# AFFiNE vs Summary

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Summary at 100% against AFFiNE's 42%. Summary also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). AFFiNE's advantage is ratings volume (36 vs 12). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AFFiNE sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Summary sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Summary holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of AFFiNE's written reviews are positive against 100% of Summary's.

AFFiNE ships an update every 3 weeks, Summary every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | AFFiNE | Summary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/affine-notes-whiteboard-ai/id6736937980/reviews) | **[4.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/summary-ai-note-taker-notimo/id6749896503/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **36** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 42.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 239 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.5 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ToEverything](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773938301) | [Lester Johnson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876154470) |

## What reviewers say

### AFFiNE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/affine-notes-whiteboard-ai/id6736937980)

This app combines an infinite whiteboard with notes, documents, and tasks, enhanced by AI. Effortlessly convert visual ideas into text and manage all your projects in one unified workspace. It's designed for visual thinkers and teams to streamline workflows and organize information effectively.

**Highlights:** Infinite whiteboard for visual brainstorming, Convert sketches to organized notes/documents, All-in-one project, task, and document management, AI assistance for writing, summarizing, and answering, Real-time collaboration on docs and whiteboards, Cross-device synchronization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AFFiNE Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| AFFiNE Pro Yearly | $81.00 | per year |
| AFFiNE AI Yearly | $106.99 | per year |


### Summary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/summary-ai-note-taker-notimo/id6749896503)

This app uses AI to transcribe audio and text, generating concise summaries and study tools like flashcards. It helps users capture, understand, and remember information from lectures, meetings, and other sources.

**Highlights:** AI transcription of audio and text, Automatic content summarization, Flashcard and quiz generation, Personal knowledge library, Camera text scanning, Link integration for webinars

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Week | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Month subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| Month subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| Year subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Lecture AI Note Taker, Summary | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Year subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Year subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Lecture AI Note Taker, Summary | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AFFiNE free?

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

### Is Summary free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AFFiNE or Summary?

Summary is rated higher. AFFiNE averages 4.3 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Summary averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.

### Do AFFiNE or Summary have ads?

Both AFFiNE and Summary show ads.

### Which is updated more often, AFFiNE or Summary?

AFFiNE ships an update every 3 weeks, and Summary every 6 days. Most recently, AFFiNE was updated on October 24, 2026 and Summary on October 24, 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.*