# SpeakApp AI vs AI Note Taker

The clearest difference is ads: AI Note Taker at none against SpeakApp AI's shown. AI Note Taker also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and device support (4 vs 2). SpeakApp AI's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and ratings volume (9.2K vs 548). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SpeakApp AI sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and AI Note Taker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AI Note Taker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SpeakApp AI has 9.2K ratings behind it against 548, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of SpeakApp AI's written reviews are positive against 75% of AI Note Taker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SpeakApp AI ships an update weekly, AI Note Taker monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpeakApp AI | AI Note Taker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (9.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speakapp-ai-voice-notes/id6468764490/reviews) | **[4.8 (548 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-note-taker-notesai/id6504924859/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.2K** | 548 |
| Positive reviews | **86.5% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#136** | — |
| Size | 114 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VoicePop Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/560088033) | [Akash Jain](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473155604) |

## What reviewers say

### SpeakApp AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speakapp-ai-voice-notes/id6468764490)

**Currently charting:** #136 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app transforms your spoken words into accurate, ready-to-use text. It can transcribe meetings, voice notes, and even import audio from other sources. AI features allow for summarization, tone adjustment, and translation.

**Highlights:** Voice to text transcription, Real-time recording and transcription, Import audio from files and apps, AI summarization and bullet points, Tone adjustment and email conversion, Multi-language translation, Secure data handling

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access | $14.99 | per month |
| Full Access | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro Access | $19.99 | per month |
| Pro Access | $19.99 | per month |
| Full Access | $19.99 | per month |
| Trial Full Access | $19.99 | per month |
| Full Access | $44.99 | per year |
| Full access | $49.99 | per year |
| Full Access | $59.99 | per year |
| Full Access | $69.99 | per year |
| Pro Access | $119.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Very good
- 🚀 Accurate transcription
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive
- 👍 Friendly use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Deletes edits to text
- 🐛 Translations are weak, errors and improper words
- 🐛 Transcribed into a mix of Chinese, Welsh, and Swedish
- 💰 Criminally expensive

**Reported bugs**

- Deletes edits to text
- Transcribed into a mix of Chinese, Welsh, and Swedish
- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add to recording option
- Longer recording duration
- Local currency option
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard


### AI Note Taker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-note-taker-notesai/id6504924859)

This app leverages AI to streamline note-taking for lectures, meetings, and general voice recordings. It converts audio and video into text, automatically generating notes and meeting minutes for efficient information capture and organization.

**Highlights:** Automatic lecture notes generation, Voice to text conversion, Video to text note generation, Automatic meeting minutes, Smart note organization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NotesAI Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| NotesAI Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| NotesAI Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| NotesAI Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| NotesAI Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| NotesAI Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate transcription
- 👍 Helpful for ADHD/neurodivergent users
- 💡 Generates flashcards and quizzes
- 👍 Great customer support
- 👍 Useful for nursing/high school students

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Transcription errors, especially for complex topics
- 🔒 Difficult to contact support
- 💰 Expensive premium subscription
- 🐛 Fails to upload/open recorded lectures

**Reported bugs**

- Transcription issues with non-English languages
- App not working in background
- Inability to delete/manage recorded lectures

**Requested features**

- Improved transcription of equations and formulas
- More inclusive and detailed summaries
- Automatic detection of important topics
- Better free version with more functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpeakApp AI free?

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

### Is AI Note Taker free?

AI Note Taker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SpeakApp AI or AI Note Taker?

AI Note Taker is rated higher. SpeakApp AI averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9.2K ratings, while AI Note Taker averages 4.8 from 548 ratings.

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

SpeakApp AI shows ads; AI Note Taker does not.

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

SpeakApp AI ships an update weekly, and AI Note Taker monthly. Most recently, SpeakApp AI was updated on September 24, 2026 and AI Note Taker on September 25, 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.*