# SmartNote vs Peanote

The clearest difference is rating: Peanote at 4.8 against SmartNote's 4.2. Peanote also leads on ratings volume (113 vs 10). SmartNote's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SmartNote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Peanote sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Peanote holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Peanote has 113 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.

SmartNote ships an update every 5 days, Peanote every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartNote | Peanote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartnote-ai-note-taker/id6742867290/reviews) | **[4.8 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peanote-ai-voice-notes/id6748521287/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **113** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 47 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thao Dang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1800379744) | [MWM](https://appshunter.io/developer/452269707) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartnote-ai-note-taker/id6742867290)

This app automatically records and transcribes conversations, meetings, and lectures. It uses AI to summarize long notes, simplify complex text, and even condense YouTube videos. Share your transcripts easily with others.

**Highlights:** Automatic audio recording, Accurate transcription, AI-powered summarization, Text simplification, Multi-language support, Easy transcript sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $17.99 | per month |
| Special Offer | $103.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $119.99 | per year |
| Auto-Renewing yearly | $119.99 | per year |
| Life Subscription | $199.99 | one-time |


### Peanote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peanote-ai-voice-notes/id6748521287)

Effortlessly capture, translate, and summarize your thoughts and audio recordings. This app transforms spoken ideas and imported text into organized, digestible information, complete with interactive learning tools. It's designed to boost productivity and enhance learning for busy individuals.

**Highlights:** Record voice notes, Instant translation to 100+ languages, Smart summaries of recordings and text, Generate quizzes and flashcards, Write and import notes, Summarize YouTube videos and web pages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nota Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Nota Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Nota Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| Nota Premium | $44.99 | per year |
| Nota Premium | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartNote free?

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

### Is Peanote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SmartNote or Peanote?

Peanote is rated higher. SmartNote averages 4.2 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Peanote averages 4.8 from 113 ratings.

### Do SmartNote or Peanote have ads?

Neither SmartNote nor Peanote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SmartNote or Peanote?

SmartNote ships an update every 5 days, and Peanote every 4 days. Most recently, SmartNote was updated on June 1, 2026 and Peanote on September 18, 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.*