Comparison

HyNote vs Genio

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

Genio

Capture lectures, organize notes with AI-powered summaries, and create personalized quizzes. Study effectively on the go without needing a desk, transforming commutes into learning opportunities. Improve grades and reduce study stress with structured note-taking.

Highlights
  • Record lectures and import slides
  • AI-powered transcripts and summaries
  • Create personalized quizzes
  • Annotate slides and add freehand notes
  • Organize notes by class and topic
  • Distraction-free reading view
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Transform idle moments into active learning and turn your commute into a breakthrough. Listen to lectures on your way to class, flip through your notes on the bus, or squeeze in a quiz between lectures with Genio Notes on mobile. You don’t need a desk to study—you just need your phone. ABOUT GENIO NOTES Genio Notes helps you take meaningful notes in class and study from them at home or on the go. Genio’s structured note taking process and thoughtful AI-powered features are proven to positively impact your study skills with better grades and more confidence, while also lowering your study-related stress. Whether you’re capturing complex equations or long discussions, Genio Notes will ensure you never miss out. KEY FEATURES Capture everything - Record your in-person or online classes - Add notes and labels, time-stamped to your recording - Import lecture slides and other important documents before, during or after class - Take pictures in class and upload them straight to your notes feed - Use Scribble to draw diagrams, graphics and equations and other freehand notes. - Annotate your slides to highlight key concepts, jot down questions and draw connections between visual elements - Insert formatted formulas and equations directly to the notes feed Organize your notes - Use transcripts to convert audio to text (identifies STEM equations, identifies speakers and supports multiple languages) - Use AI Outline to create a structured summary, with links to the audio (identifies STEM equations) - Add multiple classes to a folder collection to keep everything together. Refine your notes - Build out your notes from class with definitions, images and slide annotations - Use audio filters to clear up the sound in loud lecture halls - View the tasks from all your classes in one central list Apply your learning - Create a personalized quiz from one event or a whole collection of events. Change the number of questions, which topics to cover and which speakers to include. Covers topics from philosophical debates to complex mathematical equations. - Use reading view for a distraction-free way to look through your notes. OTHER INFORMATION You need an account to use the Genio Notes app. If you already have an account, you can get going and log in straight away. With a Genio Notes account you can also use our web app for longer, focused study sessions.

Screenshots

HyNote4 screens
Genio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HyNote at 77% against Genio's 33%. HyNote also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.8) and ratings volume (7.5K vs 24). Genio's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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 Genio sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $151.99 per year. 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 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HyNote has 7.5K ratings behind it against 24, 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 33% of Genio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
HyNote versus Genio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHyNoteGenio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (7.5K ratings) — better1.8 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews77.3% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings7.5K — better24
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#105 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTuling Network LimitedSonocent Ltd

Customer experience

HyNote

All ratings7,530 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral2.0%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews454 reviews
Positive77.3%
Neutral4.8%
Negative17.8%

Genio

All ratings24 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative79.2%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral4.2%
Negative62.5%

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

Genio

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
1 purchases

Genio

Subscriptions1
  • Genio Notes for individuals$151.991 Year

Questions

Is HyNote free?
HyNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Genio free?
Genio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HyNote or Genio?
HyNote is rated higher. HyNote averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.5K ratings, while Genio averages 1.8 from 24 ratings.
Do HyNote or Genio have ads?
Neither HyNote nor Genio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HyNote or Genio?
HyNote ships an update every 9 days, and Genio fortnightly. Most recently, HyNote was updated on September 24, 2026 and Genio on September 20, 2026.

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