# TLDL vs Notecook

The clearest difference is ratings volume: TLDL at 7.3K against Notecook's 2. TLDL also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Notecook's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TLDL sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Notecook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TLDL holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TLDL has 7.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TLDL ships an update every 9 days, Notecook every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TLDL | Notecook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tldl-ai-lecture-note-taker/id6590628538/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notecook-ai-note-taker/id6749231403/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.3K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 73.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 145 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [App Lock LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822372649) | [Leaflow](https://appshunter.io/developer/1829420780) |

## 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 (10)**

| 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 |
| Secret Discount Annual | $99.99 | 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


### Notecook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notecook-ai-note-taker/id6749231403)

Transform your study materials into effective learning tools with AI. Generate summaries, flashcards, and quizzes from your notes, documents, or recordings to enhance retention and save study time.

**Highlights:** AI Summaries, Flashcard Generator, Custom Quizzes, Voice-to-Notes, Document Upload & Scan, Multi-Device Sync

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TLDL free?

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

### Is Notecook free?

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

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

TLDL is rated higher. TLDL averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.3K ratings, while Notecook averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do TLDL or Notecook have ads?

Neither TLDL nor Notecook shows ads.

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

TLDL ships an update every 9 days, and Notecook every 10 days. Most recently, TLDL was updated on November 8, 2026 and Notecook on October 30, 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.*