Comparison

Polly vs ScreenAway

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

Head to head
About

Polly

This app uses AI to automatically record, transcribe, and summarize your notes from meetings, lectures, and conversations. It can also simplify complex topics, generate flashcards, and answer questions via a chatbot. Organize your notes and access them across devices.

Highlights
  • AI Note-Taking & Transcription
  • AI Summarizer for various content
  • AI Text Simplifier
  • AI Flashcard Generation
  • AI Chatbot Assistant
  • Cross-Device Sync & Cloud Backup
Features
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Polly is the AI note taker that captures everything you hear and read. Record a lecture, paste a YouTube or Spotify link, upload a PDF, or save a web page — Polly transcribes it, summarizes the key points, and builds study-ready flashcards in seconds. CAPTURE FROM ANYWHERE - Record live audio, lectures and meetings with one tap - Import any YouTube video or Spotify podcast - Upload PDFs and documents - Save any web page or article UNDERSTAND IT INSTANTLY - Word-for-word transcripts - Clear AI summaries that capture the main ideas - Auto-generated flashcards to lock in what matters - Works in 30+ languages with automatic detection ASK AI ANYTHING - Chat with your notes — ask questions, get instant explanations - Pull definitions, key takeaways and quotes on demand STAY ORGANIZED - Every note, recording and import in one place - Search across all your content instantly - Add summaries to your reading list WHETHER YOU'RE... A student turning lectures into revision notes, a professional summarizing meetings, or a curious mind capturing podcasts and articles — Polly does the heavy lifting so you can focus on what counts. Polly is the AI note taker that turns hours of audio, video and reading into notes you'll actually use. Download it today. –––––––––––– Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://pollyainotetaker.com/privacy.html Questions, feedback or help? Email us at support@denalidigital.co — we read every message.

About

ScreenAway

This app uses your phone's camera to monitor your computer screen for new notifications. Receive instant alerts on your phone when notification badges or specific text appear, allowing you to step away from your desk with peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Monitor computer screen remotely
  • Instant mobile notifications
  • Detects notification badges and text
  • Optimized for popular apps
  • Customizable alerts
  • Save monitoring presets
Features
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Step Away From Your Desktop, Not From Your Messages! Ever need to step away from your laptop or desktop screen but worry about missing that crucial message, email, or important notification? ScreenAway is your intelligent vigilance system, giving you the freedom to move without losing touch with what's happening on your computer! ScreenAway cleverly uses your phone's camera to monitor your designated laptop or desktop screen. It instantly alerts you on your phone when it detects new activity, such as notification badges appearing on application icons or specific desktop notification pop-ups, even when you're not right in front of it. Freedom to Move, Power to Know: * MONITOR WHILE YOU'RE AWAY: Confidently leave your desk knowing ScreenAway is watching for new incoming messages and emails on your computer. * INSTANT MOBILE ALERTS: Get immediate notifications on your phone when ScreenAway spots a new notification badge or a pop-up on your monitored applications. * OPTIMIZED FOR YOUR FAVORITE APPS: Detection is specifically fine-tuned for popular communication and productivity apps including: * Slack * Microsoft Outlook & Teams * Discord * WhatsApp * Telegram * Messenger * And more, with general text detection for any application! * TEXT & BADGE DETECTION: ScreenAway can identify both visual notification badges on app icons (like unread counts) and text within desktop notification pop-ups. * CUSTOMIZABLE ALERTS: Choose from various alert sounds and vibration patterns to suit your preferences and ensure notifications are noticed wherever you are. * PRESETS FOR EFFICIENCY: Save your specific monitoring configurations as presets for quick and easy one-tap activation before you step away.
 Privacy First, Always: Your privacy is paramount. All image processing and analysis happen securely and entirely on your device thanks to our on-device AI. The content of your screen is never uploaded, saved (beyond temporary processing), or sent anywhere. For full transparency, please review our privacy policy https://screenaway.app/privacy-policy. How It Works: 1. Position your phone to view your laptop or desktop screen. 2. Configure ScreenAway to watch for notifications from selected apps or specific text. 3. Step away with peace of mind – you'll get an alert on your phone the moment a new notification is detected! Perfect For: * Anyone who needs to step away from their desk but can't afford to miss urgent updates. * Multitaskers managing household chores or other activities while needing to stay connected to their computer. * Parents keeping an eye on work notifications while tending to family. * Ensuring you catch time-sensitive alerts without being tethered to your workstation.
 Download ScreenAway today and gain the freedom to move without missing out! ScreenAway Pro gives you unlimited access to all features. Subscription Details: - Pro Plan: Monthly or Annual subscription available - Pricing varies by region - Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled - Manage subscriptions in your Apple ID settings Privacy Policy: https://screenaway.app/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Polly4 screens
ScreenAway4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ScreenAway at 5.0 against Polly's 4.7. Polly's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (73 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. Polly sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and ScreenAway sells 2 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

ScreenAway holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Polly has 73 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Polly's written reviews are positive against 100% of ScreenAway's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Polly ships an update every 11 days, ScreenAway every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Polly versus ScreenAway: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPollyScreenAway
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (73 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews92.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings73 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDENALI DIGITAL BILISIM LIMITED SIRKETISiliconAI

Customer experience

Polly

All ratings74 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral1.4%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%

ScreenAway

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Polly

Subscriptions9
  • Weekly Plan7 Days trial2 variants$7.997 Days
  • Monthly Plan$12.991 Month
  • Monthly Plan$14.991 Month
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  • Annual Plan$49.991 Year
  • Annual Plan$59.991 Year
  • Special Offer$59.991 Year
  • Annual Plan3 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan$69.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan$79.991 Year
2 purchases

ScreenAway

Subscriptions2
  • Full Access + 3-Day Trial3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Full Access for 1-Year$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Polly free?
Polly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScreenAway free?
ScreenAway is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Polly or ScreenAway?
ScreenAway is rated higher. Polly averages 4.7 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while ScreenAway averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Polly or ScreenAway have ads?
Neither Polly nor ScreenAway shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Polly or ScreenAway?
Polly ships an update every 11 days, and ScreenAway every 6 weeks. Most recently, Polly was updated on October 30, 2026 and ScreenAway on November 5, 2026.

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