# SpeakApp AI vs Note AI

SpeakApp AI and Note AI both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of SpeakApp AI's written reviews are positive against 44% of Note AI's. SpeakApp AI also leads on ratings volume (9.2K vs 660). Note AI's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Note AI sells 13 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 — 4.6 for SpeakApp AI against 4.5 for Note AI. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SpeakApp AI has 9.2K ratings behind it against 660, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of SpeakApp AI's written reviews are positive against 44% of Note AI's.

SpeakApp AI ships an update weekly, Note AI every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpeakApp AI | Note AI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (9.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speakapp-ai-voice-notes/id6468764490/reviews)** | [4.5 (660 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-ai-smart-note-taker/id6736834691/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.2K** | 660 |
| Positive reviews | **86.5% of reviews** | 44.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#141** | #186 |
| Size | 114 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VoicePop Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/560088033) | [HUBX YAZILIM HIZMETLERI ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619331387) |

## What reviewers say

### SpeakApp AI

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

**Currently charting:** #141 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


### Note AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-ai-smart-note-taker/id6736834691)

**Currently charting:** #186 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Effortlessly capture and organize information from audio and video. This app transcribes spoken content to text, translates across multiple languages, and generates concise summaries. Ideal for professionals, it streamlines note-taking for meetings, calls, and lectures.

**Highlights:** AI-powered transcription, Multilingual audio translation, Video to text conversion, Automatic summarization, Voice to text capture, 50+ language support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Note Creation Subs. | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Note Creation Subs | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Note Creation Subs | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Note Creation Subs. | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| note ai weekly subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Note Creation Subs. | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Note Creation Subs. | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Note Creation Subs. | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Note Creation Subs. | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Note Creation Subs. | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Note Creation Subs. | $79.99 | per year |
| Yearly Note Creation Subs. | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate transcription
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful for students
- 🚀 Fast and practical
- 👍 Great app for note-taking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires paid subscription
- 🐛 Frequent recording failures
- 🐛 Incomplete or inaccurate transcriptions
- 🐛 App not working after purchase
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings disappearing during upload
- Transcription failing after initial use
- Inability to access full functionality after purchase

**Requested features**

- Speaker identification in transcripts
- Improved error handling and reliability
- Clearer subscription and cancellation policies


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpeakApp AI free?

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

### Is Note AI free?

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

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

SpeakApp AI is rated higher. SpeakApp AI averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9.2K ratings, while Note AI averages 4.5 from 660 ratings.

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

SpeakApp AI shows ads; Note AI does not.

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

SpeakApp AI ships an update weekly, and Note AI every 5 days. Most recently, SpeakApp AI was updated on September 24, 2026 and Note AI on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, SpeakApp AI or Note AI?

SpeakApp AI currently peaks at #141 in the App Store charts, and Note AI at #186. 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.*