# HyNote vs Notee

HyNote and Notee both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of HyNote's written reviews are positive against 69% of Notee's. HyNote also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HyNote sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Notee sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 — 4.8 for HyNote against 4.8 for Notee. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.5K and 4.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of HyNote's written reviews are positive against 69% of Notee's.

HyNote ships an update every 9 days, Notee weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | HyNote | Notee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (7.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hynote-ai-note-taker-summary/id6478655348/reviews) | [4.8 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notee-ai-note-taker/id6745517667/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.5K** | 4.7K |
| Positive reviews | **77.3% of reviews** | 69.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #100 | **#74** |
| Size | 99 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tuling Network Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1527901709) | [GM UniverseApps Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473276099) |

## What reviewers say

### HyNote

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

**Currently charting:** #100 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


### Notee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notee-ai-note-taker/id6745517667)

**Currently charting:** #74 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app transforms your phone into an intelligent AI note taker and voice recorder. It accurately transcribes meetings, lectures, and interviews into text, summaries, and actionable notes. Organize your digital notebook and access recordings anytime.

**Highlights:** Smart voice dictation, Live audio transcription, Advanced AI summarizer, Speaker identification, High quality audio capture, Instant audio to text converter, Multilingual dictation

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great note-taking capabilities
- 👍 Helpful for busy lives and ADHD
- 👍 Useful for clients and meetings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and recording issues
- 🚫 Unavailable on Windows
- 🚫 Can't record phone calls

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings stop without notification
- Unreliable recording during disruptions

**Requested features**

- Windows app version
- Phone call recording and transcription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HyNote free?

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

### Is Notee free?

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

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

HyNote and Notee are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7.5K and 4.7K ratings respectively.

### Do HyNote or Notee have ads?

Neither HyNote nor Notee shows ads.

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

HyNote ships an update every 9 days, and Notee weekly. Most recently, HyNote was updated on September 24, 2026 and Notee on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, HyNote or Notee?

HyNote currently peaks at #100 in the App Store charts, and Notee at #74. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*