Comparison

Cue vs FoxNote

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

Head to head
About

Cue

This app uses AI to transcribe audio from meetings, classes, and conversations into text. It automatically generates summaries and action items, allowing you to focus on the discussion. You can search transcripts and ask questions to retrieve specific information.

Highlights
  • Live audio transcription
  • Automatic summaries
  • Action item generation
  • Searchable transcripts
  • AI-powered Q&A
  • Multilingual support
  • Calendar integration
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Cue – The Hands-Free AI Meeting Note Taker Stay fully engaged in every conversation without the hassle of taking notes. Cue uses cutting-edge AI to capture discussions— in person or online—and instantly produce accurate summaries, action items, and key information. Whether you’re in a business meeting, attending a class, catching up with friends, or brainstorming on an afternoon walk, Cue ensures you never miss a crucial detail. No distractions—only the information you care about. Why Cue? Advanced AI Accuracy Cue uses state-of-the-art speech recognition and natural language processing to handle multiple speakers and even the most technical jargon —so you always have reliable, high-quality notes. Automatic Summaries & Action Points No more wading through endless transcripts. Cue condenses lengthy discussions into concise, easy-to-digest summaries, complete with actionable to-do lists and clear next steps. Privacy & Security First Your data remains yours alone. Cue never sells or grants third parties access to your recordings or transcripts. Export, share, or delete your files any time, with total peace of mind. Hands-Free & Distraction-Free Focus on the conversation and let Cue do the work. Once you tap to record, it quietly transcribes in the background, ensuring you stay present and engaged. Search & Ask Questions Quickly retrieve vital moments or details by searching for keywords in your transcripts. Go deeper with AI-driven queries like, “Which deadlines were decided in Monday’s meeting?” to pinpoint answers without leafing through reams of text. Flexible Use Cases Meetings & Conferences: Transform real-time audio into polished meeting notes, complete with speaker labels. Lectures & Study Sessions: Let Cue be your personal study companion, transcribing and summarising lessons for faster revision. Creative Brainstorms: Capture every idea and seamlessly compile them into shareable insights. Professional Interviews & Research: Keep track of critical data when interviewing clients, stakeholders, or subjects for qualitative studies. Personal Productivity: Record daily thoughts, reminders, or journaling, and let Cue organise it all for you. Multilingual Support Need Spanish transcripts with English summaries? Cue supports multiple languages for transcription and summarisation, so you can collaborate across diverse teams or practise your language skills with ease. Calendar Integration Never miss a moment with Cue's smart calendar sync. Connect your Google, iCloud, or Microsoft calendars to receive timely reminders before each event—ensuring you’re always ready to capture key insights. Whether it’s a meeting, class, or personal check-in, Cue helps you stay on top of your schedule and start recording right on time. — How It Works 1. Open Cue Launch the app just before your meeting, class, or brainstorming session begins. 2. Start Recording Cue listens discreetly in the background, automatically transcribing every word without interrupting the conversation. 3. Receive Summaries & Action Items When you’re done, Cue compiles all key points, tasks, and next steps into a concise summary, ready for immediate review. 4. Review & Share Edit if needed, then export your transcripts or summaries as PDFs, emails, or URLs. Perfect for collaborating with teams or classmates. Have a question for us? Email us at: cue-support@44pixels.ai Privacy Policy: https://44pixels.ai/privacy Terms of Use: https://44pixels.ai/cue-terms

About

FoxNote

This app uses advanced AI to instantly record, transcribe, translate, and edit speech. It helps users capture and organize information efficiently, with features like AI flashcards and YouTube summaries. Designed to boost productivity and simplify daily routines, especially for adults with ADHD.

Highlights
  • Speech to Text Transcription
  • AI Flashcards
  • Quiz Maker
  • YouTube Video Summaries
  • Smart Note Structuring
  • Real-Time Translation
  • Offline Accessibility
Features
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Perfect for students, consultants, executives, lawyers, and other professionals aiming to achieve more in less time, this app effortlessly boosts productivity. It combines advanced text and voice recognition to instantly record, transcribe audio to text, translate, and edit any speech. Revolutionize the way you capture and organize information with FoxNote - AI Note Taker! Designed specifically for the needs of adults with ADHD, FoxNote simplifies their daily routines, enhances focus, and helps bring order to chaos. Whether it’s converting voice to notes, structuring ideas, or keeping track of important details, this app is expertly crafted to tackle the challenges of ADHD, making productivity feel effortless. FoxNote transcribes all your meetings, interviews, lectures, and everyday voice conversations in real time, so you can focus on what matters while the app takes care of the rest. Or make a transcript from video using the YouTube Summary feature—simply paste the link to gain instant insights. WHY USERS LOVE FOXNOTE - Speech to Text: Instantly record and transcribe voice memos into clear, organized notes—perfect on the go or during meetings. - AI Flashcards: Grasp concepts faster and more effectively with concise flashcards. - Quiz Maker: Prepare for exams or presentations in a fun, interactive way. - YouTube Summary: Transcribe video to text and get its short-form summary in a matter of seconds. - Smart Structuring: Capture key points during lectures or meetings, edit and organize your notes. - Offline Accessibility: Take notes anytime, anywhere, without needing an internet connection. MORE AI SUPERPOWERS - Text Summarization: Save time and grasp the essence of long texts. - Proofreading: Create polished, error-free notes without the hassle. - Real-Time Translation: Break barriers by translating your content into multiple languages. - Quick Sharing: Seamlessly share notes with friends, family, or colleagues. - ADHD-Friendly: Stay organized and manage tasks effortlessly with smart AI tools. Forget the hassle of manual meeting note taking! With its powerful AI for meetings, FoxNote ensures every detail is captured and organized, making it the ultimate tool for keeping track of important discussions and decisions. Empower your days with our intelligent audio transcription app designed to simplify your life, keep you focused, and help accomplish more with less effort. Smart notes for busy minds! Privacy Policy: https://ai-note-taker.app/privacy-policy Term Of Use: https://ai-note-taker.app/terms-conditions Support Email: support@ai-note-taker.app

