Comparison

Plaud vs ShiftPilot

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

Head to head
About

Plaud

This app acts as an AI work companion, transforming spoken words into actionable notes and summaries. It supports various input methods, including audio, text, and images, and offers advanced AI processing for transcription, summarization, and insight generation. Seamlessly integrate captured information into your workflow across multiple platforms.

Highlights
  • Multimodal AI note capture
  • AI transcription in 112 languages
  • Customizable AI summaries
  • Ask Plaud for insights
  • Automated workflow integration
  • Cross-platform sync and storage
Features
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Plaud is the AI work companion trusted by over 3 million professionals worldwide. Capture meetings, calls and conversations, then turn them into the work you need next. Plaud Intelligence helps you transcribe, summarize, find past context and get work done from every conversation. At the center is Plaud Agent. Give it a task in plain language and it sees it through: drawing on the right context from your Knowledge base, producing finished work in the format you need, and delivering it where it needs to go. CAPTURE IN-PERSON MEETINGS, PHONE CALLS, AND ONLINE MEETINGS Use a Plaud device for in-person meetings, phone calls and conversations on the go. Use Plaud Desktop for online meetings, with no meeting bot required. Capture more than audio. Highlight key moments as they happen, add notes and include images to give Plaud richer context. Everything stays together across Plaud Mobile, Plaud Web and Plaud Desktop. TURN RECORDINGS INTO TRANSCRIPTS AND CLEAR NOTES Get transcripts and AI summaries after every recording, with support for over 112 languages, and custom vocabulary. GET WORK DONE WITH PLAUD AGENT Tell Plaud Agent what you need in plain language. It finds the right context from your conversations and knowledge, then turns it into the work you need. Use Plaud Agent to: - Turn customer calls into a research brief - Draft follow-ups and emails from meetings - Create project updates, reports, and presentations - Bring back relevant context from weeks or months ago - Reuse your preferred workflows with Skills - Automate recurring work with Routines - Work across Slack, Notion, Google Calendar, Linear and more Create ready-to-use documents, presentations, reports and more, with links back to the relevant moments in the original recording for verification. Plaud asks for your confirmation before anything is sent or posted on your behalf. USE PLAUD EVERYWHERE Your recordings, transcripts and knowledge stay in sync across Plaud Mobile, Plaud Web and Plaud Desktop, with unlimited cloud storage. CHOOSE THE PLAN THAT FITS HOW YOU WORK Every Plaud device includes the Starter Plan, so you can start recording, transcribing and using Plaud Intelligence right away. Starter Plan Includes 300 transcription minutes each month. Pro Plan Includes 1,200 transcription minutes each month for professionals who record and transcribe more regularly. Unlimited Plan Unlimited transcription for professionals who capture conversations throughout their day. Team Plan Built for teams, with centralized management, file sharing and shared knowledge capabilities. GLOBAL SECURITY STANDARDS Plaud is compliant with GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO 27001, ISO 27701 and EN 18031. PLAUD Terms of Service & END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT : https://app.plaud.ai/user-agreement Terms of Use : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ShiftPilot

Features
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ShiftPilot turns your work schedule into clear numbers. Plan shifts in seconds, track your hours, and always know what your next paycheck should look like — before it arrives. BUILT FOR SHIFT WORKERS Nurses, drivers, warehouse teams, baristas, security staff, hospitality crews, factory workers — if your weeks never look the same, ShiftPilot keeps them under control. PLAN SHIFTS FAST • A clean calendar made for irregular schedules • Reusable shift templates and short shift codes for one-tap entry • Repeat patterns for rotating rosters • Reminders so you never miss a shift SCAN YOUR ROSTER Point your camera at a printed schedule and ShiftPilot reads it and turns it into shifts. Recognition runs entirely on your iPhone — your photos are never uploaded anywhere. KNOW YOUR PAY • Hourly rates per employer, with overtime, night, weekend, and holiday supplements • A running estimate of your earnings for the month • Payday overview: see what's coming and when • Track payments you've received and compare against your estimate Every figure is an estimate based on the rates and rules you enter — your payslip is always the authoritative source. ShiftPilot is a planning tool, not an accountant. YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS • Everything is stored on your device • No account, no registration, no email required • No ads, no tracking, no third-party SDKs, no analytics • Optional iCloud sync (Pro) uses your own iCloud — we can't see your data AT A GLANCE Home Screen widgets show your next shift and your month so far without opening the app. FREE AND PRO The free version includes 1 employer, 15 shifts per month, and the core features. ShiftPilot Pro unlocks: • Unlimited employers and shifts • iCloud sync between your devices • All widgets and Pro features ShiftPilot Pro: €4.99/month, €29.99/year with a 7-day free trial, or a one-time Lifetime purchase of €69.99. Prices may vary by region and are always shown in the app before you buy. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends, and are managed in your Apple Account settings. Whether you're juggling two jobs, working nights, or just want proof your overtime adds up, ShiftPilot gives you the one thing every shift worker deserves: certainty about your time and your money. Privacy Policy: https://shiftpilot-legal.pages.dev/privacy Terms of Use: https://shiftpilot-legal.pages.dev/terms

Screenshots

Plaud4 screens
ShiftPilot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Plaud at #26 against ShiftPilot's unranked. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Plaud sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and ShiftPilot sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
Plaud versus ShiftPilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlaudShiftPilot
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (24K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings24K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#26 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size199 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPLAUD LLCPiciriga Vasile

Bugs and requests

Plaud

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Transcription errors, especially for non-English languages
  • Exporting issues with audio and text files
  • Inconsistent performance and app crashes
  • Connectivity problems between device and app

Requested features

6 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to pause and resume recordings
  • Improved summary quality and customization
  • Better organization and folder structure for notes
  • Integration with other productivity tools
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  • Support for more languages beyond English

ShiftPilot

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Plaud

Subscriptions12
  • Pro Plan(Monthly)$14.991 Month
  • Pro Plan(Monthly)$17.991 Month
  • Unlimited Plan(Monthly)$23.991 Month
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  • Unlimited Plan(Monthly)3 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Unlimited Plan(Monthly)2 variants$29.991 Month
  • Pro Plan(Annually)$99.991 Year
  • Pro Plan(Annually)7 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Pro Plan(Annually)3 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Unlimited Plan(Annually)7 Days trial$239.991 Year
  • Unlimited Plan(Annually)$239.991 Year
  • Annual Unlimited3 Days trial$239.991 Year
  • Unlimited Plan(Annually)1 Month trial$239.991 Year
One-time4
  • 120 Minutes Package$2.99
  • 600 Minutes Package$12.99
  • 3000 Minutes Package$59.99
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  • 6000 Minutes Package$99.99
3 purchases

ShiftPilot

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • ShiftPilot Pro Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Plaud free?
Plaud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShiftPilot free?
ShiftPilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Plaud or ShiftPilot have ads?
Neither Plaud nor ShiftPilot shows ads.

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