# Minutes vs NoteOnly

Minutes and NoteOnly both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of NoteOnly's written reviews are positive against 54% of Minutes's. NoteOnly also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). Minutes's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 2) and chart position (#61 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Minutes sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. NoteOnly asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Minutes against 5.0 for NoteOnly. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Minutes has 14K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Minutes's written reviews are positive against 100% of NoteOnly's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Minutes | NoteOnly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minutes-ai-meeting-note-taker/id6504206467/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteonly/id6790184556/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 53.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#61** | — |
| Size | 64 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Minutes AI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1785285075) | [72mn LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/492594318) |

## What reviewers say

### Minutes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minutes-ai-meeting-note-taker/id6504206467)

**Currently charting:** #61 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app uses AI to automatically transcribe and summarize your meetings. It records audio, provides word-for-word transcripts with speaker labels, and generates formatted notes. You can also ask questions about the content of your recordings.

**Highlights:** Automatic AI meeting notes, Word-for-word audio transcription, Speaker labeling, AI-powered summaries, Searchable transcripts, Ask questions about recordings, Live captioning

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $14.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $14.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $14.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $79.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $99.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $99.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $99.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic transcription and note-taking
- 👍 Saves time and increases productivity
- 👍 Excellent for meetings and lectures
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable, with issues like lost recordings and transcripts
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance, with some users reporting errors
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and security

**Reported bugs**

- Sudden app crashes and data loss
- Transcription errors and inaccuracies
- Subscription issues, such as unexpected charges

**Requested features**

- Allow editing of transcripts and notes
- Implement a search function within transcripts
- Add support for multiple file sharing and exporting options
- Improve integration with other productivity tools


### NoteOnly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteonly/id6790184556)

Capture thoughts instantly with a single, endless note. This app prioritizes privacy with local data storage and iCloud syncing. AI features enhance voice memos and note summaries for easier retrieval.

**Highlights:** Instant thought capture, AI-enhanced voice memos, Markdown and plain text export, Local data storage, iCloud syncing, Reminders and pinned notes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Minutes free?

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

### Is NoteOnly free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Minutes or NoteOnly?

NoteOnly is rated higher. Minutes averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while NoteOnly averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Minutes or NoteOnly have ads?

Minutes shows ads; NoteOnly does not.

### Which is updated more often, Minutes or NoteOnly?

Minutes ships an update every 2 weeks, and NoteOnly every 2 weeks. Most recently, Minutes was updated on November 12, 2026 and NoteOnly on October 31, 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.*