AI Note Taker vs SpeechMax
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AI Note Taker
This app records audio and transcribes it into text, then uses AI to generate summaries, action points, and proofread notes. It supports various audio/video sources, including imported files and online content, and offers integrations with popular productivity tools.
- Voice to text transcription
- AI-powered summaries and notes
- Supports audio/video files and links
- Integrations with Notion, Zapier, Make
- Multi-language support and translation
- Offline recording with Live Activities
- Export to PDF and DOC
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VoicePen is your AI note taker that records and transcribes voice to text, then summarizes it into smart, AI-powered notes. Skip the typing — record meetings, lectures, or voice memos and turn them into accurate speech to text transcriptions, summaries, action points, proofread texts and more. Transcribe and summarize any imported audio or video — from local files to YouTube videos, podcasts, and Zoom recordings. Works seamlessly on your iPhone, Watch, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro. # AI Note Taker for Lectures and Meetings: - Record unlimited meetings, lectures, interviews — up to 2 hours each - Record in the background and offline with Live Activities - Get fast, accurate transcriptions with speaker labels and timecodes powered by OpenAI Whisper - Get AI notes in multiple formats: Summary, Takeaway, Action Points, Study Note, Definitions, Quiz and more - Export notes and recordings to PDF or DOC and share via any app - Organize notes into folders and quickly search through them to recall anything # AI Note Taker for Personal Notes: - Skip typing - record quick notes and voice memos on the go and turn them into clear text - Capture ideas fast with recording widgets and Siri voice commands - Convert to accurate transcripts instantly with OpenAI Whisper - Rewrite using AI styles like Clear Text, Proofread, Journaling, and more - Organize your notes into folders like in any note-taking app - Automate your workflow with integrations to Notion, Zapier, and Make # Voice Typing for Emails and Messages: - Dictate messages instead of typing, then refine with AI to your preferred style - Start dictating with widgets or by saying “Siri, Dictate in VoicePen” - Enhance text with AI styles: Proofread, Professional, Casual, Short, Elaborated - Instantly translate dictations to any language - Copy, paste, send, or share final output in any app # Transcription and Summaries for any Audio and Video Files, YouTube, Podcasts, Zoom: - Upload any audio or video file, or paste a link - Get accurate transcriptions, AI summaries and key points in seconds - Build your second brain — store and organize all audio / video content from the internet ---- ** Multiplatform Access - Works on iPhone, Watch, iPad, Mac, and Vision Pro - Sync between devices securely with your private iCloud - One subscription covers all your Apple devices ** Features - Long recordings up to 2 hours each - Speaker separation and transcript time codes - Off-screen and Offline recordings with Live Activities - Widget and Siri commands for quick recordings - Files, Audios, Videos, Web Links, YouTube, Podcasts support - Over 25 built-in ai rewrite options - Personal rewrites with custom prompts - Over 80 languages, translations, multi-language notes - Folders and Search through all notes - Share and export to other Apps, Pdf, Doc - Zapier, Notion, Make, n8n integrations via webhooks ** Accessibility Built In - Voice typing for motor difficulties - Live transcription for hearing difficulties ** Privacy First: - No audio or transcripts are stored on our servers - Your recordings stay in your private iCloud - We only collect anonymous usage analytics (like button taps) ** Supported languages: Afrikaans, Arabic, Armenian, Azerbaijani, Belarusian, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Catalan, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, Galician, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Kannada, Kazakh, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malay, Marathi, Maori, Nepali, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish, Tagalog, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese, and Welsh. ** Up to 2-hour recordings and imports available with a Premium subscription ** Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
SpeechMax
Convert text into lifelike speech using advanced AI technology. Supports 32 languages with natural emotions and customizable voice settings. Ideal for content creators, language learners, and accessibility needs.
- AI voice generation
- 32 languages supported
- Natural emotion control
- Voice customization (speed, pitch)
- Audio export (MP3)
- Real-time streaming
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Transform your text into lifelike speech with SpeechMax - powered by the world's #1 ranked AI voice technology. Create natural-sounding audio in 32 languages with unmatched quality and expressiveness. WHY SPEECHMAX? • #1 Ranked AI Model - Top-rated on global TTS benchmarks • 32 Languages - From English to Thai, Czech to Cantonese • Natural Emotions - Happy, sad, angry, calm, and more • Zero-Shot Technology - Instant voice generation, no training needed • Real-Time Streaming - Listen while your audio generates PERFECT FOR: • Content Creators - Narrate videos and podcasts • Language Learners - Listen and speak with perfect pronunciation • Accessibility - Convert any text to speech • Business - Professional narrator for presentations • Students - Audio maker for notes and study materials KEY FEATURES: • Voice Customization - Adjust speed, pitch, and volume • Emotion Control - Add feeling to your speech • Cross-lingual Support - Mix languages seamlessly • Audio Export - Save as MP3 for any use • History Tracking - Access all your creations • Professional Quality - Studio-grade audio output ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY: Powered by MiniMax Speech-02, our AI model outperforms industry standards with: • Superior naturalness and clarity • Authentic emotional expression • Native accent accuracy • Seamless language switching SIMPLE TO USE: 1. Type or paste your text 2. Choose voice and emotion 3. Generate and listen instantly 4. Export and share anywhere Start with 10,000 free characters monthly. Create unlimited audio with flexible plans. Experience the difference of #1 ranked AI voice technology. Download SpeechMax today and bring your words to life! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: AI Note Taker at 4.7 against SpeechMax's 2.0. AI Note Taker also leads on ratings volume (533 vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. AI Note Taker sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and SpeechMax sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AI Note Taker has 533 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
AI Note Taker ships an update weekly, SpeechMax every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AI Note Taker | SpeechMax |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (533 ratings) — better | 2.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 88.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 533 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 113 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Timur Khairullin | Joseph Works Limited |
Customer experience
AI Note Taker
SpeechMax
Bugs and requests
AI Note Taker
Reported bugs
3 issues- Transcription issues with multiple speakers
- App crashing or not loading
- Incorrect language transcription
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to combine/continue recordings
- Speaker identification in transcripts
- More customization options
- Sync between devices
- Export transcripts by date range
SpeechMax
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
AI Note Taker
- VoicePen Premium2 variants$4.997 Days
- VoicePen Premium2 variants$9.991 Month
- Unlimited AI Voice Notes$9.991 Month
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- VoicePen Premium3 Days trial$44.991 Year
- VoicePen Premium7 Days trial$44.991 Year
- Unlimited AI Voice Notes7 Days trial$44.991 Year
- Lifetime$149.99
SpeechMax
- Weekly Plan$4.997 Days
- Annual Plan$24.991 Year









