# Spellar vs Whisper Notes

The clearest difference is monetization model: Whisper Notes at free with in-app purchases against Spellar's subscription. Whisper Notes also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spellar sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Whisper Notes sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 — 4.7 for Spellar against 4.8 for Whisper Notes. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 50 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Spellar's written reviews are positive against 82% of Whisper Notes's.

Spellar ships an update every 2 weeks, Whisper Notes every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spellar | Whisper Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spellar-ai-meeting-note-taker/id6473629578/reviews) | **[4.8 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whisper-notes-ai-note-taker/id6741365337/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **50** |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 81.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 175 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Spellar AI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1719294571) | [Liberace Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851362112) |

## What reviewers say

### Spellar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spellar-ai-meeting-note-taker/id6473629578)

This app automatically records, transcribes, and summarizes meetings. It uses advanced AI models to analyze conversations, highlight key points, and generate action plans. Seamlessly syncs across devices and integrates with project management tools.

**Highlights:** Automatic transcription, AI-powered summarization, Action plan generation, Real-time AI Copilot, Multi-model AI architecture, Cross-device synchronization, Task export to project managers

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spellar Pro Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Pro+ | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly Pro+ | $15.99 | per month |
| Spellar Pro Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Annually | $95.99 | per year |
| Annually Pro+ | $129.99 | per year |
| Spellar Pro Annual | $159.99 | per year |


### Whisper Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whisper-notes-ai-note-taker/id6741365337)

This app uses advanced AI to accurately transcribe audio recordings locally on your device. It supports 99 languages with translation, offers offline functionality, and automatically summarizes content and generates action items for enhanced productivity.

**Highlights:** AI-powered transcription, Local device processing for privacy, Supports 99 languages with translation, Offline transcription capabilities, Automatic summarization and action items, Searchable local storage

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro (Week) | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro (1 Month) Special | $12.99 | per month |
| Pro (1 Month) | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro (1 Year) | $99.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spellar free?

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

### Is Whisper Notes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Spellar or Whisper Notes?

Whisper Notes is rated higher. Spellar averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Whisper Notes averages 4.8 from 50 ratings.

### Do Spellar or Whisper Notes have ads?

Neither Spellar nor Whisper Notes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spellar or Whisper Notes?

Spellar ships an update every 2 weeks, and Whisper Notes every 6 days. Most recently, Spellar was updated on October 27, 2026 and Whisper Notes on October 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.*