# Note AI vs Text to Speech App

The clearest difference is ads: Note AI at none against Text to Speech App's shown. Note AI also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (46% vs 37%). Text to Speech App's advantage is chart position (#184 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Note AI sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Text to Speech App sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Note AI holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 744 and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Note AI's written reviews are positive against 37% of Text to Speech App's.

Note AI ships an update weekly, Text to Speech App every 8 days. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Note AI | Text to Speech App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (744 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-ai-smart-note-taker/id6736834691/reviews)** | [4.2 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-app-listenme/id6743227246/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 744 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **45.8% of reviews** | 36.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#184** |
| Size | 144 MB | 182 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HUBX](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619331387) | [SCALEUP YAZILIM HIZMETLERI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590841932) |

## What reviewers say

### Note AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-ai-smart-note-taker/id6736834691)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Note Creation Subs. | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Note Creation Subs | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Note Creation Subs | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Note Creation Subs. | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| note ai weekly subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Note Creation Subs. | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Note Creation Subs. | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Note Creation Subs. | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Note Creation Subs. | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Note Creation Subs. | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings disappearing during upload
- Transcription failing after initial use
- Inability to access full functionality after purchase

**Requested features**

- Speaker identification in transcripts
- Improved error handling and reliability
- Clearer subscription and cancellation policies


### Text to Speech App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-app-listenme/id6743227246)

**Currently charting:** #184 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

Convert written text into spoken audio with adjustable playback speed. Ideal for reviewing notes, study materials, or articles, this app offers a convenient way to consume content auditorily. Import documents to have their text read aloud.

**Highlights:** Text to speech conversion, Adjustable playback speed, Document import, Audio review of notes and articles, Type or paste text input

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week ListenMe Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week ListenMe Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week ListenMe Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week ListenMe Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week ListenMe Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week ListenMe Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week ListenMe Pro | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Year ListenMe Pro | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Paid service despite being advertised as free
- 🐛 Frequent errors and freezing issues
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🔇 Poor audio quality and performance

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to upload or read files properly
- Subscription issues and billing problems

**Requested features**

- Option to export audio as MP3
- Support for more file types


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Note AI free?

Note AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Text to Speech App free?

Text to Speech App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Note AI or Text to Speech App?

Note AI is rated higher. Note AI averages 4.5 out of 5 from 744 ratings, while Text to Speech App averages 4.2 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Note AI or Text to Speech App have ads?

Text to Speech App shows ads; Note AI does not.

### Which is updated more often, Note AI or Text to Speech App?

Note AI ships an update weekly, and Text to Speech App every 8 days. Most recently, Note AI was updated on November 4, 2026 and Text to Speech App on November 4, 2026.

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