Comparison

Note AI vs Cue

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

Head to head
About

Note AI

Transform audio and video into text with AI-powered transcription, translation, and summaries. Organize your thoughts, meetings, and lectures efficiently for work, study, or daily use.

Highlights
  • AI-powered audio transcription
  • Video file transcription
  • Audio translation
  • AI-generated summaries
  • Voice note recording
  • Study tools like flashcards
Features
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Turn your voice notes and recordings into text with Note AI. Use AI-powered transcription, translation, and summaries to help organize information for work, study, and everyday note-taking. Record audio or upload supported audio and video files. Create transcripts, review key points, and revisit information from your recordings in one place. AUDIO TO TEXT Transcribe voice memos, meeting recordings, lectures, and interviews. Convert recorded speech into text to help you review discussions and organize your notes. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION Generate transcripts from speech in supported video files. Use the text to revisit recorded content and identify points you want to review. AUDIO TRANSLATION Translate recorded speech into English or other supported languages. Use translations to help you work with multilingual recordings and study materials. AI-POWERED SUMMARIES Create summaries and key takeaways from your recordings. Use them as a starting point when reviewing a discussion, lecture, or spoken idea. VOICE NOTES Record ideas, reminders, and thoughts as audio, then use transcription to turn them into text for later reference. STUDY TOOLS Create flashcards and summaries from recorded material to support your study routine. Revisit topics and organize information from your lectures and notes. FOR WORK, STUDY, AND EVERYDAY IDEAS Use Note AI to review meeting recordings, revisit course material, or capture ideas as they come to mind. Bring transcription, translation, and summaries into your note-taking routine. Transcription and translation results may vary depending on audio quality, language, and recording conditions. AI-generated content may contain errors; review important details against the original recording. Subscriptions are offered as auto-renewable plans on a weekly, monthly, or yearly basis (pricing may vary by country). Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period, and your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time through your Apple Account Settings after purchase. If a free trial is offered, any unused portion of the trial period will be forfeited upon purchasing a subscription. Terms of Use: https://noteaiapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://noteaiapp.com/privacy

About

Cue

This app uses AI to transcribe audio from meetings, classes, and conversations into text. It automatically generates summaries and action items, allowing you to focus on the discussion. You can search transcripts and ask questions to retrieve specific information.

Highlights
  • Live audio transcription
  • Automatic summaries
  • Action item generation
  • Searchable transcripts
  • AI-powered Q&A
  • Multilingual support
  • Calendar integration
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Cue – The Hands-Free AI Meeting Note Taker Stay fully engaged in every conversation without the hassle of taking notes. Cue uses cutting-edge AI to capture discussions— in person or online—and instantly produce accurate summaries, action items, and key information. Whether you’re in a business meeting, attending a class, catching up with friends, or brainstorming on an afternoon walk, Cue ensures you never miss a crucial detail. No distractions—only the information you care about. Why Cue? Advanced AI Accuracy Cue uses state-of-the-art speech recognition and natural language processing to handle multiple speakers and even the most technical jargon —so you always have reliable, high-quality notes. Automatic Summaries & Action Points No more wading through endless transcripts. Cue condenses lengthy discussions into concise, easy-to-digest summaries, complete with actionable to-do lists and clear next steps. Privacy & Security First Your data remains yours alone. Cue never sells or grants third parties access to your recordings or transcripts. Export, share, or delete your files any time, with total peace of mind. Hands-Free & Distraction-Free Focus on the conversation and let Cue do the work. Once you tap to record, it quietly transcribes in the background, ensuring you stay present and engaged. Search & Ask Questions Quickly retrieve vital moments or details by searching for keywords in your transcripts. Go deeper with AI-driven queries like, “Which deadlines were decided in Monday’s meeting?” to pinpoint answers without leafing through reams of text. Flexible Use Cases Meetings & Conferences: Transform real-time audio into polished meeting notes, complete with speaker labels. Lectures & Study Sessions: Let Cue be your personal study companion, transcribing and summarising lessons for faster revision. Creative Brainstorms: Capture every idea and seamlessly compile them into shareable insights. Professional Interviews & Research: Keep track of critical data when interviewing clients, stakeholders, or subjects for qualitative studies. Personal Productivity: Record daily thoughts, reminders, or journaling, and let Cue organise it all for you. Multilingual Support Need Spanish transcripts with English summaries? Cue supports multiple languages for transcription and summarisation, so you can collaborate across diverse teams or practise your language skills with ease. Calendar Integration Never miss a moment with Cue's smart calendar sync. Connect your Google, iCloud, or Microsoft calendars to receive timely reminders before each event—ensuring you’re always ready to capture key insights. Whether it’s a meeting, class, or personal check-in, Cue helps you stay on top of your schedule and start recording right on time. — How It Works 1. Open Cue Launch the app just before your meeting, class, or brainstorming session begins. 2. Start Recording Cue listens discreetly in the background, automatically transcribing every word without interrupting the conversation. 3. Receive Summaries & Action Items When you’re done, Cue compiles all key points, tasks, and next steps into a concise summary, ready for immediate review. 4. Review & Share Edit if needed, then export your transcripts or summaries as PDFs, emails, or URLs. Perfect for collaborating with teams or classmates. Have a question for us? Email us at: cue-support@44pixels.ai Privacy Policy: https://44pixels.ai/privacy Terms of Use: https://44pixels.ai/cue-terms

