# HyNote vs Cortexa Note

The clearest difference is ratings volume: HyNote at 7.6K against Cortexa Note's 1. HyNote also leads on chart position (#130 vs unranked). Cortexa Note's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 77%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). 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 Cortexa Note sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $49.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cortexa Note holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HyNote has 7.6K ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of Cortexa Note's.

HyNote ships an update every 9 days, Cortexa Note weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HyNote | Cortexa Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hynote-ai-note-taker-summary/id6478655348/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cortexa-note/id6757700657/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 77.4% of reviews | **100.0% 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 | **#130** | — |
| Size | 98 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Tuling Network Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1527901709) | [Cortexa Al, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868357440) |

## What reviewers say

### HyNote

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

**Currently charting:** #130 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


### Cortexa Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cortexa-note/id6757700657)

This AI-powered tool assists clinicians by automatically generating draft SOAP notes from patient visit recordings. It integrates with EHR/EMR systems, allowing for quick edits and efficient documentation, freeing up valuable time for patient care.

**Highlights:** AI-powered SOAP note generation, Ambient recording of patient visits, EHR/EMR integration, Searchable visit transcripts, HIPAA-compliant infrastructure, Optional smart recording device

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cortexa Growth（Monthly） | $49.00 | per month |
| Cortexa Success（Monthly） | $99.00 | per month |
| Cortexa Growth（Annual） | $499.00 | per year |
| Cortexa Success（Annual） | $999.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HyNote free?

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

### Is Cortexa Note free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HyNote or Cortexa Note?

Cortexa Note is rated higher. HyNote averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.6K ratings, while Cortexa Note averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do HyNote or Cortexa Note have ads?

Neither HyNote nor Cortexa Note shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HyNote or Cortexa Note?

HyNote ships an update every 9 days, and Cortexa Note weekly. Most recently, HyNote was updated on October 12, 2026 and Cortexa Note on October 11, 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.*