# Voice Memos Recorder vs Notee

Voice Memos Recorder and Notee both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of Notee's written reviews are positive against 50% of Voice Memos Recorder's. Notee also leads on chart position (#76 vs unranked) and ratings volume (5K vs 1.5K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Voice Memos Recorder sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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.

Notee holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Voice Memos Recorder's written reviews are positive against 70% of Notee's.

Voice Memos Recorder ships an update every 2 weeks, Notee weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Voice Memos Recorder | Notee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-memos-recorder-breefy/id6502582302/reviews) | **[4.8 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notee-ai-note-taker/id6745517667/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K | **5K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **69.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#76** |
| Size | 152 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Tiny Boom Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743737517) | [GM UniverseApps Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473276099) |

## What reviewers say

### Voice Memos Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-memos-recorder-breefy/id6502582302)

Record, transcribe, and organize voice memos with AI-powered accuracy. Convert speech to text, get instant summaries in over 150 languages, and easily edit and share your audio notes. Keep your thoughts and important information organized and accessible.

**Highlights:** AI voice transcription, Instant AI summaries, Multi-language support (150+), High-quality audio recording, Audio editing tools, Note organization, Cloud storage and sharing

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Breefy Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Breefy Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Voice Memos Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Voice Memos Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Voice Memos Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Voice Memos Pro | $16.99 | per month |
| Voice Memos Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Breefy Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Voice Memos Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Breefy Pro | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate transcription
- 👍 Helpful for organizing notes and recordings
- 👍 Live transcription feature
- 👍 Ability to edit transcribed text

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Recording issues, unable to play back recordings
- 💰 Expensive subscription, unexpected billing
- 🐛 Transcription errors and inaccuracies
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data usage

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings not saving properly
- Frequent app crashes and issues

**Requested features**

- Support for larger audio file sizes
- Improved organization and folder management
- Better error handling and recovery


### Notee

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

**Currently charting:** #76 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 Voice Memos Recorder free?

Voice Memos Recorder 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, Voice Memos Recorder or Notee?

Notee is rated higher. Voice Memos Recorder averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Notee averages 4.8 from 5K ratings.

### Do Voice Memos Recorder or Notee have ads?

Neither Voice Memos Recorder nor Notee shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Voice Memos Recorder or Notee?

Voice Memos Recorder ships an update every 2 weeks, and Notee weekly. Most recently, Voice Memos Recorder was updated on November 4, 2026 and Notee on November 6, 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.*