Comparison

HyNote vs ThunderNotes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HyNote

This app uses AI to record, summarize, and organize notes from various sources like audio, images, text, and videos. It allows you to chat with your content for quick answers and transform your productivity.

Highlights
  • Multi-Type Inputs (audio, image, text, PDF, web)
  • AI-Powered Summaries
  • Advanced Organization & Search
  • Audio Recording & Live Transcription
  • Flashcards and Quizzes
  • Chat with your content
Features
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HyNote (AI Notebook) is your all-in-one AI note taker that captures, understands, and transforms everything into clear, actionable output. From meetings and lectures to PDFs, videos, and web content—HyNote turns scattered information into structured knowledge you can instantly use. Capture Everything - Record Audio & Phone Calls: Capture meetings, lectures, and calls with one tap. - Apple Watch Notes: Record ideas instantly from your wrist, synced in real time. - YouTube Summaries: Paste any video link and get instant summaries. - Upload PDF & Text: Import documents and extract key insights automatically. - Save Web Pages: Capture online articles and web content with one tap. Understand Instantly - AI Summaries: Get clear, concise summaries in seconds. - Chat with ALL Your Notes: Ask anything and get answers across all your content. - FAQ Generator: Convert notes into structured FAQs for easy review and sharing. - SWOT Analysis: Instantly generate strategic insights from your content. - Lecture Summary: Turn long lectures into quick, digestible summaries. Meetings Made Easy - Meeting Notes & Minutes: Auto-generate structured meeting summaries. - Transcription & Speaker Identification: Convert conversations into organized, speaker-labeled notes. - Live Translation: Translate conversations in real time, making multilingual meetings seamless. - Follow-Up Emails: Draft ready-to-send emails from meeting discussions. - To-Do List & Action Items: Extract tasks and next steps automatically. Study Smarter - Quiz & Flashcards: Turn notes into study tools for better retention. - Study Notes: Simplify complex materials into clear summaries. - Study Plan: Create personalized learning plans. - Reading Notes: Summarize books and articles into key insights and takeaways. - Problem Solver: Break down problems step by step with AI-guided solutions. Create & Publish - Slides (PPT): Turn notes into presentations. - Blog & Articles: Generate polished, publish-ready content instantly. - Podcast: Convert notes into audio overviews and deep-dive discussions. - Infographics: Transform information into visual summaries for quick understanding. - Brainrot Video: Generate short, engaging videos from your notes. Stay Organized - Auto Tags & Folders: Organize notes effortlessly. - Snippets: Save and reuse key pieces of content for faster workflows. - Merge: Combine multiple notebooks into one unified workspace. HyNote isn’t just an app; it’s your personal note-taking assistant designed to adapt to your preferences and enhance your information capturing experience. Embrace the future of note-taking and make HyNote your go-to app for organizing your thoughts, notes, and life. Term of Services: https://hynote.ai/terms

About

ThunderNotes

Transform voice recordings, documents, and YouTube videos into searchable AI notes. Generate summaries, quizzes, and flashcards instantly to enhance learning and productivity. No account is required, offering a private and distraction-free experience.

Highlights
  • AI voice transcription
  • YouTube video summarizer
  • PDF and image to notes conversion
  • AI-generated quizzes
  • Smart flashcards
  • Chat with your notes
Features
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Stop wasting time with manual note-taking. ThunderNotes turns voice recordings, YouTube videos, PDFs, and images into smart, searchable notes with AI summaries, quizzes, and flashcards — instantly. YOUTUBE VIDEO SUMMARIZER Paste any link and get a full summary, transcript, and key points. Perfect for online courses, tutorials, and research. VOICE TRANSCRIPTION Record lectures, meetings, or quick ideas. Get accurate, time-stamped transcripts and AI summaries in real time. PDF & IMAGE TO NOTES Upload PDFs or snap photos of whiteboards and slides. ThunderNotes extracts text and organizes everything into structured notes. AI STUDY TOOLS - AI Quizzes: Generate multiple-choice quizzes from any note to test your knowledge - Smart Flashcards: Turn key concepts into interactive flashcards for active recall - Chat with Notes: Ask questions about your content and get instant AI answers HOW YOUR NOTES ARE HANDLED No sign-up needed to start. Recordings and files are processed in the cloud to create transcripts, notes and summaries. See the Privacy Policy below for details. WHO IT'S FOR - Students: Convert lectures into quizzes, flashcards, and study guides - Professionals: Summarize meetings and capture action items in seconds - Lifelong Learners: Absorb knowledge from podcasts, courses, and videos faster Download ThunderNotes free and transform how you capture, study, and remember information. Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lSgb_gPRBUV59x0eOsCGiODPK_nUpw3lFi6YXeJWXc4 Privacy Policy: https://www.privacypolicies.com/live/e30ceb21-284e-4dda-8624-3135c8f3160d

Screenshots

HyNote4 screens
ThunderNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HyNote at 4.8 against ThunderNotes's 2.3. HyNote also leads on ratings volume (7.6K vs 3) and chart position (#116 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. HyNote sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and ThunderNotes sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HyNote holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HyNote has 7.6K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of HyNote's written reviews are positive against 67% of ThunderNotes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HyNote ships an update every 9 days, ThunderNotes every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
HyNote versus ThunderNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHyNoteThunderNotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (7.6K ratings) — better2.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews77.4% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings7.6K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#116 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTuling Network LimitedEmir Topaloglu

Customer experience

HyNote

All ratings7,619 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews456 reviews
Positive77.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative17.8%

ThunderNotes

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

HyNote

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Transcription cuts off too soon
  • Inability to split long paragraphs
  • Unreliable performance, frequent crashes
  • Compatibility issues with iPad lectures
  • Subscription limits and hidden fees

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add video recording and processing functionality
  • Improve voice recognition and transcript editing
  • Introduce more flexible note organization options
  • Increase upload size limits
  • Add read-aloud option for documents
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  • Improve search and retrieval capabilities

ThunderNotes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

HyNote

Subscriptions9
  • Pro Membership Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Pro Weekly Plan7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Plus Weekly Plan$8.997 Days
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  • Pro Monthly Plan$12.991 Month
  • Plus Monthly Plan$17.991 Month
  • Unlimited Monthly Plan$25.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly Plan3 Days trial$89.991 Year
  • Plus Yearly Plan3 Days trial$129.991 Year
  • Unlimited Yearly Plan3 Days trial$199.991 Year
One-time4
  • 600 Minutes Package$5.99
  • 1000 AI Generation Credits$9.99
  • 10,000 Minutes Package$79.99
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  • 100 Audio Generation (20% OFF)$79.99
5 purchases

ThunderNotes

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Premium$2.997 Days
  • Thunder Pro$4.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$6.991 Month
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  • Thunder Pro$49.991 Year
  • Annually Premium3 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is HyNote free?
HyNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ThunderNotes free?
ThunderNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HyNote or ThunderNotes?
HyNote is rated higher. HyNote averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.6K ratings, while ThunderNotes averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.
Do HyNote or ThunderNotes have ads?
Neither HyNote nor ThunderNotes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HyNote or ThunderNotes?
HyNote ships an update every 9 days, and ThunderNotes every 5 days. Most recently, HyNote was updated on October 14, 2026 and ThunderNotes on October 4, 2026.

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