Comparison

Noota vs Plain Tasks

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

Head to head
About

Noota

This app records, transcribes, and summarizes audio, video, PDFs, and YouTube content using AI. It offers on-device processing for enhanced privacy and features like flashcards and quizzes to aid learning and productivity.

Highlights
  • On-device transcription
  • AI-powered summaries
  • Flashcard and quiz generation
  • Supports audio, video, PDF, YouTube
  • 100+ language support
  • Export notes to PDF/Word
Features
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Noota turns meetings, lectures, interviews, YouTube videos, and PDFs into clear, organized notes. Get transcripts, summaries, notes, flashcards, and quizzes from almost any content — all in one app. Whether you're studying, working, researching, or capturing ideas, Noota helps you understand information faster and never miss what matters. RECORD ANYTHING • Record meetings, lectures, interviews, and voice notes • Watch the transcript appear as you speak (iOS 26 or later) • Import audio and video files • Turn YouTube videos into notes and highlights • Upload PDFs and documents, or scan paper with your camera • Search across all your transcripts instantly ASK SIRI, HANDS FREE • "Hey Siri, start recording in Noota" — start, pause, resume, or stop • Open or search your notes by voice • Create a note by voice — name it, dictate it, and tag it • On iOS 27, ask in ordinary words — there's no phrase to memorize • Ask a question about a note and hear the answer read back • Summarize a note, or build a quiz or flashcards, just by asking • Start recording from the Home Screen or Lock Screen widget • Find notes in Spotlight and open straight to them • Add Noota to your own automations in the Shortcuts app PRIVATE BY DESIGN Many transcription apps send recordings to the cloud. Noota processes transcription on your device. • On-device transcription — your audio is never sent to AI providers • No account required to get started • Optional sync, only if you choose it • Spotlight shows note titles and summaries, never your transcripts • Export or delete your notes anytime CLEAR NOTES INSTANTLY • Accurate transcripts in seconds • AI summaries, key takeaways, action items, and decisions • Ask questions about your notes and get instant answers • Translate a summary into another language, on your device • Math formulas render properly, from summaries and transcripts to quizzes and exports • Find information without rewatching or rereading content STUDY SMARTER • Create flashcards from any note • Generate quizzes from lectures and study materials • Turn long recordings into bite-sized learning content • Review faster and retain more information EXPORT AND SHARE • Export to PDF, Markdown, or plain text • Share a summary, a quiz, or a flashcard set in a tap • Share summaries with classmates, colleagues, and clients • Organize notes by class, project, or topic IPHONE, IPAD, MAC, AND APPLE WATCH • Record from your wrist — Noota on Apple Watch sends each recording to your iPhone • A native Mac app, with recording in a panel beside your notes • Full size on iPad, and side by side with another app • One subscription for iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Available in 14 languages PERFECT FOR • Meetings and team calls • Lectures and study sessions • Interviews and research • Voice notes and personal ideas • YouTube videos, PDFs, and documents Download Noota and turn everything you hear, watch, and read into clear notes. Privacy Policy: https://www.noota.app/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.noota.app/terms-of-use

About

Plain Tasks

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Plain Tasks is a quiet daily task app for people who want less noise and more focus. Set a small list for today, complete what matters, and let the day end cleanly. Plain Tasks keeps the interface simple: today’s tasks, light history, recurring daily or weekly tasks, and local export. Features: • Simple today-focused task list • Daily and weekly recurring tasks • Adjustable max tasks per day • Completion history • Export as plain text or JSON • 14-day free trial • One-time lifetime unlock • No account • No tracking • On-device storage

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Noota at 4 against Plain Tasks's —. On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Noota sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days and Plain Tasks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Noota versus Plain Tasks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNootaPlain Tasks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better—
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnh NguyenLizzian LLC

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Noota

Subscriptions5
  • Noota Pro (Weekly)$8.997 Days
  • Noota Pro (Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Deal$39.991 Year
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  • Noota Pro (Yearly)$39.991 Year
  • Noota Pro (Yearly)3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • Noota Pro (Lifetime)$79.99
  • Noota Pro (Lifetime)$99.99
1 purchases

Plain Tasks

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is Noota free?
Noota is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Plain Tasks free?
Plain Tasks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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