# CapNote vs NotesXP

The clearest difference is rating: CapNote at 5.0 against NotesXP's 4.8. CapNote also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.8). NotesXP's advantage is ratings volume (53 vs 10). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CapNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and NotesXP sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CapNote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NotesXP has 53 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CapNote | NotesXP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capnote-ai-note-taker/id6741388881/reviews)** | [4.8 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notesxp-ai-study-guide-maker/id6741755234/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **53** |
| Positive reviews | — | 85.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.8 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Inter Platforms Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532697532) | [Vikram Singh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1778602834) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### NotesXP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notesxp-ai-study-guide-maker/id6741755234)

Transform study materials into concise notes, mind maps, and flashcards with AI. Engage with your notes through chat, quizzes, and audio learning. Offers a fun, interactive approach to exam preparation.

**Highlights:** Instant AI Notes generation, Visual Mind Maps creation, Smart Flashcards, Gamified Quizzes, Audio Learning conversion, Chat with your notes, PDF Export

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro - Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro - Monthly | $9.00 | per month |
| Pro - Annual | $59.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CapNote free?

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

### Is NotesXP free?

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

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

CapNote is rated higher. CapNote averages 5.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while NotesXP averages 4.8 from 53 ratings.

### Do CapNote or NotesXP have ads?

Neither CapNote nor NotesXP shows ads.

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

CapNote ships an update every 11 days, and NotesXP every 11 days. Most recently, CapNote was updated on October 5, 2026 and NotesXP on September 29, 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.*