# Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder vs ThunderNotes

The clearest difference is rating: Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder at 4.9 against ThunderNotes's 2.3. Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 3) and chart position (#55 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $6.00 per 7 days and ThunderNotes sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder has 12K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder's written reviews are positive against 67% of ThunderNotes's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder | ThunderNotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-ai-note-taker-and-recorder/id6451491556/reviews)** | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thundernotes-ai-note-taker/id6740700749/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 59.1% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#55** | — |
| Size | 153 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mohrer Associates LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698529821) | [Emir Topaloglu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1656595671) |

## What reviewers say

### Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-ai-note-taker-and-recorder/id6451491556)

**Currently charting:** #55 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app records audio and phone calls, then uses AI to transcribe them into text. It generates intelligent summaries, organizes notes, and allows for easy sharing. Ideal for meetings, lectures, and personal use, ensuring you capture every important detail.

**Highlights:** Background audio recording, AI transcription, Intelligent summaries, Phone call recording, Unlimited recording time, Easy organization and sharing, Siri shortcuts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard | $6.00 | per 7 days |
| Professional | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Professional | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Standard | $15.00 | per month |
| Professional | $17.99 | per month |
| Professional | $19.99 | per month |
| Professional | $21.99 | per month |
| Standard | $100.00 | per year |
| Professional | $139.99 | per year |
| Professional | $139.99 | per year |
| Professional | $139.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Solid features, simple and fast
- 🚀 Excellent for meetings and note-taking
- 🚀 Accurate transcription and summarization
- 👍 Responsive and helpful support
- 👍 Cross-device syncing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Recording issues, stops and restarts
- 🐛 Buggy, app gets stuck sometimes
- 🔒 Fraudulent charges and billing issues
- 🔋 Recording stops when phone calls come in

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings not saving
- Login and account creation issues
- Incompatibility with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to identify speakers in transcripts
- In-app recording for phone calls and audio
- Formatting options for exported notes
- Hierarchical headings in summaries
- Real-time processing and note-taking


### ThunderNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thundernotes-ai-note-taker/id6740700749)

Transform voice recordings, documents, and YouTube videos into searchable AI notes. Generate summaries, quizzes, and flashcards instantly to enhance learning and productivity. No account is required, offering a private and distraction-free experience.

**Highlights:** AI voice transcription, YouTube video summarizer, PDF and image to notes conversion, AI-generated quizzes, Smart flashcards, Chat with your notes

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Thunder Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Thunder Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Annually Premium | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder free?

Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ThunderNotes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder or ThunderNotes?

Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder is rated higher. Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder averages 4.9 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while ThunderNotes averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder or ThunderNotes have ads?

Neither Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder nor ThunderNotes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder or ThunderNotes?

Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder ships an update every 5 days, and ThunderNotes every 5 days. Most recently, Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder was updated on October 16, 2026 and ThunderNotes on October 4, 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.*