Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder vs MapNotesNYC Lite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder
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.
- Background audio recording
- AI transcription
- Intelligent summaries
- Phone call recording
- Unlimited recording time
- Easy organization and sharing
- Siri shortcuts
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Wave AI Note Taker: Audio and Phone Call Recorder for Transcription, Note-Taking & More Whether you're in a business meeting, classroom lecture, or on a call, Wave ensures you never miss a crucial detail. With its seamless background audio recording, intelligent summaries, and powerful AI transcription, Wave simplifies meetings for maximum productivity. Put AI into action today to capture, organize, and share your conversations. WHAT CUSTOMERS SAY "Honestly don't know how this app can do such a good job with taking notes of technical stuff and acronyms and things, but it does." "Wave took down the people names, and somehow they were able to tell who is who when they spoke and they would put down the person name and 98 times out of 100 they were correct." "Wave did capture all notes from the last two very complex design sessions and it very neatly clearly succinctly gave me a summary with next steps in the way it organized the notes was fantastic." KEY FEATURES OF WAVE AI Audio Recording & Transcription - Wave works in the background, continuously capturing conversations without interrupting your workflow. Ideal for in-person meetings, lectures, and personal notes. - Convert your recorded audio or phone calls into accurate, shareable text. Perfect for meetings, interviews, and dictation. Say goodbye to manually taking notes. - Seamlessly record phone calls through the app and automatically generate detailed transcriptions and summaries, keeping your conversations organized and easy to reference. Intelligent Summaries - Wave's AI technology converts lengthy conversations into concise summaries, giving you the key takeaways at a glance. Focus on what matters most with actionable lists, notes, and to-dos. Privacy & Security Focus - With Wave, your recordings and transcriptions are fully secure. You control your data—easily export or delete any files when needed. Unlimited Recording Time - Wave allows you to record as much as you want, whether it's a short dictation or a long in-person meeting. You'll never have to worry about running out of time mid-conversation. Easy Organization and Sharing - Wave's intuitive interface lets you categorize and organize your recordings into easily searchable lists or memos, making it a perfect tool for students, professionals, and everyday use. - Share your transcribed audio or text via URL, PDF, iMessage, and more. Keep your team, clients, or family in the loop with just a few taps. - Set up Siri shortcuts or use the Action Button to instantly start recording a new meeting or note on the go. Flexible Use Cases - For professionals who need accurate meeting minutes or summaries of discussions. Wave is built for seamless recording of face-to-face conversations, making it easier to stay present and engaged. - Students and educators record and transcribe lectures, classroom discussions, and personal study sessions with ease. Organize your notes for easy review before exams or group projects. - Journalists use Wave to capture interviews with clear audio and convert them to text for easier editing and article writing. - Whether you're using it as a notepad, memo recorder, or to capture important moments from your phone calls, Wave is versatile and easy to use for every type of user. DESIGNED FOR MAXIMUM PRODUCTIVITY Wave helps you get more done in less time: - Boost productivity by focusing on the conversation, not on taking notes. - Stay organized with searchable transcriptions and notes—easily find any word or topic without scrubbing through audio files. - Export and share important meeting notes, memos, or interviews instantly to streamline your workflow. Get Started with Wave Today Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: http://wave.co/privacy
MapNotesNYC Lite
Pinpoint locations on an interactive NYC map to store categorized notes and reminders. Access your saved places with home screen widgets and scheduled notifications. This app prioritizes privacy with completely offline and private data storage.
- Interactive NYC map with pins
- Categorized notes and reminders
- Home screen widgets
- Scheduled notifications
- Offline and private data storage
- Smart categories and search
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Transform how you remember places in NYC with MapNotes Lite! Drop pins on an interactive NYC map and attach categorized notes and reminders. FEATURES: - Interactive NYC map with precise pins - Smart categories & search - Home screen widgets - Scheduled notifications - Completely offline & private EARLY ACCESS: Core features ready, regular updates planned based on your feedback! Perfect for remembering restaurants, appointments, and special NYC places. All data stays on your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder at 4.9 against MapNotesNYC Lite's 4.0. Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 1) and chart position (#55 vs unranked). MapNotesNYC Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $6.00 per 7 days. MapNotesNYC Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.
Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder has 12K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder | MapNotesNYC Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (12K ratings) — better | 4.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 59.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #55 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 153 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mohrer Associates LLC | Ledian Ismalaj |
Customer experience
Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder
MapNotesNYC Lite
Bugs and requests
Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder
Reported bugs
3 issues- Recordings not saving
- Login and account creation issues
- Incompatibility with certain devices
Requested features
5 requests- 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
MapNotesNYC Lite
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder
- Standard$6.007 Days
- Professional$6.997 Days
- Professional$8.997 Days
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- Standard$15.001 Month
- Professional$17.991 Month
- Professional$19.991 Month
- Professional$21.991 Month
- Standard3 Days trial$100.001 Year
- Professional2 variants$139.991 Year
- Professional7 Days trial$139.991 Year
- Professional3 Days trial$139.991 Year
MapNotesNYC Lite
No in-app purchases
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