# AI Note Taker vs ThunderNotes

The clearest difference is rating: AI Note Taker at 4.7 against ThunderNotes's 2.3. AI Note Taker also leads on ratings volume (522 vs 3) and review sentiment (88% vs 67%). ThunderNotes's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AI Note Taker sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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.

AI Note Taker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AI Note Taker has 522 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of AI Note Taker's written reviews are positive against 67% of ThunderNotes's.

AI Note Taker ships an update every 9 days, ThunderNotes every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AI Note Taker | ThunderNotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (522 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-note-taker-voicepen/id6462815872/reviews)** | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thundernotes-ai-note-taker/id6740700749/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **522** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **87.7% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 112 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Timur Khairullin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653084671) | [Emir Topaloglu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1656595671) |

## What reviewers say

### AI Note Taker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-note-taker-voicepen/id6462815872)

This app records and transcribes voice to text, then uses AI to generate smart notes, summaries, and action points. It can process local audio/video files, web links, and even YouTube videos, offering various AI-powered text refinement and translation options.

**Highlights:** Voice to text transcription, AI-powered note summarization, Transcribe audio/video files, Record meetings and lectures, AI text rewriting and translation, Organize notes with folders, Integrations with Notion and Zapier

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| VoicePen Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| VoicePen Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| VoicePen Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited AI Voice Notes | $9.99 | per month |
| VoicePen Premium | $44.99 | per year |
| VoicePen Premium | $44.99 | per year |
| Unlimited AI Voice Notes | $44.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate transcription
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Versatile AI-powered features
- 🚀 Fast processing
- 👍 Convenient for meetings, lectures, and personal use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional loss of recordings
- 🐛 Editing text can be buggy
- 🐛 Inconsistent connectivity
- 🐛 Difficulty unsubscribing

**Reported bugs**

- Transcription issues with multiple speakers
- App crashing or not loading
- Incorrect language transcription

**Requested features**

- Ability to combine/continue recordings
- Speaker identification in transcripts
- More customization options
- Sync between devices
- Export transcripts by date range


### 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 AI Note Taker free?

AI Note Taker 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, AI Note Taker or ThunderNotes?

AI Note Taker is rated higher. AI Note Taker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 522 ratings, while ThunderNotes averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do AI Note Taker or ThunderNotes have ads?

Neither AI Note Taker nor ThunderNotes shows ads.

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

AI Note Taker ships an update every 9 days, and ThunderNotes every 10 days. Most recently, AI Note Taker was updated on September 22, 2026 and ThunderNotes on September 17, 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.*