Comparison

SayNotes vs Sapiens

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

Head to head
About

SayNotes

Features
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SayNotes: AI Note Taker is your personal voice-to-text assistant designed to turn spoken ideas into smart, structured notes—instantly. Whether you're recording meeting takeaways, journaling, brainstorming, or capturing fleeting thoughts on the go, SayNotes makes it effortless and intelligent. Key Features: Unlimited Voice Recording Record as many notes as you want—no time limits, no interruptions. AI-Powered Transcription Convert your voice to accurate, readable text using industry-leading speech recognition. Smart Text Tools Summarize, rewrite, or enhance your notes with AI to make them more useful. Organize by Folders Create folders to keep your thoughts structured, searchable, and easy to revisit. Cross-Device Sync Create an account to securely sync notes across all your devices. Privacy First Your data is encrypted. Only you have access. We never use your notes for training purposes. Privacy Policy: https://idrissov99.github.io/privacyPolicy Terms of Service: https://idrissov99.github.io/terms

About

Sapiens

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Sapiens is a powerful screen time and app blocker designed for people who want to stop doomscrolling, protect their focus, and take back control of their phone. Whether you want to block distracting apps, reduce endless scrolling, or build better digital habits, Sapiens helps you stay focused with simple tools and a gamified evolution system. From people trying to spend less time on social media to focused users building a healthier relationship with their phone, Sapiens gives you the tools to block distractions, track your progress, and become the strongest version of yourself. “Exactly what I needed to stop opening distracting apps without thinking.” “The evolution system makes screen time control feel motivating, not boring.” “Simple, clean, and perfect for blocking apps when I need to focus.” “Finally an app blocker that feels personal and fun to use.” Whether you're trying to study, work, sleep better, or simply scroll less, Sapiens makes it easy to block apps, create focus schedules, and stay consistent with your goals. Unlike many productivity apps that feel complicated or stressful, Sapiens keeps things simple: block distractions, reclaim your focus, and evolve. Sapiens is built for people who want more control over their screen time. Your digital habits shape your evolution state — from instinctive scrolling to full focus. The less you let your phone control you, the closer you get to becoming Sapiens. FEATURES: • Simple and intuitive app blocker designed to reduce distractions • Block distracting apps when you need to focus • Create focus schedules for work, study, sleep, or personal time • Set app limits to control how much time you spend scrolling • Track your screen time and see your progress over time • Gamified evolution system that reflects your digital habits • Visual evolution states that make focus feel motivating • One-tap blocking for quick focus sessions • Stay consistent with healthier phone habits • Reduce doomscrolling and mindless app opening • Build better routines around social media and entertainment apps • Clean and minimal design made for everyday use • Perfect for students, professionals, creators, and anyone who wants more focus • Protect your attention during deep work, studying, or rest • Take back control of your phone and spend time more intentionally Sapiens is free to use and built with privacy in mind. Your screen time activity, app blocking settings, schedules, and focus progress stay on your device. We do not sell your data, track you across other apps, or send your personal screen time information to external servers. Sapiens helps you control your phone while keeping your data private and safe. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://amber-pixie-75a.notion.site/Sapiens-Privacy-Policy-396d7c6987ca804eaf85cc4d65325501?source=copy_link

Screenshots

SayNotes4 screens
Sapiens4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sapiens at none against SayNotes's 3. On price, ads, device support 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. SayNotes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Sapiens asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
SayNotes versus Sapiens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSayNotesSapiens
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTemirlan IdrissovKalybay Zhalgasbay

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SayNotes

Subscriptions3
  • SayNotes Weekly$4.997 Days
  • SayNotes Weekly Access3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • SayNotes Yearly$69.991 Year
None

Sapiens

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SayNotes free?
SayNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sapiens free?
Sapiens is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SayNotes or Sapiens have ads?
Neither SayNotes nor Sapiens shows ads.

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