# HyNote vs ThunderNotes

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 (#121 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | HyNote | ThunderNotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hynote-ai-note-taker-summary/id6478655348/reviews)** | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thundernotes-ai-note-taker/id6740700749/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.6K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **77.4% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#121** | — |
| Size | 98 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tuling Network Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1527901709) | [Emir Topaloglu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1656595671) |

## What reviewers say

### HyNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hynote-ai-note-taker-summary/id6478655348)

**Currently charting:** #121 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Membership Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Weekly Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Plus Weekly Plan | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly Plan | $12.99 | per month |
| Plus Monthly Plan | $17.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Monthly Plan | $25.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly Plan | $89.99 | per year |
| Plus Yearly Plan | $129.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Yearly Plan | $199.99 | per year |
| 600 Minutes Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1000 AI Generation Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Minutes Package | $79.99 | one-time |
| 100 Audio Generation (20% OFF) | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Useful for studying
- 👍 Helps create study guides
- 👍 Great for note-taking
- 👍 Organized and helpful for ADHD
- 🚀 Makes studying easier

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Privacy concerns around data usage
- 🐛 Transcription and voice note issues
- 🔒 Unclear subscription limits and hidden fees
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with iPad lectures
- 🐛 Unreliable performance, frequent crashes

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### ThunderNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thundernotes-ai-note-taker/id6740700749)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Thunder Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Thunder Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Annually Premium | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*