# TLDL vs Richard

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Richard at 100% against TLDL's 73%. Richard also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). TLDL's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (7.2K vs 57). 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 Richard sells 4 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TLDL has 7.2K ratings behind it against 57, 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 Richard'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, Richard every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TLDL | Richard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (7.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tldl-ai-lecture-note-taker/id6590628538/reviews)** | [4.4 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/richard-ai-notes/id6752790082/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.2K** | 57 |
| Positive reviews | 73.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 145 MB | 68 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) | [Yuming He](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726519491) |

## 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


### Richard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/richard-ai-notes/id6752790082)

This AI-powered study companion transforms lectures, videos, and documents into concise notes, summaries, and study tools. It helps users understand complex material faster and stay organized with all learning resources in one place. Features include flashcards and quizzes to reinforce concepts.

**Highlights:** AI-powered note-taking, Video and audio transcription, PDF and document summarization, Flashcard generation, Quiz creation, Centralized learning organization

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Richard Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Richard Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| RIchard Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Richard Yearly Subscription | $89.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TLDL free?

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

### Is Richard free?

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

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

TLDL is rated higher. TLDL averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.2K ratings, while Richard averages 4.4 from 57 ratings.

### Do TLDL or Richard have ads?

Neither TLDL nor Richard shows ads.

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

TLDL ships an update every 9 days, and Richard every 6 days. Most recently, TLDL was updated on November 4, 2026 and Richard 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.*