Comparison

Notes for iPhone vs LiveCap

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Notes for iPhone

Easily create reminders and take notes with an intuitive interface. Manage your notes and tasks directly from your Apple Watch, and access your most recent entries via widgets. Personalize your experience with themes and ensure your data is backed up and synced across devices.

Highlights
  • Apple Watch management
  • Voice dictation for notes
  • Widget for quick access
  • iCloud backup and sync
  • Customizable themes
  • To-do list functionality
  • Color markers for notes
Features
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Just you and your note. YepNotes is a clean and focused note-taking app designed to give you a simple space to write, without visual clutter or unnecessary distractions. It is made for the small things you do not want to forget: an idea, a shopping list, a task for later, a Wi-Fi code, a parking spot, a recipe or an important reminder. A clean and fast way to capture quick notes, lists and reminders. Open, write, swipe, done. ◆ Just you and your note YepNotes is designed around a simple idea: when you need to write something down, the app should stay out of the way. No heavy workspace, no crowded interface, just a clear place for your note. ◆ Quick notes, without friction Capture your ideas in seconds with a simple and focused note-taking experience. YepNotes helps you save small thoughts, memos, lists and reminders without complicated menus. ◆ Designed around gestures YepNotes keeps the interface clean with natural swipe gestures. Swipe to save, cancel, delete, create notes or access quick actions without adding buttons everywhere. ◆ Notes, photos and checklists Create simple notes with text, photos and checklists. Keep everything useful in one place, whether you are preparing a list, saving an idea or organizing a task. ◆ Reminders and notifications Add reminders to your notes and get notified at the right time. Perfect for tasks, appointments, shopping lists or anything you do not want to forget. ◆ Tasks and to-do lists Turn quick notes into simple tasks. Use YepNotes to manage your priorities, prepare your day, organize a recipe or keep track of things to do. ◆ Lists and color markers Organize your notes with lists and colors. Keep important notes easy to spot and sort your ideas, lists, tasks and memos in a way that makes sense to you. ◆ Siri Shortcuts Create notes faster with Siri Shortcuts. Add a note to a list, create a note with a reminder, or save a note directly in a specific list without opening the app. ◆ iCloud sync Sync your notes across your Apple devices with iCloud. Keep your notes with you on iPhone, iPad and more. ◆ YepNotes on Apple Watch Create notes by dictation, add reminders, manage lists, delete notes and mark important notes with colors directly from your Apple Watch. ◆ Widgets for quick access Add YepNotes widgets to quickly see your recent notes, reminders and important information on your Home Screen, Lock Screen or Today View. ◆ Customizable themes Personalize YepNotes with different themes and make your note-taking experience feel more comfortable and personal. ◆ YepNotes Pro Unlock more ways to organize your notes with YepNotes Pro. Customize your note lists with icons and colors, create more than 10 note lists, and use advanced list widgets to keep your notes visible and easy to access. Choose the Pro option that fits you best: monthly, yearly or lifetime. YepNotes is not made to be a heavy workspace. It is made to help you capture quick notes, simple lists and everyday reminders with less friction. Just you and your note. Download YepNotes and start taking simple notes faster. __________ Twitter: YepNoteS Terms of Use: https://yepnotes.kangama.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://yepnotes.kangama.com/en/privacy-policy/

About

LiveCap

Features
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Made for everyday conversations LiveCap helps deaf and hard of hearing individuals communicate in daily life. See what people say in real-time captions at the store, pharmacy, doctor's office, or anywhere you need to follow a conversation. EVERYDAY SITUATIONS • Shopping and asking store staff for help • Doctor and pharmacy appointments • Hair salon, clothing stores, and service interactions • Restaurant orders and cafe conversations • Bank visits and customer service • Social gatherings with friends and family • Workplace meetings and discussions WHAT'S NEW IN 2.0 • Even better text flow - all words stay visible • Automatic paragraph breaks for easier reading • Enhanced accuracy for clear conversations • BONUS: Real-time translation in 19 languages (iOS 18+) for traveling abroad HOW IT HELPS YOU • Live speech-to-text in 60+ languages • Text stays on screen - scroll back anytime to review • Large, adjustable text size for comfortable reading • Auto-scrolling so you can focus on the conversation • Simple one-tap to start capturing speech WHO IS THIS FOR? • Deaf and hard of hearing individuals • People with hearing loss • Anyone needing accessible communication in daily life • Those who prefer reading to listening BONUS FEATURE: TRANSLATION (iOS 18+) When traveling abroad or meeting international friends, enable translation to see conversations in your language. Supports 19 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, and more. HOW IT WORKS • Open LiveCap when someone speaks to you • Tap record • Watch their words appear as live captions • Scroll back anytime to review what was said No more asking "can you repeat that?" or missing important information. LiveCap gives you independence and confidence in every conversation. Download LiveCap and never miss a word in your daily life!

Screenshots

Notes for iPhone4 screens
LiveCap3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Notes for iPhone at Free against LiveCap's $0.99. Notes for iPhone also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 16 months). LiveCap's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Notes for iPhone is free to download; LiveCap costs $0.99 up front. Notes for iPhone sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. LiveCap asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notes for iPhone ships an update every 10 days, LiveCap every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on August 30, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Notes for iPhone versus LiveCap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotes for iPhoneLiveCap
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.0 (71 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews34.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings71 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 16 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKarim AngamaMiguel Furst

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Notes for iPhone

Subscriptions2
  • YepNotes Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • YepNoteS Pro Annual7 Days trial$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • YepNoteS Pro Lifetime$49.99
None

LiveCap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Notes for iPhone free?
Notes for iPhone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LiveCap free?
LiveCap costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Notes for iPhone or LiveCap have ads?
Neither Notes for iPhone nor LiveCap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Notes for iPhone or LiveCap?
Notes for iPhone ships an update every 10 days, and LiveCap every 16 months. Most recently, Notes for iPhone was updated on August 30, 2026 and LiveCap on September 20, 2026.

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