# Summary vs Cortexa Note

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 (#12 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Summary | Cortexa Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (55K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/summary-ai-note-taker/id6670175056/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cortexa-note/id6757700657/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **55K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#12** | — |
| Size | 218 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Labhouse Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568110847) | [Cortexa Al, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868357440) |

## What reviewers say

### Summary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/summary-ai-note-taker/id6670175056)

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Grossing · Productivity, #38 Top Free · Productivity, #191 Top Grossing (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Summary AI Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Buttons don't function properly
- Transcription never completes

**Requested features**

- More detailed and accurate transcription and summarization
- Ability to handle longer meetings without issues


### Cortexa Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cortexa-note/id6757700657)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cortexa Growth（Monthly） | $49.00 | per month |
| Cortexa Success（Monthly） | $99.00 | per month |
| Cortexa Growth（Annual） | $499.00 | per year |
| Cortexa Success（Annual） | $999.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*