Comparison

Summary vs Cortexa Note

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

Cortexa Note

This AI-powered tool assists clinicians by automatically generating draft SOAP notes from patient visit recordings. It integrates with EHR/EMR systems, allowing for quick edits and efficient documentation, freeing up valuable time for patient care.

Highlights
  • AI-powered SOAP note generation
  • Ambient recording of patient visits
  • EHR/EMR integration
  • Searchable visit transcripts
  • HIPAA-compliant infrastructure
  • Optional smart recording device
Features
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Your clinical documentation copilot. Record patient visits, generate draft SOAP notes powered by a 144-specialty AI documentation engine, and push them to your EHR - so your time stays where it belongs: with your patients. Cortexa Note is an ambient clinical documentation solution built for real clinical workflows. Pair it with the Cortexa Note smart recording device or use the mobile app to capture natural conversations - then let AI handle the rest. Review transcripts, edit structured notes, and finalize documentation in minutes, not hours. Note: Cortexa Note is designed for clinicians and healthcare teams. It is not intended for patient use. Cortexa Note is a documentation tool. Generated output is draft documentation for clinician review. It is not intended to diagnose, monitor, treat, or prevent disease, and it is not a regulated medical device. **RECORD NATURALLY - ZERO DISRUPTION** Capture visit conversations as they happen, with no rigid dictation or workflow interruption. Cortexa Note is built around a simple principle: the best technology is the kind your patients never notice. Speak naturally, stay present, and let the recording run in the background. **DRAFT SOAP NOTES IN MINUTES** Cortexa Note transforms recorded visits into structured draft SOAP notes using an AI engine tuned across 144 medical specialties. Review the output, make quick edits, and finalize documentation - turning hours of paperwork into minutes of review. **SEAMLESS EHR/EMR INTEGRATION** One-click note export to supported EHR/EMR systems. Sync through the Cortexa Note Chrome extension or the web app - no more copying, pasting, or juggling between systems. Fits the workflow you already have. **EVERY DETAIL, ALWAYS ACCESSIBLE** From full transcripts to AI-generated summaries, revisit key moments from any encounter. Search past visits, review important details, and keep your records complete and connected. **RECLAIM YOUR TIME** Clinicians spend 2-3 hours daily on documentation. Cortexa Note helps you finish your notes before you leave the clinic - no more "Pajama Time" writing charts at home. Stay focused on patient care during the day, and be present with your family at night. **WORKS WITH CORTEXA NOTE DEVICE** Pair the app with the Cortexa Note clip-on recorder (25g, 8+ hrs battery, dual MEMS mic array) for professional-grade audio capture designed for the white coat. Or start with the mobile app alone - the choice is yours. **SECURE AND TRUSTED** Built on HIPAA-compliant, SOC 2-audited infrastructure with strong security controls at every layer. Data is encrypted in transit and at rest with AES-128 encryption. Before data is shared with third-party AI services for transcription or summarization, the app presents an in-app consent flow for your review and approval. Learn more in our Privacy Policy: https://cortexanote.com/privacy/ TERMS Apple Standard Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ CONTACT Website: https://cortexanote.com Email: contact@cortexanote.com

Screenshots

Summary4 screens
Cortexa Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cortexa Note at 100% against Summary's 72%. Cortexa Note also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Summary's advantage is ratings volume (55K vs 1) and chart position (#14 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads 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 Cortexa Note sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $49.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cortexa Note holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Summary has 55K ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of Cortexa Note's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Summary versus Cortexa Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSummaryCortexa Note
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (55K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings55K — better1
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#14 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size218 MB92 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperLabhouse MobileCortexa Al, Inc.

Customer experience

Summary

All ratings55,317 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral3.0%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews2,366 reviews
Positive72.2%
Neutral5.0%
Negative22.8%

Cortexa Note

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Cortexa Note

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
4 purchases

Cortexa Note

Subscriptions4
  • Cortexa Growth(Monthly)$49.001 Month
  • Cortexa Success(Monthly)$99.001 Month
  • Cortexa Growth(Annual)$499.001 Year
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  • Cortexa Success(Annual)$999.001 Year

Questions

Is Summary free?
Summary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cortexa Note free?
Cortexa Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Summary or Cortexa Note?
Cortexa Note is rated higher. Summary averages 4.7 out of 5 from 55K ratings, while Cortexa Note averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Summary or Cortexa Note have ads?
Neither Summary nor Cortexa Note shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Summary or Cortexa Note?
Summary ships an update weekly, and Cortexa Note weekly. Most recently, Summary was updated on October 23, 2026 and Cortexa Note on October 11, 2026.

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