# ThunderNotes vs Smart Notes

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Notes at 5.0 against ThunderNotes's 2.3. Smart Notes also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). ThunderNotes's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ThunderNotes sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Smart Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smart Notes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ThunderNotes | Smart Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thundernotes-ai-note-taker/id6740700749/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-notes-ai-summary-quiz/id6747636509/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Emir Topaloglu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1656595671) | [MIA DIGITAL SOLUTIONS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537335778) |

## What reviewers say

### ThunderNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thundernotes-ai-note-taker/id6740700749)

Transform voice recordings, documents, and YouTube videos into searchable AI notes. Generate summaries, quizzes, and flashcards instantly to enhance learning and productivity. No account is required, offering a private and distraction-free experience.

**Highlights:** AI voice transcription, YouTube video summarizer, PDF and image to notes conversion, AI-generated quizzes, Smart flashcards, Chat with your notes

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Thunder Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Thunder Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Annually Premium | $69.99 | per year |


### Smart Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-notes-ai-summary-quiz/id6747636509)

Transform lengthy documents into concise notes, engage in conversations with your files, and generate practice quizzes and flashcards. This app helps you understand information faster and retain it longer through AI-powered study tools.

**Highlights:** AI Document Summarizer, Document Chat with Cited Passages, Quiz Generator, Flashcard Maker, Multi-Format File Import (PDF, DOC, TXT), Progress Dashboard, Dark Mode and Accessibility

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ThunderNotes free?

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

### Is Smart Notes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ThunderNotes or Smart Notes?

Smart Notes is rated higher. ThunderNotes averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Smart Notes averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do ThunderNotes or Smart Notes have ads?

Smart Notes shows ads; ThunderNotes does not.

### Which is updated more often, ThunderNotes or Smart Notes?

ThunderNotes ships an update every 10 days, and Smart Notes every 10 days. Most recently, ThunderNotes was updated on September 17, 2026 and Smart Notes on September 11, 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.*