# Atten vs Aı Note Taker

The clearest difference is monetization model: Atten at free with in-app purchases against Aı Note Taker's subscription. Atten also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 81%) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Atten sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Aı Note Taker sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 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 — 4.7 for Atten against 4.6 for Aı Note Taker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 139 and 183 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Atten's written reviews are positive against 81% of Aı Note Taker's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Atten | Aı Note Taker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (139 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atten-app-blocker/id6608976383/reviews)** | [4.6 (183 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-note-taker-yapnote/id6739521250/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 139 | **183** |
| Positive reviews | **90.3% of reviews** | 81.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 34 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Third tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761143871) | [Daniel Wainryb](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735069118) |

## What reviewers say

### Atten

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atten-app-blocker/id6608976383)

This app helps you regain control of your digital time by blocking distracting apps and websites. Set customizable limits and schedules to improve focus, boost productivity, and build healthier screen time habits.

**Highlights:** App and website blocking, Customizable limits and schedules, Strict mode for unbreakable focus, Multi-device sync, Parental controls, Usage and progress tracking

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Atten Pro \| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Atten Pro \| Lifetime (Family) | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Affordable pricing compared to competitors like Opal
- 🔒 Effective strict blocking that prevents app access
- 🎨 Beautiful and intuitive user interface design
- ⏱️ Customizable scheduling and time limits for apps
- 🎯 Significantly reduces screen time and improves focus

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and occasional bugs during use
- 🐛 Glitches allowing access to blocked apps intermittently
- ⏱️ Inaccurate app usage time tracking
- 🔄 Repetitive rating popup appears too frequently
- 🌍 Limited language support (primarily English)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when selecting websites to block
- Website blocking crashes and is unreliable
- Cannot modify or delete permanently active sessions without reinstalling
- Unselected apps still get blocked despite deselection
- Instagram blocking not working while other social apps block correctly

**Requested features**

- Fully customizable popup messages without fixed text
- Option to add 'Don't show this again' button to rating prompts
- Less frequent rating/feedback popups (every 6-12 months)
- Clone sessions or create reusable app lists
- Move break button to main menu for easier access


### Aı Note Taker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-note-taker-yapnote/id6739521250)

Transform voice recordings into detailed notes and summaries using advanced AI. Capture meetings, ideas, or conversations and receive instant transcripts and concise overviews. Engage with your recordings by asking questions for quick information retrieval.

**Highlights:** AI transcription, Instant summaries, Chat with recordings, Reliable meeting recording, Private by design, Minimalist interface

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Pro | $99.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $289.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent program
- 👍 Best note taker
- 👍 Simple and effective
- 👍 Handy tool for audio AI summaries
- 👍 Clean, quiet, and gets the job done

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Didn't give me the lifetime option
- 🐛 No restore in restore purchase
- 🐛 This app basically doesn't work
- 🐛 App is a scam

**Reported bugs**

- Couldn't purchase lifetime feature
- Couldn't restore purchases

**Requested features**

- Allow importing mp3 files and YouTube links
- Integrate to-dos with Apple Reminders
- Add dark mode support
- Increase support for Chinese


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Atten free?

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

### Is Aı Note Taker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Atten or Aı Note Taker?

Atten is rated higher. Atten averages 4.7 out of 5 from 139 ratings, while Aı Note Taker averages 4.6 from 183 ratings.

### Do Atten or Aı Note Taker have ads?

Neither Atten nor Aı Note Taker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Atten or Aı Note Taker?

Atten ships an update weekly, and Aı Note Taker weekly. Most recently, Atten was updated on October 7, 2026 and Aı Note Taker on October 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.*