# NoteStream vs CapNote

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NoteStream at none against CapNote's 2. NoteStream also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 days). CapNote's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CapNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. NoteStream asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for NoteStream against 5.0 for CapNote. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CapNote has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

NoteStream ships an update every 5 days, CapNote every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NoteStream | CapNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notestream-speechtotext/id6739949793/reviews) | [5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capnote-ai-note-taker/id6741388881/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nicholas Han](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784854819) | [Inter Platforms Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532697532) |

## What reviewers say

### NoteStream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notestream-speechtotext/id6739949793)

Record lectures and get them transcribed into searchable text in real-time. This tool is ideal for students and professionals seeking to improve their note-taking efficiency and information recall.

**Highlights:** Live transcription, Searchable text, Lecture recording, Note-taking companion, Efficiency tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 NoteStream free?

NoteStream is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CapNote free?

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

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

NoteStream and CapNote are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 10 ratings respectively.

### Do NoteStream or CapNote have ads?

Neither NoteStream nor CapNote shows ads.

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

NoteStream ships an update every 5 days, and CapNote every 11 days. Most recently, NoteStream was updated on October 13, 2026 and CapNote on October 16, 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.*