# Memo vs NoteSwift

The clearest difference is rating: Memo at 4.8 against NoteSwift's 3.9. NoteSwift's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 50%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Memo sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and NoteSwift sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Memo holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 12 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Memo's written reviews are positive against 67% of NoteSwift's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Memo ships an update every 6 weeks, NoteSwift every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Memo | NoteSwift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memo-ai-summarize-recorder/id6450138660/reviews)** | [3.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteswift-ai-note-taker/id6738170472/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Talgat Kussainov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458779622) | [Bon App & T](https://appshunter.io/developer/1582832138) |

## What reviewers say

### Memo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memo-ai-summarize-recorder/id6450138660)

This app transforms audio recordings into text transcriptions and concise summaries using AI. It offers both on-device and cloud processing for privacy and accuracy, allowing users to easily search and share meeting insights.

**Highlights:** On-Device AI for private transcription, Offline recording and transcription, AI-powered speech to text, Automated meeting summaries, Searchable notes and action items, Cross-device synchronization, Easy sharing of notes and summaries

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Professional | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Professional | $21.99 | per month |
| Professional | $49.99 | per year |
| Professional | $139.99 | per year |
| Professional | $139.99 | per year |


### NoteSwift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteswift-ai-note-taker/id6738170472)

Effortlessly capture, transcribe, and organize your thoughts, meetings, and lectures with AI-powered voice notes. Condense lengthy conversations into concise highlights and find what you need quickly with folders and tags. Sync across devices for seamless access.

**Highlights:** Record and transcribe voice to text instantly, AI-powered summarization of conversations, Organize notes with folders and tags, Cross-device synchronization, Customizable and private note-taking

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Memo free?

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

### Is NoteSwift free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Memo or NoteSwift?

Memo is rated higher. Memo averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while NoteSwift averages 3.9 from 12 ratings.

### Do Memo or NoteSwift have ads?

Neither Memo nor NoteSwift shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Memo or NoteSwift?

Memo ships an update every 6 weeks, and NoteSwift every 3 weeks. Most recently, Memo was updated on September 9, 2026 and NoteSwift on September 15, 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.*