# FoxNote vs Playbacks

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Playbacks at 83% against FoxNote's 30%. Playbacks also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FoxNote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Playbacks sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Playbacks holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 341 and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of FoxNote's written reviews are positive against 83% of Playbacks's.

FoxNote ships an update fortnightly, Playbacks weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FoxNote | Playbacks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (341 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foxnote-ai-note-taker/id6742171260/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playbacks-ai-note-taker/id6746785083/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 341 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 30.4% of reviews | **82.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 63 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Faliane Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1616512874) | [Playbacks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848592678) |

## What reviewers say

### FoxNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foxnote-ai-note-taker/id6742171260)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Note Taker App - Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Note Taker - Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Note Taker: 1 Week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Note Taker - for 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Ai Note Taker: Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| AI Note Taker - 1 Year | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Paid version is overpriced
- Charged after cancelling free trial
- Not eligible for refunds
- App does not transcribe YouTube videos
- Servers appear to be crashed

**Requested features**

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


### Playbacks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playbacks-ai-note-taker/id6746785083)

This AI-powered assistant records audio, transcribes it with high accuracy, and generates summaries. You can also upload existing recordings or YouTube links for transcription and analysis. Ask the AI questions about your content to extract key information and action points.

**Highlights:** Record and transcribe conversations, Upload audio files and YouTube links, Generate AI-powered summaries, Ask AI questions about recordings, Speaker identification with timestamps, Export and share notes

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Playbacks Premium Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Playbacks Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Playbacks Premium Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Playbacks Premium Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Playbacks Premium Yearly | $62.99 | per year |
| Playbacks Premium Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| Playbacks Premium Yearly | $71.99 | per year |
| Playbacks Premium Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Playbacks Premium Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Playbacks Premium Access | $99.99 | per year |
| Playbacks Premium Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Playbacks Premium Yearly | $129.99 | per year |
| Playbacks Premium Yearly | $139.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Diligent in fixing problems
- 👍 App works as expected
- 💡 Useful for meetings and calls
- 👍 Streamlines administrative work
- 👍 Helpful in various aspects of life

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App failed after becoming a paying customer
- 🔒 Manipulative feedback system

**Reported bugs**

- App didn't generate summary or transcript
- Login screen freezes

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FoxNote free?

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

### Is Playbacks free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FoxNote or Playbacks?

Playbacks is rated higher. FoxNote averages 4.5 out of 5 from 341 ratings, while Playbacks averages 4.8 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do FoxNote or Playbacks have ads?

Neither FoxNote nor Playbacks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FoxNote or Playbacks?

FoxNote ships an update fortnightly, and Playbacks weekly. Most recently, FoxNote was updated on September 20, 2026 and Playbacks on September 24, 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.*