# BuzzNotes vs CapNote

The clearest difference is update cadence: BuzzNotes at every 2 days against CapNote's every 11 days. CapNote's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BuzzNotes sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for BuzzNotes against 5.0 for CapNote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 10 respectively.

BuzzNotes ships an update every 2 days, CapNote every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on July 8, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BuzzNotes | CapNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzznotes-ai-lecture-notes/id6738050902/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capnote-ai-note-taker/id6741388881/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 61 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SixForty Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779079573) | [Inter Platforms Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532697532) |

## What reviewers say

### BuzzNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzznotes-ai-lecture-notes/id6738050902)

This app transforms lectures into organized notes, summaries, flashcards, and quizzes. It helps students save time and study smarter by keeping all learning materials organized by topic.

**Highlights:** Record and transcribe lectures, Generate quick summaries, Create flashcards and quizzes, Organize notes by class/topic, Save time on note-taking, Study smarter with AI tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Individual Plan | $129.99 | per year |
| Family Plan | $189.99 | 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 BuzzNotes free?

BuzzNotes 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, BuzzNotes or CapNote?

CapNote is rated higher. BuzzNotes averages 4.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while CapNote averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do BuzzNotes or CapNote have ads?

Neither BuzzNotes nor CapNote shows ads.

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

BuzzNotes ships an update every 2 days, and CapNote every 11 days. Most recently, BuzzNotes was updated on July 8, 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.*