# Flownote vs ThunderNotes

The clearest difference is rating: Flownote at 4.8 against ThunderNotes's 2.3. Flownote also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days). ThunderNotes's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (67% vs 49%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flownote sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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.

Flownote holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flownote has 2.4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of Flownote's written reviews are positive against 67% of ThunderNotes's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Flownote ships an update every 3 days, ThunderNotes every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flownote | ThunderNotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flownote-ai-note-taker/id6501961836/reviews)** | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thundernotes-ai-note-taker/id6740700749/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 48.6% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 82 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dent Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715350298) | [Emir Topaloglu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1656595671) |

## What reviewers say

### Flownote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flownote-ai-note-taker/id6501961836)

This app automatically records, transcribes, and summarizes your meetings. It identifies speakers, allows you to chat with your notes, and organizes them for easy searching. Capture every detail without the stress of manual note-taking.

**Highlights:** AI-powered transcription, Speaker identification, Instant AI summaries, Chat with your notes, Organized folders, Cross-platform recording, Easy sharing

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flownote Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Flownote Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Flownote Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| Flownote Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| Flownote Pro | $59.99 | per 3 months |
| Flownote Pro | $59.99 | per 3 months |
| Flownote Pro | $99.99 | per year |
| Flownote Pro | $107.99 | per year |
| Flownote Pro | $107.99 | per year |
| Flownote Pro | $139.99 | per year |
| Flownote Pro | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Absolutely amazing for college lectures
- 👍 Awesome
- 👍 Effective
- 🚀 Fantastic app
- 🚀 Improved grades

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Charges you for subscriptions you didn't purchase
- 🐛 Processing issues
- 🐛 Recordings lost
- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 App stopped working

**Reported bugs**

- Processing audio issues
- Recordings lost
- App stopped working
- Doesn't provide summaries

**Requested features**

- Edit transcript and summary
- Name speakers
- Combine speakers
- Web or desktop versions


### 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 Flownote free?

Flownote 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, Flownote or ThunderNotes?

Flownote is rated higher. Flownote averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while ThunderNotes averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Flownote or ThunderNotes have ads?

Flownote shows ads; ThunderNotes does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flownote or ThunderNotes?

Flownote ships an update every 3 days, and ThunderNotes every 10 days. Most recently, Flownote was updated on September 23, 2026 and ThunderNotes on September 17, 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.*