# TLDL vs BuzzNotes

The clearest difference is ratings volume: TLDL at 6.7K against BuzzNotes's 17. BuzzNotes's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days) and review sentiment (83% vs 73%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TLDL sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and BuzzNotes sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for TLDL against 4.9 for BuzzNotes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TLDL has 6.7K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of TLDL's written reviews are positive against 83% of BuzzNotes's.

TLDL ships an update every 9 days, BuzzNotes every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TLDL | BuzzNotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tldl-ai-lecture-note-taker/id6590628538/reviews) | **[4.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzznotes-ai-lecture-notes/id6738050902/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.7K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 72.9% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 145 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [App Lock LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822372649) | [SixForty Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779079573) |

## What reviewers say

### TLDL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tldl-ai-lecture-note-taker/id6590628538)

Record lectures in over 100 languages and let AI generate instant notes, flashcards, and quizzes. This app helps students focus, stay organized, and study efficiently, especially those with ADHD or dyslexia.

**Highlights:** Record lectures in 100+ languages, AI-generated notes, flashcards, and quizzes, Replay and review lectures, Focus-enhancing study tool, ADHD & Dyslexia friendly features, Share notes with classmates, All-in-one study companion

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Secret Discount Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| TLDL Pro Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Pro Semester | $49.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| TLDL Pro Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| TLDL Pro 12 Months | $99.99 | per year |
| Unlimited TLDL Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Secret Discount Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Pro Family | $199.00 | per year |
| TLDL LIfetime | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient note-taking
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Accurate transcription and summarization
- 👍 Helpful for classes and studying
- 🚀 Time-saving

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 💰 Limited free features
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with cloud processing

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent language translation
- Login issues with Apple and Google accounts
- Onboarding process repeating on every app launch

**Requested features**

- More customization options for notes
- Ability to delete unwanted notes
- Offline note-taking capabilities
- Integration with Apple Watch or other wearables


### BuzzNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzznotes-ai-lecture-notes/id6738050902)

This app transforms lectures into organized notes, summaries, flashcards, and quizzes. It helps students save time and study smarter by keeping all learning materials organized by topic.

**Highlights:** Record and transcribe lectures, Generate quick summaries, Create flashcards and quizzes, Organize notes by class/topic, Save time on note-taking, Study smarter with AI tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Individual Plan | $129.99 | per year |
| Family Plan | $189.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TLDL free?

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

### Is BuzzNotes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TLDL or BuzzNotes?

BuzzNotes is rated higher. TLDL averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while BuzzNotes averages 4.9 from 17 ratings.

### Do TLDL or BuzzNotes have ads?

Neither TLDL nor BuzzNotes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TLDL or BuzzNotes?

TLDL ships an update every 9 days, and BuzzNotes every 2 days. Most recently, TLDL was updated on September 24, 2026 and BuzzNotes on July 8, 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.*