# Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder vs MapNotesNYC Lite

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 (#57 vs unranked). MapNotesNYC Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12). On price, ads and device support 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. 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder | MapNotesNYC Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-ai-note-taker-and-recorder/id6451491556/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapnotesnyc-lite/id6748045358/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 59.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#57** | — |
| Size | 153 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mohrer Associates LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698529821) | [Ledian Ismalaj](https://appshunter.io/developer/1663431654) |

## What reviewers say

### Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder

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

**Currently charting:** #57 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


### MapNotesNYC Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapnotesnyc-lite/id6748045358)

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.

**Highlights:** Interactive NYC map with pins, Categorized notes and reminders, Home screen widgets, Scheduled notifications, Offline and private data storage, Smart categories and search

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## 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 MapNotesNYC Lite free?

MapNotesNYC Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder is rated higher. Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder averages 4.9 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while MapNotesNYC Lite averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder nor MapNotesNYC Lite shows ads.

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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.*