Comparison

CraftNote vs HiNoter

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CraftNote

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
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Never Take Notes Again. CraftNote: Your AI Assistant for Effortless Note-Taking & Meeting Transcripts Stay focused on the conversation — let CraftNote handle the rest. Just say "take notes for me" and CraftNote does the rest. CraftNote is the AI note taker that handles seamless note-taking, real-time transcription, and concise meeting summaries. Designed to keep up with the pace of modern work, it helps you capture every key moment without lifting a pen. Whether you're leading a high-stakes business meeting, participating in a team brainstorm, or collecting your personal thoughts, CraftNote ensures nothing slips through the cracks. Works Wherever You Do Use CraftNote on iPhone, iPad, your laptop, and the web — your notes sync instantly across every device. Start a recording on your phone and pick it up in your browser without missing a beat. Joins Your Meetings for You CraftNote works alongside Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Slack Huddles, Webex, and more. Keep it open during a call, or send the CraftNote bot directly into the meeting to capture and summarize everything — even when you can't attend. Built for Business, Designed for Everyone CraftNote is built with professionals in mind — executives, consultants, managers, and remote teams — but this AI note taker is just as perfect for students, content creators, and anyone who wants to stay organized without the manual effort. Wherever ideas happen, CraftNote is ready to listen, transcribe, and summarize. Key Features AI-Powered Meeting Summaries Receive clean, structured summaries in seconds — ideal for follow-ups, action items, and sharing with your team. Meeting Bot for Every Platform Send CraftNote into your Zoom, Google Meet, or Teams calls and get a full transcript and summary automatically — no need to take notes or even be there. Web App, No Download Needed Record, transcribe, and summarize right from your browser at craftnote.com — everything stays in sync with your phone and tablet. Works with all inputs You can create smart notes from PDFs, video, audio, podcast, YouTube, phone calls, images, and more! Real-Time Transcription Capture conversations live or from audio recordings, with accurate multi-speaker detection. Smart Organization As your AI note taker, CraftNote automatically sorts, tags, and makes your notes searchable — so you can find exactly what you need, instantly. Secure & Private We take your privacy seriously. Your data is encrypted and you stay in control at all times. Work Smarter, Not Harder With CraftNote, you can stay engaged and contribute more — no more distractions from manual note-taking. Let your AI note taker do the heavy lifting while you focus on decisions, collaboration, and strategy. Try CraftNote today — and experience note-taking, reimagined. For support, contact us at: support@craftnote.com Subscriptions Pro features are available via auto-renewable subscription. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged within 24 hours of renewal. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime via your iTunes account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.craftnote.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

HiNoter

This app automatically records, transcribes, and summarizes meetings, lectures, and interviews. It allows users to ask questions about their recordings and generates AI-powered mind maps for quick understanding. Securely store and share your notes with ease.

Highlights
  • One-tap recording and AI transcription
  • Automatic meeting recording and summarization
  • AI-generated summaries and mind maps
  • Ask AI questions about recordings
  • Speaker identification
  • Securely encrypted data
Features
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HiNoter helps you capture every idea — automatically recording, transcribing, and summarizing meetings, lectures, and interviews so you can stay focused on what truly matters. With one tap, HiNoter records crystal-clear audio, generates accurate transcripts with speaker labels, and creates concise summaries and AI-powered mind maps. Ask questions like “What were the main takeaways from today’s team meeting?” and get instant, intelligent answers. Why HiNoter? ● Stay focused — Be present in the moment while HiNoter takes perfect notes for you. ● Save hours — Get AI-generated summaries and mind maps that help you see the big picture instantly. ● Search smarter — Type a keyword to jump straight to that moment in your audio. ● Collaborate easily — Share recordings and notes with your team whenever you want. ● Your data, your control — HiNoter protects your recordings with enterprise-grade security, and sharing is always your choice. Who Uses HiNoter? ● Professionals: Capture meetings, action items, and client discussions. ● Students: Record and review lectures and study sessions. ● Researchers & Journalists: Transcribe and organize interviews. ● Everyone: From brainstorming to voice memos, HiNoter handles it all. Key Features ● One-tap recording and AI transcription ● HiNoter automatically joins your calendar meetings to record and summarize ● Upload audio files or YouTube links for instant transcription ● Speaker identification with high accuracy ● AI-generated summaries and mind maps ● Ask AI anything about your recordings ● All your recordings and notes are securely encrypted Subscription Plans: Description:
This is a continuous subscription service (Weekly / Yearly). During the subscription period, users can access all features of the app without limitation. Payment:
Once the purchase is confirmed, the corresponding fee will be charged from the user's iTunes account. Auto-Renewal:
24 hours before the current subscription period ends, Apple will automatically charge the corresponding fee from your iTunes account to renew the plan (weekly or yearly). Once the renewal is successful, your membership will be extended for the next billing cycle. Cancellation:
To avoid being charged for the next cycle, please cancel your subscription at least 24 hours before the current period expires. After cancellation, no further charges will be made. Terms of Service: https://recorder.cqyygtech.cn/agreement/terms-of-service.html Privacy Policy: https://recorder.cqyygtech.cn/agreement/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

CraftNote4 screens
HiNoter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: HiNoter at #187 against CraftNote's unranked. HiNoter also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 53%) and device support (4 vs 2). CraftNote's advantage is ratings volume (4.9K vs 1.1K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CraftNote sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and HiNoter sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for CraftNote against 4.8 for HiNoter. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.9K and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of CraftNote's written reviews are positive against 62% of HiNoter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CraftNote ships an update weekly, HiNoter every 8 days. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
CraftNote versus HiNoter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCraftNoteHiNoter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.9K ratings)4.8 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.4% of reviews62.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.9K — better1.1K
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
Best chart rank—#187 — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB140 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoyolabs dijital hizmetler anonim sirketiAISION PTE. LTD.

Customer experience

CraftNote

All ratings4,709 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews322 reviews
Positive53.4%
Neutral3.1%
Negative43.5%

HiNoter

All ratings1,042 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive62.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.6%

Bugs and requests

CraftNote

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Partial summarization of recordings

Requested features

1 request
  • Improve summarization to capture all key points

HiNoter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

CraftNote

Subscriptions8
  • AI Note Taker - Weekly$9.997 Days
  • AI Note Taker - Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • AI Note Taker - Yearly$49.991 Year
Show 5 more
  • AI Note Taker - Yearly3 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • AI Note Taker - Yearly3 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • AI Note Taker - Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • AI Note Taker - Yearly3 Days trial2 variants$99.991 Year
  • AI Note Taker - Yearly3 Days trial2 variants$129.991 Year
9 purchases

HiNoter

Subscriptions9
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription$8.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription7 Days trial$9.997 Days
Show 6 more
  • Weekly Subscription$9.997 Days
  • Annual Unlimited2 variants$39.991 Year
  • Annual Unlimited$49.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription$59.991 Year
  • Annual Unlimited$69.991 Year
  • Annual Unlimited$79.991 Year

Questions

Is CraftNote free?
CraftNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HiNoter free?
HiNoter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CraftNote or HiNoter?
HiNoter is rated higher. CraftNote averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while HiNoter averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.
Do CraftNote or HiNoter have ads?
Neither CraftNote nor HiNoter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CraftNote or HiNoter?
CraftNote ships an update weekly, and HiNoter every 8 days. Most recently, CraftNote was updated on November 8, 2026 and HiNoter on November 8, 2026.

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