Comparison

Summary vs FoxNote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Summary

This app records, transcribes, and summarizes audio conversations, making meetings and lectures more productive. It uses AI to generate accurate transcripts with speaker labels and provides instant answers to questions about the content. Users can easily export and share notes.

Highlights
  • One-tap audio recording
  • Accurate transcription with speaker labels
  • AI-powered summaries and key points
  • Ask questions about conversation content
  • Smart search and timestamp jumping
  • Unlimited recording time
  • Background recording
Features
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Summary AI makes meetings more productive by automatically recording, transcribing, and summarizing conversations. Whether it’s a business meeting, interview, classroom lecture, or podcast, Summary AI captures everything clearly so you can stay present and focus. With one tap, the app records audio, generates accurate transcripts with speaker labels, and creates easy-to-read summaries. You can even ask questions like, “What were the key action items from the marketing strategy session?” and get instant answers, thanks to built-in AI. Why Use Summary AI? Take and share professional meeting notes effortlessly Record and transcribe interviews, lectures, webinars, and podcasts Generate captions for people with hearing impairments or quiet audio environments Who Uses Summary AI? Professionals: Capture meeting notes, action items, and client discussions Students: Record and review lectures, study groups, and seminars Journalists & Researchers: Transcribe interviews with precision Everyone: From voice memos to webinars, it handles it all Key Features One-Tap Recording Start recording instantly and stay focused. Summary AI takes care of the rest. Unlimited Recording Time Record as much as you need, no time limits, no interruptions. Records in the Background or with Screen Locked Keep recording while your phone is locked or you're using other apps. Perfect for discreet, uninterrupted sessions. Accurate Transcription with Speaker Labels Transcripts that make sense, clearly labeled, searchable, and easy to review. AI-Powered Summaries & Key Points Don’t just get a transcript, get the big picture with bullet-pointed summaries. Smart Search & Timestamp Jumping Type a keyword, jump straight to that moment in the recording. Ask Questions About the Conversation Get instant answers from the AI like “Who was assigned the budget review?” Automatic Punctuation, Capitalization & Line Breaks Clean, easy-to-read transcripts without any manual formatting. Boost Your Productivity Save time reviewing meetings, just skim the summary Stay present in conversations, not distracted by note-taking Export notes to PDF, share with teams, or save for personal reference Never lose a detail, everything is searchable Your recordings and notes are private, always. Summary AI prioritizes security, and your data is never shared with third parties. Privacy Policy: https://summary.ai/privacy Terms of Use: https://summary.ai/terms

About

FoxNote

This app uses advanced AI to instantly record, transcribe, translate, and edit speech. It helps users capture and organize information efficiently, with features like AI flashcards and YouTube summaries. Designed to boost productivity and simplify daily routines, especially for adults with ADHD.

Highlights
  • Speech to Text Transcription
  • AI Flashcards
  • Quiz Maker
  • YouTube Video Summaries
  • Smart Note Structuring
  • Real-Time Translation
  • Offline Accessibility
Features
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Perfect for students, consultants, executives, lawyers, and other professionals aiming to achieve more in less time, this app effortlessly boosts productivity. It combines advanced text and voice recognition to instantly record, transcribe audio to text, translate, and edit any speech. Revolutionize the way you capture and organize information with FoxNote - AI Note Taker! Designed specifically for the needs of adults with ADHD, FoxNote simplifies their daily routines, enhances focus, and helps bring order to chaos. Whether it’s converting voice to notes, structuring ideas, or keeping track of important details, this app is expertly crafted to tackle the challenges of ADHD, making productivity feel effortless. FoxNote transcribes all your meetings, interviews, lectures, and everyday voice conversations in real time, so you can focus on what matters while the app takes care of the rest. Or make a transcript from video using the YouTube Summary feature—simply paste the link to gain instant insights. WHY USERS LOVE FOXNOTE - Speech to Text: Instantly record and transcribe voice memos into clear, organized notes—perfect on the go or during meetings. - AI Flashcards: Grasp concepts faster and more effectively with concise flashcards. - Quiz Maker: Prepare for exams or presentations in a fun, interactive way. - YouTube Summary: Transcribe video to text and get its short-form summary in a matter of seconds. - Smart Structuring: Capture key points during lectures or meetings, edit and organize your notes. - Offline Accessibility: Take notes anytime, anywhere, without needing an internet connection. MORE AI SUPERPOWERS - Text Summarization: Save time and grasp the essence of long texts. - Proofreading: Create polished, error-free notes without the hassle. - Real-Time Translation: Break barriers by translating your content into multiple languages. - Quick Sharing: Seamlessly share notes with friends, family, or colleagues. - ADHD-Friendly: Stay organized and manage tasks effortlessly with smart AI tools. Forget the hassle of manual meeting note taking! With its powerful AI for meetings, FoxNote ensures every detail is captured and organized, making it the ultimate tool for keeping track of important discussions and decisions. Empower your days with our intelligent audio transcription app designed to simplify your life, keep you focused, and help accomplish more with less effort. Smart notes for busy minds! Privacy Policy: https://ai-note-taker.app/privacy-policy Term Of Use: https://ai-note-taker.app/terms-conditions Support Email: support@ai-note-taker.app

