# Castify vs NoteGen

Castify and NoteGen both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of NoteGen's written reviews are positive against 22% of Castify's. NoteGen also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.4). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Castify sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and NoteGen sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NoteGen holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 726 and 476 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Castify's written reviews are positive against 77% of NoteGen's.

Castify ships an update every 5 days, NoteGen weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Castify | NoteGen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (726 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castify-generate-ai-podcasts/id6477980878/reviews) | **[4.7 (476 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notegen-ai-note-taking/id6702010482/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **726** | 476 |
| Positive reviews | 21.5% of reviews | **77.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 192 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Castify LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731261162) | [BUD Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1628064007) |

## What reviewers say

### Castify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castify-generate-ai-podcasts/id6477980878)

Transform text, documents, or complex topics into personalized AI-generated podcasts. Get instant audio summaries, in-depth research, and unbiased news briefings. Ideal for learning, staying informed, and making the most of your downtime.

**Highlights:** Instant podcast generation from text, Customizable podcast length, AI-driven deep research and synthesis, Unbiased daily news briefings, Note and document upload for audio conversion

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $34.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Amazing concept
- 👍 Wonderful response rate via Instagram
- 👍 Literally any information
- 👍 The utility
- 👍 Awesome app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Did not let me past the first page and let me use the app
- 🐛 Scammed
- 🐛 Didn't do anything but glitch and gave me silent unnamed podcasts
- 🐛 It will not open
- 🐛 Crashes all the time

**Reported bugs**

- Keeps going through the initial set up over and over again and never allows me to utilize the app
- Regardless of the length of podcast chosen, the app only produces 2-3 minutes maximum
- Information is not covered as in depth as initially promoted
- Onboarding is insane with 40 screens to get to anything

**Requested features**

- Longer podcast duration than 20 minutes
- Ability to delete podcasts from library
- Free trial before buying option
- Ability to skip back and control podcast speed
- Free voice change option


### NoteGen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notegen-ai-note-taking/id6702010482)

This app automates note-taking by recording audio, transcribing it in real-time, and generating formatted notes with summaries. It allows for easy searching of key terms and topics, ensuring privacy. Ideal for meetings, lectures, and interviews.

**Highlights:** Real-time audio recording and transcription, AI-powered note formatting, Automatic punctuation and capitalization, Searchable key terms and topics, Live captioning, Privacy-focused

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NoteGen Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| NoteGen Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| NoteAI Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| NoteAI Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly Limit | $69.99 | per year |
| NoteGen Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| NoteAI Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| NoteAI Yearly | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for studying and note-taking
- 🚀 Efficient for organizing notes and lectures
- 🔍 Useful AI-generated summaries
- 📚 Great for college students and busy professionals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Expensive subscription
- 🤯 Confusing billing issues and lack of refunds
- 🔒 Poor customer service responsiveness

**Reported bugs**

- Automatic annual subscription instead of monthly
- Unexpected charges and billing problems

**Requested features**

- Add Chinese language support
- Improve free trial experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Castify free?

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

### Is NoteGen free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Castify or NoteGen?

NoteGen is rated higher. Castify averages 4.6 out of 5 from 726 ratings, while NoteGen averages 4.7 from 476 ratings.

### Do Castify or NoteGen have ads?

Both Castify and NoteGen show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Castify or NoteGen?

Castify ships an update every 5 days, and NoteGen weekly. Most recently, Castify was updated on October 27, 2026 and NoteGen 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.*