Screenshots

Note AI4 screens
Cue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Note AI at none against Cue's shown. Note AI also leads on review sentiment (46% vs 37%). Cue's advantage is chart position (#77 vs unranked) and ratings volume (3.7K vs 744). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Note AI sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Cue sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 — 4.5 for Note AI against 4.4 for Cue. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cue has 3.7K ratings behind it against 744, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of Note AI's written reviews are positive against 37% of Cue's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Note AI versus Cue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNote AICue
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (744 ratings) — better4.4 (3.7K ratings)
Positive reviews45.8% of reviews — better36.8% of reviews
Number of ratings7443.7K — better
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#77 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size144 MB175 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHUBX44pixels

Customer experience

Note AI

All ratings740 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral2.7%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews190 reviews
Positive45.8%
Neutral5.3%
Negative48.9%

Cue

All ratings3,632 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral2.6%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews478 reviews
Positive36.8%
Neutral5.0%
Negative58.2%

User reviews

Note AI

From 744 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate transcription
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Helpful for students
  • 🚀 Fast and practical
  • 👍 Great app for note-taking

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Requires paid subscription
  • 🐛 Frequent recording failures
  • 🐛 Incomplete or inaccurate transcriptions
  • 🐛 App not working after purchase
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription

Cue

From 3.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Time Saver and Efficiency Driver
  • ✨ Accurate Meeting Recaps

Room to improve

  • 🚫 Doesn't Work Half the Time
  • 🤔 Complicated to Use
  • ❌ Fails to Transcribe Audio
  • 🚫 Doesn't Connect to Other Platforms
  • 🙄 Generates Irrelevant Notes

Bugs and requests

Note AI

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Recordings disappearing during upload
  • Transcription failing after initial use
  • Inability to access full functionality after purchase

Requested features

3 requests
  • Speaker identification in transcripts
  • Improved error handling and reliability
  • Clearer subscription and cancellation policies

Cue

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Fails to Record Phone Calls
  • Cuts Off Recording After 2 Minutes

Requested features

2 requests
  • Remove Timeline from Lecture Recordings
  • Allow Background Recording

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Note AI

Subscriptions10
  • Weekly Note Creation Subs.3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Weekly Note Creation Subs$6.997 Days
  • Weekly Note Creation Subs$7.997 Days
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  • Weekly Note Creation Subs.3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • note ai weekly subscription7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Weekly Note Creation Subs.3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Weekly Note Creation Subs.$9.997 Days
  • Yearly Note Creation Subs.$39.991 Year
  • Yearly Note Creation Subs.$59.991 Year
  • Yearly Note Creation Subs.3 Days trial$99.991 Year
10 purchases

Cue

Subscriptions10
  • Weekly Access3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Weekly Access3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Weekly Access$7.997 Days
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  • Weekly Access$9.997 Days
  • Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Monthly Access$24.991 Month
  • Yearly Access3 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Yearly Access$99.991 Year
  • Yearly Access$119.991 Year
  • Yearly Access3 Days trial$119.991 Year

Questions

Is Note AI free?
Note AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cue free?
Cue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Note AI or Cue?
Note AI is rated higher. Note AI averages 4.5 out of 5 from 744 ratings, while Cue averages 4.4 from 3.7K ratings.
Do Note AI or Cue have ads?
Cue shows ads; Note AI does not.
Which is updated more often, Note AI or Cue?
Note AI ships an update weekly, and Cue weekly. Most recently, Note AI was updated on November 4, 2026 and Cue on November 4, 2026.

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