Comparison

Summary vs HiNoter

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 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.

Highlights
  • 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
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

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Summary4 screens
HiNoter4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Summary versus HiNoter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSummaryHiNoter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (57K ratings)4.8 (1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.4% of reviews — better62.4% of reviews
Number of ratings57K — better1K
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#17 — better#193
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size186 MB140 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLabhouse MobileAISION PTE. LTD.

Customer experience

Summary

All ratings56,423 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral3.0%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews2,439 reviews
Positive72.4%
Neutral5.1%
Negative22.5%

HiNoter

All ratings1,042 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive62.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.6%

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

8 purchases

Summary

Subscriptions8
  • Weekly Subscription7 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial2 variants$8.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription2 variants$8.997 Days
Show 5 more
  • 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
9 purchases

HiNoter

Subscriptions9
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription$8.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription7 Days trial$9.997 Days
Show 6 more
  • 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

Questions

Is Summary free?
Summary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HiNoter free?
HiNoter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Summary or HiNoter?
HiNoter is rated higher. Summary averages 4.7 out of 5 from 57K ratings, while HiNoter averages 4.8 from 1K ratings.
Do Summary or HiNoter have ads?
Neither Summary nor HiNoter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Summary or HiNoter?
Summary ships an update every 6 days, and HiNoter every 8 days. Most recently, Summary was updated on November 8, 2026 and HiNoter on November 6, 2026.
Which is more popular, Summary or HiNoter?
Summary currently peaks at #17 in the App Store charts, and HiNoter at #193. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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