Screenshots

Cue4 screens
FoxNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FoxNote at none against Cue's shown. Cue's advantage is ratings volume (3.8K vs 344) and chart position (#78 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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. Cue sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and FoxNote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 — 4.4 for Cue against 4.5 for FoxNote. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cue has 3.8K ratings behind it against 344, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 37% of Cue's written reviews are positive against 29% of FoxNote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cue ships an update weekly, FoxNote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Cue versus FoxNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCueFoxNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (3.8K ratings)4.5 (344 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.8% of reviews — better29.2% of reviews
Number of ratings3.8K — better344
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#78 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size175 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer44pixelsFaliane Ltd.

Customer experience

Cue

All ratings3,632 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral2.6%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews478 reviews
Positive36.8%
Neutral5.0%
Negative58.2%

FoxNote

All ratings341 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral1.5%
Negative12.3%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive29.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative66.7%

User reviews

Cue

From 3.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Time Saver and Efficiency Driver
  • ✨ Accurate Meeting Recaps

Room to improve

  • 🚫 Doesn't Work Half the Time
  • 🤔 Complicated to Use
  • ❌ Fails to Transcribe Audio
  • 🚫 Doesn't Connect to Other Platforms
  • 🙄 Generates Irrelevant Notes

FoxNote

From 344 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great for ADHD note-taking
  • 📝 Full transcript and summary
  • 🎯 AI prompt for structured outlines
  • 🚀 Accurate transcription
  • 🌍 Translation into any language

Room to improve

  • 💸 VERY overpriced paid version
  • 🔒 Data privacy concerns
  • 💸 Charged after cancellation
  • 💸 Not eligible for refund
  • 💸 Scammy app

Bugs and requests

Cue

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Fails to Record Phone Calls
  • Cuts Off Recording After 2 Minutes

Requested features

2 requests
  • Remove Timeline from Lecture Recordings
  • Allow Background Recording

FoxNote

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Paid version is overpriced
  • Charged after cancelling free trial
  • Not eligible for refunds
  • App does not transcribe YouTube videos
  • Servers appear to be crashed
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  • App is not working
  • Files are not uploading
  • "Something went wrong" error message
  • Inconsistent performance (malfunctions every other time)
  • Translation errors (e.g., German)
  • Does not record or upload files
  • Transcription accuracy issues (few words only)

Requested features

4 requests
  • More affordable pricing options
  • Clearer pricing structure
  • Improved customer support responsiveness
  • Reliable transcription for all video types

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Cue

Subscriptions10
  • Weekly Access3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Weekly Access3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Weekly Access$7.997 Days
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  • Weekly Access$9.997 Days
  • Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Monthly Access$24.991 Month
  • Yearly Access3 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Yearly Access$99.991 Year
  • Yearly Access$119.991 Year
  • Yearly Access3 Days trial$119.991 Year
6 purchases

FoxNote

Subscriptions6
  • AI Note Taker App - Weekly$6.997 Days
  • AI Note Taker - Weekly3 Days trial2 variants$7.997 Days
  • AI Note Taker: 1 Week$7.997 Days
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  • AI Note Taker - for 1 Year$29.991 Year
  • Ai Note Taker: Yearly$39.991 Year
  • AI Note Taker - 1 Year$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Cue free?
Cue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FoxNote free?
FoxNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cue or FoxNote?
FoxNote is rated higher. Cue averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while FoxNote averages 4.5 from 344 ratings.
Do Cue or FoxNote have ads?
Cue shows ads; FoxNote does not.
Which is updated more often, Cue or FoxNote?
Cue ships an update weekly, and FoxNote fortnightly. Most recently, Cue was updated on November 8, 2026 and FoxNote on October 30, 2026.

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