# NoteX vs ThunderNotes

The clearest difference is rating: NoteX at 4.6 against ThunderNotes's 2.3. NoteX also leads on ratings volume (722 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NoteX sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and ThunderNotes sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NoteX holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NoteX has 722 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 67% and 67% positive.

NoteX ships an update every 8 days, ThunderNotes every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NoteX | ThunderNotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (722 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notex-ai-meeting-assistant/id6654910983/reviews)** | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thundernotes-ai-note-taker/id6740700749/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **722** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **67.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 134 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sota Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1736992182) | [Emir Topaloglu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1656595671) |

## What reviewers say

### NoteX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notex-ai-meeting-assistant/id6654910983)

This AI-powered app transcribes meetings and lectures in real-time, providing smart summaries, action items, and organized notes. It can automatically join online meetings and sync with your calendar for seamless note-taking. Transform your audio and notes into presentations, flashcards, or audio explanations.

**Highlights:** Live AI transcription, AI meeting agent, Multilingual support, Calendar sync, Voice to notes conversion, Smart summaries and visual insights, Presentation slide generation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NoteX Pro Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| NoteX Pro Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| NoteX Plus Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| NoteX Weekly BTS | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| NoteX Pro Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| NoteX Pro Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| NoteX Pro Monthly | $16.99 | per month |
| NoteX Pro Monthly | $16.99 | per month |
| NoteX Monthly HLW | $17.99 | per month |
| NoteX Pro Quarterly | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| NoteX Plus Yearly 2026 | $89.99 | per year |
| NoteX Pro Yearly 2026 | $99.99 | per year |
| NoteX Yearly Xmas | $99.99 | per year |
| NoteX Pro Yearly | $149.99 | per year |
| NoteX Pro Yearly | $149.99 | per year |
| Essential Upgrade to Unlimited | $49.99 | one-time |
| NoteX Plus Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |
| NoteX Essential Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |
| NoteX Lifetime Pro | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate transcription
- 🔍 Helpful summaries
- 💡 Useful mind mapping and flashcard features
- 👍 Reliable and available across devices
- 🤖 Impressive AI capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and crashes
- 📤 Difficulty with file uploads and exports
- 🔒 Unclear subscription plans and limitations
- 🤔 Inconsistent user experience

**Reported bugs**

- Transcription errors, especially with YouTube videos
- Inability to access purchased plans or features
- Sudden changes to subscription tiers

**Requested features**

- Improved speaker identification
- Enhanced mind map functionality
- Seamless flashcard extraction
- PDF export option
- Apple Watch support


### ThunderNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thundernotes-ai-note-taker/id6740700749)

Transform voice recordings, documents, and YouTube videos into searchable AI notes. Generate summaries, quizzes, and flashcards instantly to enhance learning and productivity. No account is required, offering a private and distraction-free experience.

**Highlights:** AI voice transcription, YouTube video summarizer, PDF and image to notes conversion, AI-generated quizzes, Smart flashcards, Chat with your notes

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Thunder Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Thunder Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Annually Premium | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NoteX free?

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

### Is ThunderNotes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NoteX or ThunderNotes?

NoteX is rated higher. NoteX averages 4.6 out of 5 from 722 ratings, while ThunderNotes averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do NoteX or ThunderNotes have ads?

Neither NoteX nor ThunderNotes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NoteX or ThunderNotes?

NoteX ships an update every 8 days, and ThunderNotes every 10 days. Most recently, NoteX was updated on September 23, 2026 and ThunderNotes on September 17, 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.*