# SANDISK vs Summary

SANDISK and Summary both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 72% of Summary's written reviews are positive against 21% of SANDISK's. Summary also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#17 vs #138). SANDISK's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Summary sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. SANDISK asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for SANDISK against 4.7 for Summary. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24K and 55K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 21% of SANDISK's written reviews are positive against 72% of Summary's.

SANDISK ships an update every 3 weeks, Summary weekly. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SANDISK | Summary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandisk/id6504174888/reviews) | **[4.7 (55K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/summary-ai-note-taker/id6670175056/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24K | **55K** |
| Positive reviews | 21.3% of reviews | **72.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #138 | **#17** |
| Size | 80 MB | 218 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SanDisk](https://appshunter.io/developer/646153887) | [Labhouse Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568110847) |

## What reviewers say

### SANDISK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandisk/id6504174888)

**Currently charting:** #138 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Easily back up, manage, and protect your digital content. Organize files, free up space by transferring to compatible storage, and secure important memories with password protection.

**Highlights:** Organize files with an intuitive interface, Browse photos and videos in timeline or grid views, Free up space by transferring files, Automatic backup of photos, videos, and contacts, Secure files with encryption and password protection, View storage insights for connected devices

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for photo backups
- 🚀 Seamless experience
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
- 👍 Helpful for managing storage
- 💡 Explore feature with partner integrations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't recognize USB drives on newer iPhones
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 🐛 Unstable and disconnects during backups
- 👎 Lacks key features from previous app
- 👎 Complicated and confusing to use

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't recognize iXpand drives on iPhone 16
- Frequent error messages and failed backups
- Incompatible with older iOS versions and devices
- Photos and videos not displaying properly

**Requested features**

- Allow manual selection of files to transfer
- Bring back date-based photo organization
- Add option to delete photos from phone after backup
- Improve search and sorting capabilities
- Restore private/secure folder functionality


### Summary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/summary-ai-note-taker/id6670175056)

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Grossing · Productivity, #35 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

This app records, transcribes, and summarizes audio conversations, making meetings and lectures more productive. It uses AI to generate accurate transcripts with speaker labels and provides instant answers to questions about the content. Users can easily export and share notes.

**Highlights:** One-tap audio recording, Accurate transcription with speaker labels, AI-powered summaries and key points, Ask questions about conversation content, Smart search and timestamp jumping, Unlimited recording time, Background recording

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Summary AI Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Instant translation and summarization
- 👍 Useful for peer counseling and meetings
- 💡 Supports multiple languages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Fails to record or save recordings
- 🐛 Freezes or gets stuck during transcription
- 🐛 Stops recording when screen goes dark

**Reported bugs**

- Buttons don't function properly
- Transcription never completes

**Requested features**

- More detailed and accurate transcription and summarization
- Ability to handle longer meetings without issues


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SANDISK free?

SANDISK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Summary free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SANDISK or Summary?

Summary is rated higher. SANDISK averages 4.7 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Summary averages 4.7 from 55K ratings.

### Do SANDISK or Summary have ads?

Neither SANDISK nor Summary shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SANDISK or Summary?

SANDISK ships an update every 3 weeks, and Summary weekly. Most recently, SANDISK was updated on October 22, 2026 and Summary on October 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, SANDISK or Summary?

SANDISK currently peaks at #138 in the App Store charts, and Summary at #17. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*