# HyNote vs FoxNote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HyNote at 77% against FoxNote's 30%. HyNote also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (7.5K vs 341). 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 FoxNote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HyNote has 7.5K ratings behind it against 341, 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 30% of FoxNote's.

HyNote ships an update every 9 days, FoxNote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HyNote | FoxNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (7.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hynote-ai-note-taker-summary/id6478655348/reviews)** | [4.5 (341 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foxnote-ai-note-taker/id6742171260/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.5K** | 341 |
| Positive reviews | **77.3% of reviews** | 30.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#108** | — |
| Size | 99 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tuling Network Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1527901709) | [Faliane Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1616512874) |

## What reviewers say

### HyNote

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

**Currently charting:** #108 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


### FoxNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foxnote-ai-note-taker/id6742171260)

This app uses advanced AI to instantly record, transcribe, translate, and edit speech. It helps users capture and organize information efficiently, with features like AI flashcards and YouTube summaries. Designed to boost productivity and simplify daily routines, especially for adults with ADHD.

**Highlights:** Speech to Text Transcription, AI Flashcards, Quiz Maker, YouTube Video Summaries, Smart Note Structuring, Real-Time Translation, Offline Accessibility

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Note Taker App - Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Note Taker - Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Note Taker: 1 Week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Note Taker - for 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Ai Note Taker: Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| AI Note Taker - 1 Year | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for ADHD note-taking
- 📝 Full transcript and summary
- 🎯 AI prompt for structured outlines
- 🚀 Accurate transcription
- 🌍 Translation into any language

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 VERY overpriced paid version
- 🔒 Data privacy concerns
- 💸 Charged after cancellation
- 💸 Not eligible for refund
- 💸 Scammy app

**Reported bugs**

- Paid version is overpriced
- Charged after cancelling free trial
- Not eligible for refunds
- App does not transcribe YouTube videos
- Servers appear to be crashed

**Requested features**

- More affordable pricing options
- Clearer pricing structure
- Improved customer support responsiveness
- Reliable transcription for all video types


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HyNote free?

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

### Is FoxNote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HyNote or FoxNote?

HyNote is rated higher. HyNote averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.5K ratings, while FoxNote averages 4.5 from 341 ratings.

### Do HyNote or FoxNote have ads?

Neither HyNote nor FoxNote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HyNote or FoxNote?

HyNote ships an update every 9 days, and FoxNote fortnightly. Most recently, HyNote was updated on September 24, 2026 and FoxNote on September 20, 2026.

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