Comparison

Summary vs NotarIA

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

NotarIA

Features
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NotarIA turns your meetings into structured, actionable documents — automatically. Record any meeting and let AI do the rest: real-time transcription, speaker identification, executive summaries, action items, key moments, keywords, and even sentiment analysis. No more manual note-taking, no more forgotten tasks. HOW IT WORKS 1. Tap Record to start capturing your meeting 2. See the live transcription as people speak 3. When done, AI instantly generates a complete meeting report 4. Review, share, or export — everything is organized for you KEY FEATURES • Real-Time Transcription — See words appear as they're spoken • Speaker Identification — Know who said what automatically • AI Summaries — Concise executive summaries with key takeaways • Action Items — Tasks automatically extracted and assigned • Key Moments — Chronological outline of important parts • Keywords — Quick tags to find meetings later • Sentiment Analysis — Understand the emotional tone of your meetings • AI Chat — Ask questions about your meeting and get instant answers • Live Translation — Translate in real-time across 6 languages (free, on-device) • Audio Playback — Replay with synchronized transcript highlighting • PDF Export — Professional reports with speaker colors • Folders — Organize meetings by project, team, or topic • Offline Recording — Record without internet, process later SUPPORTED LANGUAGES Record and transcribe in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, and Italian. App interface available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German. PRIVACY & SECURITY • API keys stored server-side, never on your device • Apple App Attest device verification • Audio auto-deleted based on your plan's retention period • Full account deletion with complete data cleanup • Sign in with Apple, Google, or email SUBSCRIPTION PLANS NotarIA offers auto-renewable subscriptions for enhanced features: • Starter: Free (limited features) • Pro: $9.99/month or $99.99/year • Plus: $14.99/month or $149.99/year • Business: $19.99/month or $199.99/year • Enterprise: $29.99/month or $299.99/year Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your device's Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://notaria.ravencorex.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://notaria.ravencorex.com/privacy/

Screenshots

Summary4 screens
NotarIA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Summary at none against NotarIA's shown. Summary also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#19 vs unranked). On price and in-app purchases 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 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and NotarIA sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Summary ships an update weekly, NotarIA every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Summary versus NotarIA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSummaryNotarIA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (55K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings55K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#19 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size218 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLabhouse MobileMartin Velez

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

NotarIA

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Summary

Subscriptions12
  • Weekly Subscription$7.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription7 Days trial$8.997 Days
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  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial2 variants$8.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription2 variants$8.997 Days
  • Summary AI Monthly7 Days trial$17.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 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
8 purchases

NotarIA

Subscriptions8
  • Pro$9.991 Month
  • Plus$14.991 Month
  • Business$19.991 Month
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  • Enterprise$29.991 Month
  • Pro (Annual)$99.991 Year
  • Plus (Annual)$144.991 Year
  • Business (Annual)$199.991 Year
  • Enterprise (Annual)$299.991 Year

Questions

Is Summary free?
Summary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NotarIA free?
NotarIA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Summary or NotarIA have ads?
NotarIA shows ads; Summary does not.
Which is updated more often, Summary or NotarIA?
Summary ships an update weekly, and NotarIA every 3 weeks. Most recently, Summary was updated on October 22, 2026 and NotarIA on October 11, 2026.

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