# Beside (M1) vs Notee

The clearest difference is ads: Notee at none against Beside (M1)'s shown. Notee also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 39%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Beside (M1) sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Notee sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Beside (M1) against 4.8 for Notee. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.2K and 5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 39% of Beside (M1)'s written reviews are positive against 70% of Notee's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beside (M1) | Notee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (9.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beside-m1-ai-receptionist/id6453521926/reviews) | **[4.8 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notee-ai-note-taker/id6745517667/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.2K** | 5K |
| Positive reviews | 39.0% of reviews | **69.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #97 | **#75** |
| Size | 202 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Interface, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699402242) | [GM UniverseApps Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473276099) |

## What reviewers say

### Beside (M1)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beside-m1-ai-receptionist/id6453521926)

**Currently charting:** #97 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This AI-powered assistant provides a dedicated work number, transcribes calls and voicemails, and automatically generates summaries with suggested actions. It helps users reduce administrative tasks and stay focused by managing communications and reminding them of important follow-ups.

**Highlights:** Dedicated work phone number, Automatic call transcription, AI-powered call summaries, Suggested action items, Calendar event creation, Searchable call history

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beside Starter | $19.99 | per month |
| Beside Starter | $19.99 | per month |
| Beside Starter | $19.99 | per month |
| Beside Starter | $29.99 | per month |
| Beside Starter | $29.99 | per month |
| Beside Business | $29.99 | per month |
| Beside Business | $49.99 | per month |
| Beside Starter | $139.99 | per year |
| Beside Starter | $139.99 | per year |
| Beside Starter | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient AI assistant
- 📝 Detailed call summaries
- 📆 Calendar integration
- 🔍 Searchable call history
- 🤖 Intuitive AI features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔊 Call quality issues
- 🚫 Inability to delete conversations
- 🕰️ Slow chat response
- 🤖 AI limitations (can't make calls, limited knowledge)
- 🔒 Difficulty contacting support

**Reported bugs**

- Calls randomly stopping
- Inability to use app with Verizon
- Account lockouts and number porting issues
- Unreliable outgoing call functionality

**Requested features**

- Allow PDF uploads to increase knowledge base
- Ability to pick up calls directly without calling back
- Business hours and auto attendant features
- Multilingual support
- Download audio recordings


### Notee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notee-ai-note-taker/id6745517667)

**Currently charting:** #75 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app transforms your phone into an intelligent AI note taker and voice recorder. It accurately transcribes meetings, lectures, and interviews into text, summaries, and actionable notes. Organize your digital notebook and access recordings anytime.

**Highlights:** Smart voice dictation, Live audio transcription, Advanced AI summarizer, Speaker identification, High quality audio capture, Instant audio to text converter, Multilingual dictation

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great note-taking capabilities
- 👍 Helpful for busy lives and ADHD
- 👍 Useful for clients and meetings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and recording issues
- 🚫 Unavailable on Windows
- 🚫 Can't record phone calls

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings stop without notification
- Unreliable recording during disruptions

**Requested features**

- Windows app version
- Phone call recording and transcription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beside (M1) free?

Beside (M1) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Notee free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Beside (M1) or Notee?

Notee is rated higher. Beside (M1) averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9.2K ratings, while Notee averages 4.8 from 5K ratings.

### Do Beside (M1) or Notee have ads?

Beside (M1) shows ads; Notee does not.

### Which is updated more often, Beside (M1) or Notee?

Beside (M1) ships an update weekly, and Notee weekly. Most recently, Beside (M1) was updated on November 10, 2026 and Notee on November 10, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Beside (M1) or Notee?

Beside (M1) currently peaks at #97 in the App Store charts, and Notee at #75. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*