# TLDL vs AI Note Taker

The clearest difference is rating: TLDL at 4.8 against AI Note Taker's 3.8. TLDL also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (6.7K vs 4). AI Note Taker's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 73%) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TLDL sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and AI Note Taker sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TLDL holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TLDL has 6.7K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of TLDL's written reviews are positive against 100% of AI Note Taker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TLDL ships an update every 9 days, AI Note Taker weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TLDL | AI Note Taker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tldl-ai-lecture-note-taker/id6590628538/reviews)** | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-note-taker-smart-note/id6743951803/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.7K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 72.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 145 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [App Lock LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822372649) | [SON TUNG](https://appshunter.io/developer/486079249) |

## 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


### AI Note Taker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-note-taker-smart-note/id6743951803)

This app uses AI to transform spoken words, audio recordings, and web links into concise notes, study guides, quizzes, and flashcards. It streamlines information gathering for students and professionals, offering efficient note-taking and review.

**Highlights:** Voice to text summarization, Audio file summarization, Web link summarization, YouTube video summarization, Study guide generation, Quiz creation, Flashcard generation

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WEEKLY PREMIUM | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| WEEKLY PREMIUM with Free Trial | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| WEEKLY SUBSCRIPTION | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| MONTHLY | $14.99 | per month |
| YEARLY SUBSCRIPTION | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| PREMIUM | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TLDL free?

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

### Is AI Note Taker free?

AI Note Taker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TLDL or AI Note Taker?

TLDL is rated higher. TLDL averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while AI Note Taker averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do TLDL or AI Note Taker have ads?

AI Note Taker shows ads; TLDL does not.

### Which is updated more often, TLDL or AI Note Taker?

TLDL ships an update every 9 days, and AI Note Taker weekly. Most recently, TLDL was updated on September 24, 2026 and AI Note Taker on September 25, 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.*