students & Educators - Lecture Notes: Get crystal-clear text from classroom recordings. - Study Guides: Turn transcripts into flashcards, quiz questions, or outlines. - YouTube & Online Lectures: Paste links and watch Audionotes create content from them. Professionals & Entrepreneurs Meeting Minutes: Real-time transcription with speaker detection. - Action Items & Tasks: Automatically extract to-do lists and follow-ups. - Emails & Reports: Generate polished emails, client updates, and summaries from voice recordings. Healthcare Professionals - Medical Transcription: Dictate SOAP notes and patient summaries. - Patient Interaction Logs: Quickly transcribe consults for accurate documentation. Content Creators - Blog Posts & Social Media: Convert voice thoughts into polished articles, LinkedIn posts, or tweet threads. - Script Generation: Draft YouTube video scripts or podcast outlines from raw voice notes. ADHD & Neurodiverse Users - Brain Dump: Record thoughts without the overwhelm of typing. - Focus & Organization: AI organizes, summarizes, and structures your ideas. - Task Breakdown: Let Audionotes turn big ideas into clear steps. KEY INTEGRATIONS & PLATFORMS - WhatsApp Bot: Send voice notes, receive transcripts instantly. - Zapier & Notion: Automate workflows, connect with thousands of other apps. - Chrome Extension: Capture web content or record directly from your browser. - Webhook Support: Build custom integrations and scale with ease. HOW AUDIONOTES EXCELS - Minutes AI Alternative: Get accurate speaker-labeled meeting transcriptions, plus advanced AI functionalities for better context. - Better Than Otter: Enjoy comprehensive summarization, custom workflows, and direct WhatsApp integration. - Rivals Fireflies, Coconote, & VoiceNotes: Unleash deeper AI insights, multi-language support, and robust cross-platform sync. - Perfect for Dictation & Voice Memos: Seamlessly convert casual voice recordings or formal meeting audio into text you can act on. PRICING & SUBSCRIPTION - Payments charged to your iTunes account upon purchase confirmation. - Subscription auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Manage subscriptions in your Account Settings. PRIVACY & SECURITY - Your data belongs to you. Audionotes does not sell or share user data. View our policies for details: Privacy Policy: https://www.audionotes.app/privacypolicy Terms of Service: https://www.audionotes.app/tos

Screenshots

Fabric4 screens
Audionotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

Fabric and Audionotes both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of Audionotes's written reviews are positive against 62% of Fabric's. Audionotes also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Fabric sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Audionotes sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Fabric against 4.8 for Audionotes. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 232 and 94 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Fabric's written reviews are positive against 89% of Audionotes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fabric ships an update every 4 weeks, Audionotes every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Fabric versus Audionotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFabricAudionotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (232 ratings)4.8 (94 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.2% of reviews88.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings232 — better94
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB150 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFabric InternetVatsal Sanghvi

Customer experience

Fabric

All ratings232 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral3.4%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive62.2%
Neutral6.7%
Negative31.1%

Audionotes

All ratings94 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral1.1%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Fabric

Subscriptions13
  • Plus – Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Pro – Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Plus – Monthly$5.991 Month
Show 10 more
  • Plus – Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Pro – Monthly$16.001 Month
  • Pro – Monthly$24.001 Month
  • Max – Monthly$39.991 Month
  • Plus – Yearly7 Days trial$56.001 Year
  • Max – Monthly$68.001 Month
  • Plus – Yearly7 Days trial$96.001 Year
  • Pro – Yearly7 Days trial$150.001 Year
  • Pro – Yearly$214.991 Year
  • Max – Yearly$389.991 Year
18 purchases

Audionotes

Subscriptions18
  • Audionotes Personal Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Audionotes Personal Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Audionotes Pro Weekly$8.997 Days
Show 15 more
  • Audionotes Personal Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Audionotes Ultra Weekly$12.997 Days
  • Audionotes Pro Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Audionotes Pro Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Audionotes Pro Monthly$29.991 Month
  • Audionotes Ultra Monthly3 Days trial$39.991 Month
  • Audionotes Personal Annual2 variants$49.991 Year
  • Audionotes Pro Annual$64.991 Year
  • Audionotes Personal Annual$69.991 Year
  • Audionotes Pro Annual$89.991 Year
  • Pro Annual Intro$99.991 Year
  • Audionotes Pro Annual3 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Audionotes Pro Annual$129.991 Year
  • Audionotes Pro Annual3 Days trial$129.991 Year
  • Audionotes Annual Ultra3 Days trial$229.991 Year

Questions

Is Fabric free?
Fabric is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Audionotes free?
Audionotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fabric or Audionotes?
Audionotes is rated higher. Fabric averages 4.7 out of 5 from 232 ratings, while Audionotes averages 4.8 from 94 ratings.
Do Fabric or Audionotes have ads?
Neither Fabric nor Audionotes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fabric or Audionotes?
Fabric ships an update every 4 weeks, and Audionotes every 8 days. Most recently, Fabric was updated on September 21, 2026 and Audionotes on September 23, 2026.

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