# SpeakNotes vs Spellar

SpeakNotes and Spellar both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Spellar's written reviews are positive against 20% of SpeakNotes's. Spellar also leads on ads (none vs shown). SpeakNotes's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SpeakNotes sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Spellar sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 SpeakNotes against 4.7 for Spellar. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39 and 26 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% of SpeakNotes's written reviews are positive against 86% of Spellar's.

SpeakNotes ships an update every 5 days, Spellar every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpeakNotes | Spellar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speaknotes-transcribe-and-notes/id6449847831/reviews) | **[4.7 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spellar-ai-meeting-note-taker/id6473629578/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **39** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 85 MB | 175 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JRL Software LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510525023) | [Spellar AI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1719294571) |

## What reviewers say

### SpeakNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speaknotes-transcribe-and-notes/id6449847831)

This app uses advanced AI to transform audio and video into concise, actionable notes. It supports over 50 languages and offers 14 different output formats for meetings, lectures, podcasts, and more. Easily process any source, from recordings to YouTube links, to gain insights quickly.

**Highlights:** AI transcription with high accuracy, 14 unique summary formats, Summarize YouTube links, Process PDFs and documents, Direct audio/video recording, Support for 50+ languages, Export and share options

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

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pro_weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| SpeakNotes Pro Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| pro_weekly_3.99_no_trial | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| pro_weekly_3.99 | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| Pro (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| Pro (Weekly) | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro (Weekly) | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro (Weekly) | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| pro_monthly_14.99 | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro (Monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro (Monthly) | $24.99 | per month |
| Pro (Monthly) | $24.99 | per month |
| Pro (Monthly) | $29.99 | per month |
| Pro (Annual) | $59.99 | per year |
| Pro (Annual) | $59.99 | per year |
| Pro (Annual) | $74.99 | per year |
| Pro (Annual) | $119.99 | per year |
| Pro (Annual) | $119.99 | per year |
| Pro (Annual) | $149.99 | per year |
| Pro (Annual) | $149.99 | per year |
| Pro (Lifetime) | $99.99 | one-time |


### Spellar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spellar-ai-meeting-note-taker/id6473629578)

This app automatically records, transcribes, and summarizes meetings. It uses advanced AI models to analyze conversations, highlight key points, and generate action plans. Seamlessly syncs across devices and integrates with project management tools.

**Highlights:** Automatic transcription, AI-powered summarization, Action plan generation, Real-time AI Copilot, Multi-model AI architecture, Cross-device synchronization, Task export to project managers

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spellar Pro Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Pro+ | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly Pro+ | $15.99 | per month |
| Spellar Pro Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Annually | $95.99 | per year |
| Annually Pro+ | $129.99 | per year |
| Spellar Pro Annual | $159.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpeakNotes free?

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

### Is Spellar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SpeakNotes or Spellar?

Spellar is rated higher. SpeakNotes averages 4.6 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Spellar averages 4.7 from 26 ratings.

### Do SpeakNotes or Spellar have ads?

SpeakNotes shows ads; Spellar does not.

### Which is updated more often, SpeakNotes or Spellar?

SpeakNotes ships an update every 5 days, and Spellar every 2 weeks. Most recently, SpeakNotes was updated on October 24, 2026 and Spellar on October 30, 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.*