# AI note taker vs CraftNote

The clearest difference is rating: CraftNote at 4.7 against AI note taker's 4.0. CraftNote also leads on ratings volume (4.7K vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AI note taker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and CraftNote sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CraftNote holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CraftNote has 4.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on July 16, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AI note taker | CraftNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-note-taker-transcripto/id6737841878/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/craftnote-smart-ai-note-taker/id6741078963/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **4.7K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 53.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 25 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Elhassnaoui Yassine](https://appshunter.io/developer/1756008976) | [Joyolabs Dijital Hizmetler Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825395353) |

## What reviewers say

### AI note taker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-note-taker-transcripto/id6737841878)

This AI-powered app records lectures and meetings, transcribing them automatically. It then transforms the audio into study guides, flashcards, and quizzes, helping users retain information more effectively. Users can also ask an AI chat assistant questions about their recorded material.

**Highlights:** AI-powered transcription, Automatic summarization, Auto-generated flashcards, Multiple choice quizzes, AI chat assistant, Note organization by class/subject, Secure data processing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |


### CraftNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/craftnote-smart-ai-note-taker/id6741078963)

This app uses AI to transcribe audio and video, generate meeting summaries, and organize notes. It supports various input formats and offers real-time transcription with speaker detection. Stay focused on conversations while the app handles note-taking and summarization.

**Highlights:** AI-powered meeting summaries, Transcribe audio, video, PDFs, and more, Real-time transcription with speaker detection, Automatic note organization and tagging, Secure and private data handling

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Note Taker - Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Note Taker - Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Note Taker - Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| AI Note Taker - Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| AI Note Taker - Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| AI Note Taker - Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| AI Note Taker - Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| AI Note Taker - Yearly | $89.99 | per year |
| AI Note Taker - Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| AI Note Taker - Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| AI Note Taker - Yearly | $129.99 | per year |
| AI Note Taker - Yearly | $129.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful app
- 🚀 Very useful for learning from YouTube
- 🚀 Transcription is incredibly accurate
- 👍 AI summaries are useful
- 👍 Makes note-taking fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Advertised as free but requires sign-up

**Reported bugs**

- Partial summarization of recordings

**Requested features**

- Improve summarization to capture all key points


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AI note taker free?

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

### Is CraftNote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AI note taker or CraftNote?

CraftNote is rated higher. AI note taker averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while CraftNote averages 4.7 from 4.7K ratings.

### Do AI note taker or CraftNote have ads?

Neither AI note taker nor CraftNote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AI note taker or CraftNote?

AI note taker ships an update weekly, and CraftNote weekly. Most recently, AI note taker was updated on July 16, 2026 and CraftNote on September 25, 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.*