# Notology vs CapNote

The clearest difference is rating: CapNote at 5.0 against Notology's 3.6. CapNote also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). Notology's advantage is ratings volume (31 vs 10). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notology sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and CapNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CapNote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 10 respectively.

Notology ships an update fortnightly, CapNote every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notology | CapNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notology-record-lectures/id6737776367/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capnote-ai-note-taker/id6741388881/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 10 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blue Sodium Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/388020988) | [Inter Platforms Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532697532) |

## What reviewers say

### Notology

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notology-record-lectures/id6737776367)

Transform text, audio, or recordings into interactive study guides with AI. Generate summaries, quizzes, and flashcards to enhance learning and retention. Ideal for students and professionals seeking effective study tools.

**Highlights:** AI-powered study guide creation, Summaries, quizzes, and flashcards, Upload PDFs, text, or audio, Record and transcribe lectures, Organized modern interface, Unlimited study guides with Premium

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium | $99.99 | per year |
| Premium | $149.99 | per year |


### CapNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capnote-ai-note-taker/id6741388881)

Transform lectures, videos, and websites into detailed AI-generated notes. Engage with your content by chatting with your notes for summaries and deeper understanding. Prepare for exams with built-in quizzes and flashcards.

**Highlights:** AI-generated notes from lectures, videos, and websites, Chat with notes for summaries and Q&A, Create quizzes and flashcards for revision, Record lectures directly within the app, Trusted by over 1 million students worldwide

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CapNote Unlimited Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| CapNote Unlimited Yearly | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notology free?

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

### Is CapNote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Notology or CapNote?

CapNote is rated higher. Notology averages 3.6 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while CapNote averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do Notology or CapNote have ads?

Notology shows ads; CapNote does not.

### Which is updated more often, Notology or CapNote?

Notology ships an update fortnightly, and CapNote every 11 days. Most recently, Notology was updated on September 20, 2026 and CapNote on August 13, 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.*