Comparison

TP vs HiNotes by HiDock

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

Head to head
About

TP

This companion app enhances your field recorder experience by transcribing audio directly to text. Connect your device and convert spoken words into editable text, with synchronized playback highlighting words as they are read. Export your transcriptions easily for further editing.

Highlights
  • Voice-to-text transcription
  • Bluetooth/USB connection
  • Synchronized playback with highlighting
  • Direct text export
  • Seamless audio conversion
Features
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this is the official TP–7 companion app. enhance your TP–7 field recorder experience with seamless voice-to-text transcription. connect via bluetooth or usb, hit transcribe in the app and instantly convert your audio into text*, no file transfer needed. hit play and watch the words highlight as it reads along, with navigation through the app or TP–7. export your text by sending it to your email, then edit in your program of choice. * made to be used exclusively with teenage engineering TP–7 field recorder.

About

HiNotes by HiDock

This app records, transcribes, and summarizes conversations using AI, transforming spoken words into structured notes. It offers accurate transcription in multiple languages and allows users to mark key moments for better organization and recall. Save time and stay focused with automated note-taking for various professional and educational settings.

Highlights
  • AI-powered transcription in 75 languages
  • VoiceMark™ for highlighting key moments
  • Tailored AI meeting notes with templates
  • Automatic generation of action items and summaries
  • Seamless integration with earphones
  • Saves time on manual note-taking
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HiNotes is the companion app to your HiDock device—an AI note taker that works seamlessly with your earphones. It's designed to record, transcribe, and summarize your conversations with remarkable accuracy. Whether you're on a business call or in a brainstorm session, HiNotes transforms your spoken words into clear, structured notes within seconds. What HiNotes Can Do for You - Accurate Transcription in 75 Languages Get high-quality, accurate transcriptions for meetings, calls, lectures, and more—powered by advanced AI. - VoiceMark™ Highlights Mark key moments while recording to revisit what matters most. Let your voice guide the AI to highlight, summarize, and organize better. - Tailored AI Meeting Notes Choose from ready-made templates or customize your own. HiNotes generates action items, summaries, and next steps—just the way you like. - Save Hours Every Week Let AI handle your note-taking so you can stay focused, present, and productive. Perfect For - Project Kick-Offs - Business Calls - Job Interviews - 1-on-1 Meetings - Brainstorms - User Interviews - Project Syncs - Customer Onboarding - Classes & Lectures - Therapy & Consultations - Stand-Ups & Sprint Planning …and many more. Free to use. No subscription required for transcription. Get HiNotes today and never take meeting notes the old way again. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TP3 screens
HiNotes by HiDock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HiNotes by HiDock at 3.4 against TP's 2.2. HiNotes by HiDock also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and review sentiment (32% vs 17%). TP's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. HiNotes by HiDock sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. TP asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HiNotes by HiDock holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of TP's written reviews are positive against 32% of HiNotes by HiDock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TP ships an update every 8 months, HiNotes by HiDock every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
TP versus HiNotes by HiDock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTPHiNotes by HiDock
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (24 ratings)3.4 (30 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews32.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2430 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size237 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTeenage EngineeringHiDock

Customer experience

TP

All ratings19 ratings
Positive21.1%
Neutral10.5%
Negative68.4%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral22.2%
Negative61.1%

HiNotes by HiDock

All ratings30 ratings
Positive56.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative36.7%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive32.1%
Neutral10.7%
Negative57.1%

In-app purchases

None

TP

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

HiNotes by HiDock

Subscriptions6
  • 1-Month Unlimited (KS)$19.991 Month
  • 1-Month Unlimited (MK)$19.991 Month
  • 1-Month Unlimited$24.991 Month
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  • 1-Year Unlimited (KS)$169.001 Year
  • 1-Year Unlimited (MK)$169.001 Year
  • 1-Year Unlimited$199.001 Year
One-time4
  • 1200 Mins Quota2 variants$9.99
  • 1200 Mins Quota$12.99
  • 12000 Mins Quota$69.99
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  • 12000 Mins Quota$99.99

Questions

Is TP free?
TP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HiNotes by HiDock free?
HiNotes by HiDock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TP or HiNotes by HiDock?
HiNotes by HiDock is rated higher. TP averages 2.2 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while HiNotes by HiDock averages 3.4 from 30 ratings.
Do TP or HiNotes by HiDock have ads?
Neither TP nor HiNotes by HiDock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TP or HiNotes by HiDock?
TP ships an update every 8 months, and HiNotes by HiDock every 3 weeks. Most recently, TP was updated on October 24, 2026 and HiNotes by HiDock on October 30, 2026.

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