Comparison

CraftNote vs ReceiptBeam

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

Head to head
About

CraftNote

This AI-powered tool automates note-taking and meeting transcription. It can join calls, provide real-time transcription, and generate concise summaries, allowing users to focus on the conversation.

Highlights
  • AI-powered meeting summaries
  • Meeting bot for various platforms
  • Web app access without download
  • Transcribe from various media inputs
  • Real-time transcription with speaker detection
  • Smart organization and searchability
  • Secure and private note storage
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

ReceiptBeam

This app streamlines receipt scanning for freelancers and small businesses. It uses your device's camera to quickly capture documents, automatically saving them as timestamped PDFs in your iCloud Drive. The process is designed for speed and simplicity, eliminating manual file management.

Highlights
  • Instant camera access on app launch
  • Apple's document scanner with auto-capture
  • Automatic timestamped PDF saving
  • Direct iCloud Drive integration
  • Offline functionality with background sync
  • No account or server required
Features
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RECEIPTBEAM ist der puristische Beleg-Scanner für selbständig Arbeitende, die zu viele Quittungen sammeln und zu wenig Zeit für Buchhaltung haben. EIN TIPP AUFS APP-ICON — DIE KAMERA IST SOFORT OFFEN. Beleg fotografieren. Apples Auto-Capture erkennt die Kanten. Auf Sichern tippen. Fertig. Das PDF landet automatisch in Ihrem persönlichen iCloud-Drive-Ordner mit einem Zeitstempel als Dateinamen — kein Speicher-Picker, kein "Beide Dateien behalten?"-Konflikt-Dialog, keine generischen "Gescanntes Dokument 17.pdf"-Namen, die später niemand mehr zuordnen kann. WAS DIE APP MACHT • Tipp aufs App-Icon → Kamera ist sofort offen • Apples eingebauter Dokument-Scanner mit Auto-Capture, Kanten-Erkennung, Mehrseiten-Aufnahme, Farb-/Schwarzweiß-Filter • Speicherung als PDF mit eindeutigem Zeitstempel-Namen (Format 2026-05-09_213014.pdf) • Ablage in Ihrem persönlichen iCloud-Container — automatisch synchronisiert auf Mac, iPad, andere iPhones • Liste aller bisherigen Scans, Vorschau, Teilen-Funktion, Löschen • Funktioniert auch offline — Sync läuft, sobald Sie wieder online sind WAS DIE APP NICHT MACHT • Kein eigener Server. Kein Backend von uns. Kein Account. • Kein Tracking. Keine Analytics. Keine Werbung. • Keine Drittanbieter-SDKs. Keine Cookies. Keine Telemetrie. • Wir sehen keinen einzigen Ihrer Belege. Niemals. Ihre Belege bleiben Ihre Belege. Sie verlassen niemals Ihr Apple-Ökosystem. PERFEKT FÜR • Selbständige • Freie Berufe • kleine Unternehmen • Alle, denen das Files-App-Picker-Chaos auf den Geist geht WORKFLOW IM ALLTAG Beleg landet auf dem Tisch — App-Icon antippen — scannen — fertig. Beim nächsten Schreibtisch-Termin wartet das PDF schon im richtigen iCloud-Ordner und kann ohne Aufwand in Buchhaltung, Steuerberater-Tool oder Steuersoftware übernommen werden. DATENSCHUTZ-VERSPRECHEN Wir betreiben keinen Server. Wir haben keinen Zugriff auf Ihre Belege. Die App speichert auf Ihrem Gerät und — wenn Sie iCloud Drive aktiviert haben — in Ihrem persönlichen iCloud-Konto bei Apple. Wir sehen davon nichts. Volle Datenschutzerklärung: https://buntschoenlaut.de/privacy/receiptbeam/index.html.

Screenshots

CraftNote4 screens
ReceiptBeam3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CraftNote at Free against ReceiptBeam's $0.99. ReceiptBeam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CraftNote is free to download; ReceiptBeam costs $0.99 up front. CraftNote sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. ReceiptBeam asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CraftNote versus ReceiptBeam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCraftNoteReceiptBeam
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.7 (4.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.9K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size156 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoyolabs Dijital Hizmetler Anonim SirketiPeter Onneken

Bugs and requests

CraftNote

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Partial summarization of recordings

Requested features

1 request
  • Improve summarization to capture all key points

ReceiptBeam

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
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  • 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
None

ReceiptBeam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CraftNote free?
CraftNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ReceiptBeam free?
ReceiptBeam costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do CraftNote or ReceiptBeam have ads?
Neither CraftNote nor ReceiptBeam shows ads.

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