Summary vs HiNoter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Summary
This app records, transcribes, and summarizes conversations, making meetings more productive. It offers AI-powered summaries, speaker labels, and the ability to ask questions about the content. Ideal for professionals, students, and anyone needing to capture and recall spoken information.
- One-tap audio recording
- Accurate transcription with speaker labels
- AI-powered summaries and key points
- Smart search and timestamp jumping
- Ask questions about conversations
- Export notes to PDF
- Background recording
Read full descriptionHide full description
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
HiNoter
This app automatically records, transcribes, and summarizes meetings, lectures, and interviews. It allows users to ask questions about their recordings and generates AI-powered mind maps for quick understanding. Securely store and share your notes with ease.
- One-tap recording and AI transcription
- Automatic meeting recording and summarization
- AI-generated summaries and mind maps
- Ask AI questions about recordings
- Speaker identification
- Securely encrypted data
Read full descriptionHide full description
HiNoter helps you capture every idea — automatically recording, transcribing, and summarizing meetings, lectures, and interviews so you can stay focused on what truly matters. With one tap, HiNoter records crystal-clear audio, generates accurate transcripts with speaker labels, and creates concise summaries and AI-powered mind maps. Ask questions like “What were the main takeaways from today’s team meeting?” and get instant, intelligent answers. Why HiNoter? ● Stay focused — Be present in the moment while HiNoter takes perfect notes for you. ● Save hours — Get AI-generated summaries and mind maps that help you see the big picture instantly. ● Search smarter — Type a keyword to jump straight to that moment in your audio. ● Collaborate easily — Share recordings and notes with your team whenever you want. ● Your data, your control — HiNoter protects your recordings with enterprise-grade security, and sharing is always your choice. Who Uses HiNoter? ● Professionals: Capture meetings, action items, and client discussions. ● Students: Record and review lectures and study sessions. ● Researchers & Journalists: Transcribe and organize interviews. ● Everyone: From brainstorming to voice memos, HiNoter handles it all. Key Features ● One-tap recording and AI transcription ● HiNoter automatically joins your calendar meetings to record and summarize ● Upload audio files or YouTube links for instant transcription ● Speaker identification with high accuracy ● AI-generated summaries and mind maps ● Ask AI anything about your recordings ● All your recordings and notes are securely encrypted Subscription Plans: Description: This is a continuous subscription service (Weekly / Yearly). During the subscription period, users can access all features of the app without limitation. Payment: Once the purchase is confirmed, the corresponding fee will be charged from the user's iTunes account. Auto-Renewal: 24 hours before the current subscription period ends, Apple will automatically charge the corresponding fee from your iTunes account to renew the plan (weekly or yearly). Once the renewal is successful, your membership will be extended for the next billing cycle. Cancellation: To avoid being charged for the next cycle, please cancel your subscription at least 24 hours before the current period expires. After cancellation, no further charges will be made. Terms of Service: https://recorder.cqyygtech.cn/agreement/terms-of-service.html Privacy Policy: https://recorder.cqyygtech.cn/agreement/privacy-policy.html
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Summary at 57K against HiNoter's 1K. Summary also leads on chart position (#17 vs #193) and review sentiment (72% vs 62%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Summary sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days and HiNoter sells 9 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 Summary against 4.8 for HiNoter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Summary has 57K ratings behind it against 1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Summary's written reviews are positive against 62% of HiNoter's.
Summary ships an update every 6 days, HiNoter every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Summary | HiNoter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (57K ratings) | 4.8 (1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 72.4% of reviews — better | 62.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 57K — better | 1K |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 8 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #17 — better | #193 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 186 MB | 140 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Labhouse Mobile | AISION PTE. LTD. |
Customer experience
Summary
HiNoter
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
HiNoter
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Summary
- Weekly Subscription7 Days trial$8.997 Days
- Weekly Subscription3 Days trial2 variants$8.997 Days
- Weekly Subscription2 variants$8.997 Days
Show 5 moreShow fewer
- Summary AI Monthly7 Days trial$17.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$79.991 Year
- Yearly Subscription$79.991 Year
- Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$79.991 Year
- Yearly Subscription$99.991 Year
HiNoter
- Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$8.997 Days
- Weekly Subscription$8.997 Days
- Weekly Subscription7 Days trial$9.997 Days
Show 6 moreShow fewer
- Weekly Subscription$9.997 Days
- Annual Unlimited2 variants$39.991 Year
- Annual Unlimited$49.991 Year
- Yearly Subscription$59.991 Year
- Annual Unlimited$69.991 Year
- Annual Unlimited$79.991 Year








