Comparison

LiveMemo vs Alt

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

LiveMemo

Quickly jot down notes directly on your device's lock screen to ensure you don't forget important tasks or reminders. Notes can be set to appear for up to 12 hours, providing a convenient way to keep information visible when you need it most.

Highlights
  • Lock screen note creation
  • Notes visible up to 12 hours
  • Easy to use interface
  • Supports iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Features
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Write a note on the lock screen. Don't forget. [Features] - Easy to use - Lock screen notes up to 12 hours This app complies with Apple’s standard EULA. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Alt

This app transforms audio recordings into detailed notes and transcripts. It offers both on-device offline transcription and cloud-based options for maximum accuracy. Summarize key points from lectures, meetings, or interviews with support for 100 languages.

Highlights
  • On-device offline transcription
  • Cloud transcription for accuracy
  • Key-point summarization
  • 100-language transcription
  • Live translation
  • Cross-device sync
Features
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Alt turns meetings, lectures, and interviews into clear notes and transcripts. Transcribe locally on your device—even offline and without minute caps—or use cloud mode when you want maximum accuracy. Choose how your audio is transcribed · On-device — transcription is processed locally on your iPhone or iPad, works offline, and has no minute caps. Requires an A14 chip or later, or an M1 chip or later. · Cloud — use it right away on any device, no model to install. Cross-device Sync is optional and uses Alt's servers. If you enable it, your notes and recording files are uploaded so they're available on your other devices. Whether it's a long class or a sensitive meeting, pick the mode that fits. What you can do with Alt · High-quality transcripts powered by our own speech engine · Key-point summaries for voice recordings and memos · On-device transcription that runs locally and works offline · Transcription in 100 languages with live translation · Save audio files so you can replay them anytime Record meetings and lectures to build your knowledge base. Subscription Information Alt offers automatically renewing subscriptions for premium features and advanced AI tools. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Renewal charges will be applied within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.altalt.io/privacy

Screenshots

LiveMemo4 screens
Alt3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LiveMemo at 100% against Alt's 57%. LiveMemo also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Alt's advantage is ratings volume (50 vs 2) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). 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. LiveMemo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Alt sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LiveMemo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alt has 50 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of LiveMemo's written reviews are positive against 57% of Alt's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LiveMemo ships an update every 4 days, Alt every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
LiveMemo versus Alt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiveMemoAlt
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.8 (50 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better57.1% of reviews
Number of ratings250 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlum Co.Clap

Customer experience

LiveMemo

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Alt

All ratings50 ratings
Positive98.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral22.9%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

LiveMemo

Subscriptions2
  • LiveMemo+ Monthly$0.991 Month
  • LiveMemo+ Yearly$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • LiveMemo+ Lifetime2 variants$14.99
2 purchases

Alt

Subscriptions2
  • Alt Pro(Monthly)$14.991 Month
  • Alt Pro(Annual)$99.991 Year

Questions

Is LiveMemo free?
LiveMemo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Alt free?
Alt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LiveMemo or Alt?
LiveMemo is rated higher. LiveMemo averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Alt averages 4.8 from 50 ratings.
Do LiveMemo or Alt have ads?
Both LiveMemo and Alt show ads.
Which is updated more often, LiveMemo or Alt?
LiveMemo ships an update every 4 days, and Alt every 3 days. Most recently, LiveMemo was updated on November 4, 2026 and Alt on November 10, 2026.

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