# MindNote vs Audio Note Taker

The clearest difference is rating: MindNote at 4.2 against Audio Note Taker's 3.4. MindNote also leads on review sentiment (28% vs 0%) and ratings volume (45 vs 7). Audio Note Taker's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MindNote sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Audio Note Taker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MindNote holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MindNote has 45 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of MindNote's written reviews are positive against 0% of Audio Note Taker's.

MindNote ships an update every 11 days, Audio Note Taker every 10 days. Both last shipped on September 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MindNote | Audio Note Taker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindnote-ai-note-made-simple/id6741800749/reviews)** | [3.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-note-taker-notate-ai/id6743430944/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **45** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **28.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 153 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Craox Technologies LLP.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473554375) | [Cavansir Hasimov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802819435) |

## What reviewers say

### MindNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindnote-ai-note-made-simple/id6741800749)

This AI-powered app transforms audio and video into accurate text transcripts and concise summaries. It generates study guides, meeting minutes, and allows you to chat with your notes for better understanding and organization.

**Highlights:** AI-powered transcription, Automatic summaries, AI chat with notes, Supports multiple formats, Meeting & lecture notes, Voice to text conversion

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| WALNOTE PRO ONE WEEK | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $8.99 | per month |
| WALNOTE PRO ONE MONTH | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium With Trial | $69.99 | per year |
| WALNOTE PRO ONE YEAR | $79.99 | per year |
| AI Note Pro one Year free | $79.99 | per year |
| BraiNote Pro Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤖 Impressive AI transcription
- 👍 Smooth workflow for creators
- 💡 Useful for musicians to transcribe lyrics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 YouTube transcription failures
- 🤔 Confusing in-app purchases and billing
- 🤥 Unethical developer practices
- 🤨 Lack of note-taking functionality

**Reported bugs**

- YouTube transcription failures
- Issues with in-app purchases and billing

**Requested features**

- Reliable YouTube integration
- Clear in-app purchase policies
- Improved note-taking capabilities


### Audio Note Taker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-note-taker-notate-ai/id6743430944)

Record, transcribe, and organize your thoughts with this AI-powered note-taking app. It offers crystal-clear audio capture, accurate voice-to-text conversion, and flexible sharing options. Features include live and automatic transcription, smart editing tools, and speaker identification.

**Highlights:** Crystal-clear audio recording, Accurate AI transcription, Live and automatic transcription, Easy sharing (Word, PDF, messaging apps), Smart editing tools, Speaker identification, Multilingual support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Noteta AI Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Noteta AI Pro | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MindNote free?

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

### Is Audio Note Taker free?

Audio Note Taker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MindNote or Audio Note Taker?

MindNote is rated higher. MindNote averages 4.2 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Audio Note Taker averages 3.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do MindNote or Audio Note Taker have ads?

MindNote shows ads; Audio Note Taker does not.

### Which is updated more often, MindNote or Audio Note Taker?

MindNote ships an update every 11 days, and Audio Note Taker every 10 days. Most recently, MindNote was updated on September 9, 2026 and Audio Note Taker on September 9, 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.*