Screenshots

Summary4 screens
FoxNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Summary at 72% against FoxNote's 30%. Summary also leads on ratings volume (51K vs 341) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Summary sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and FoxNote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Summary holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Summary has 51K ratings behind it against 341, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Summary's written reviews are positive against 30% of FoxNote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Summary ships an update weekly, FoxNote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Summary versus FoxNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSummaryFoxNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (51K ratings) — better4.5 (341 ratings)
Positive reviews72.2% of reviews — better30.4% of reviews
Number of ratings51K — better341
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#16 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size221 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLabhouse MobileFaliane Ltd.

Customer experience

Summary

All ratings51,154 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral3.0%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews2,222 reviews
Positive72.2%
Neutral4.9%
Negative22.9%

FoxNote

All ratings341 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral1.5%
Negative12.3%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive30.4%
Neutral4.3%
Negative65.2%

User reviews

Summary

From 51K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Instant translation and summarization
  • 👍 Useful for peer counseling and meetings
  • 💡 Supports multiple languages

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Fails to record or save recordings
  • 🐛 Freezes or gets stuck during transcription
  • 🐛 Stops recording when screen goes dark

FoxNote

From 341 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great for ADHD note-taking
  • 📝 Full transcript and summary
  • 🎯 AI prompt for structured outlines
  • 🚀 Accurate transcription
  • 🌍 Translation into any language

Room to improve

  • 💸 VERY overpriced paid version
  • 🔒 Data privacy concerns
  • 💸 Charged after cancellation
  • 💸 Not eligible for refund
  • 💸 Scammy app

Bugs and requests

Summary

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Buttons don't function properly
  • Transcription never completes

Requested features

2 requests
  • More detailed and accurate transcription and summarization
  • Ability to handle longer meetings without issues

FoxNote

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Paid version is overpriced
  • Charged after cancelling free trial
  • Not eligible for refunds
  • App does not transcribe YouTube videos
  • Servers appear to be crashed
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  • App is not working
  • Files are not uploading
  • "Something went wrong" error message
  • Inconsistent performance (malfunctions every other time)
  • Translation errors (e.g., German)
  • Does not record or upload files
  • Transcription accuracy issues (few words only)

Requested features

4 requests
  • More affordable pricing options
  • Clearer pricing structure
  • Improved customer support responsiveness
  • Reliable transcription for all video types

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Summary

Subscriptions8
  • Weekly Subscription$7.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial2 variants$8.997 Days
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  • Weekly Subscription2 variants$8.997 Days
  • Summary AI Monthly7 Days trial$17.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$79.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription$99.991 Year
6 purchases

FoxNote

Subscriptions6
  • AI Note Taker App - Weekly$6.997 Days
  • AI Note Taker - Weekly3 Days trial2 variants$7.997 Days
  • AI Note Taker: 1 Week$7.997 Days
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  • AI Note Taker - for 1 Year$29.991 Year
  • Ai Note Taker: Yearly$39.991 Year
  • AI Note Taker - 1 Year$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Summary free?
Summary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FoxNote free?
FoxNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Summary or FoxNote?
Summary is rated higher. Summary averages 4.7 out of 5 from 51K ratings, while FoxNote averages 4.5 from 341 ratings.
Do Summary or FoxNote have ads?
Neither Summary nor FoxNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Summary or FoxNote?
Summary ships an update weekly, and FoxNote fortnightly. Most recently, Summary was updated on September 24, 2026 and FoxNote on September 20, 2026.

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