Comparison

Polly vs NoteBase

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

NoteBase

This app records audio, transcribes it accurately with speaker labels, and generates AI-powered summaries and action items. It also converts YouTube videos, files, and photos into structured notes, offering study tools like flashcards and quizzes, and instant translation capabilities.

Highlights
  • Accurate live transcription with speaker labels
  • AI-generated summaries and action items
  • YouTube video summarization
  • File and photo analysis for notes
  • Flashcards and quizzes for studying
  • Instant translation to 100+ languages
  • Notion sync and export options
Features
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Missed details cost time. NoteBase captures every word so you can stay completely present. Drop in any audio, text, or document, and transform it into an instant transcript and smart summary. COMMENTS THAT KEEP US GOING: "The Notion sync is flawless. I use Notebase for my meetings and then forward everything to my workspace. It saves me at least 3 hours of manual work every week." - Mark D. "Total game changer for students. The exam room features are very useful for finals week. It turns my notes into flashcards and quizzes for a much more productive study time." - Lucas M. WHY NOTEBASE: - CAPTURE WITH CAMERA Don’t have time to type? Take a photo of a whiteboard, document, or slide and let NoteBase turn it into a ready-to-use note. - SMART YOUTUBE SUMMARIES Turn any YouTube video into a structured note. Simply paste the URL, and NoteBase will generate a full transcript and a concise summary, saving you hours of watching. - RECORD AUDIO ANYWHERE Meetings, lectures, or interviews—just tap once and NoteBase captures the audio seamlessly without interrupting your flow. - SUMMARIZE FILES & PHOTOS Upload PDFs, documents, or photos of handwritten notes and whiteboards. NoteBase analyzes your files and images to create organized notes and summaries. - TURN NOTES INTO ACTIONABLE INSIGHTS * Action Items & Checklists * Meeting & Executive Summary * SWOT Analysis * Pros & Cons List - MASTER YOUR NOTES WITH EXAM ROOM * Flashcards for spaced-repetition review * Quick quizzes to test recall * True/False drills for rapid concept checks - DIRECT NOTION SYNC Keep your workspace in sync: forward your notes directly to the Notion page you choose. - ACCURATE LIVE TRANSCRIPTION Get word-for-word text with speaker labels and automatic punctuation. Dictate hands-free or upload existing audio to convert it to text. - AESTHETIC & EFFORTLESS DESIGN NoteBase features a calm, intuitive interface with zero learning curve—clean, approachable, and ready to work the moment you tap. - FLEXIBLE EDITING Need to fine-tune a transcript or tweak a summary? Tap edit to correct wording, tag speakers, or add your own comments—everything stays perfectly in sync, so your notes are ready to share in seconds. - INSTANT TRANSLATION Convert any note, transcript, or summary into 100+ languages in just a few seconds. Perfect for sharing meeting minutes with global teams or studying in a second language. - ASK YOUR NOTES Can’t remember a figure or quote? Type a question (“What stats did Laura mention?”) and let NoteBase surface the answer. - EXPORT & SHARE Share transcripts and summaries with your teammates and classmates. Export as PDF or Text, send via Email, or sync directly to Notion. - PRIVACY FIRST Your data stays yours. All recordings are encrypted, and you have full control to export or delete them at any time. NoteBase never sells your information. Built for Everyone * Professionals — Capture meeting minutes, client calls, and project discussions with clear, actionable follow-ups. * Students — Record lectures, study sessions, and group projects. Revisit key points before exams. * Journalists & Creators — Turn interviews, podcasts, or videos into editable text for faster publishing. * Anyone with Ideas — Dictate thoughts on the go and let NoteBase turn them into organized notes. Put note-taking on autopilot. Download NoteBase today and make every word count. ------- In case of any questions, issues or collaboration requests, contact us at contact@ancienda.com Legal: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.ancienda.com/privacy-policy Terms & Conditions: https://www.ancienda.com/terms-conditions

Screenshots

Polly4 screens
NoteBase4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NoteBase at 5.0 against Polly's 4.6. NoteBase also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Polly's advantage is ratings volume (74 vs 9). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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 11 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and NoteBase sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NoteBase holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Polly has 74 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 92% of Polly's written reviews are positive against 90% of NoteBase's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Polly ships an update every 11 days, NoteBase fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Polly versus NoteBase: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPollyNoteBase
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (74 ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews92.3% of reviews — better90.0% of reviews
Number of ratings74 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB132 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDENALI DIGITAL BILISIM LIMITED SIRKETIAncienda

Customer experience

Polly

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

NoteBase

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Polly

Subscriptions11
  • Weekly Plan7 Days trial2 variants$7.997 Days
  • Monthly Plan$12.991 Month
  • Monthly Plan$14.991 Month
Show 8 more
  • Monthly Plan$19.991 Month
  • 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
  • Annual Plan 1$99.991 Year
9 purchases

NoteBase

Subscriptions9
  • PRO Access - 1 Week$4.997 Days
  • PRO Access - 1 Week$7.997 Days
  • PRO Access - 1 Week7 Days trial$9.997 Days
Show 6 more
  • PRO Access - 1 Month$14.991 Month
  • PRO Access - 1 Month$19.991 Month
  • PRO Access - 1 Month1 Month trial$29.991 Month
  • PRO Access - 1 Year$99.991 Year
  • PRO Access - 1 Year1 Year trial$154.991 Year
  • PRO Access - 1 Year7 Days trial$154.991 Year

Questions

Is Polly free?
Polly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NoteBase free?
NoteBase is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Polly or NoteBase?
NoteBase is rated higher. Polly averages 4.6 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while NoteBase averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do Polly or NoteBase have ads?
Neither Polly nor NoteBase shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Polly or NoteBase?
Polly ships an update every 11 days, and NoteBase fortnightly. Most recently, Polly was updated on September 3, 2026 and NoteBase on September 14, 2026.

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