# Capture vs Nota

The clearest difference is price: Capture at Free against Nota's $5.99. Nota's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#185 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Capture is free to download; Nota costs $5.99 up front. Capture sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Nota asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Capture against 5.0 for Nota. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Capture | Nota |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capture-instant-notes/id6746551628/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nota-simple-notes/id6747102941/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#185** |
| Size | 9 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fabian Rosholm](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729387094) | [United Futures llc](https://appshunter.io/developer/875736003) |

## What reviewers say

### Capture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capture-instant-notes/id6746551628)

A fast and private note-taking app that lets you quickly record thoughts via voice or text. Organize ideas with smart tagging and enjoy seamless syncing. Protects your privacy with local storage and optional iCloud sync.

**Highlights:** Voice-to-text transcription, Quick thought recording, Smart tagging system, Swipe gestures for navigation, Fast search functionality, Private iCloud sync (Pro)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Capture Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Capture Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


### Nota

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nota-simple-notes/id6747102941)

**Currently charting:** #185 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

Capture thoughts and ideas while listening to audio content like lectures or audiobooks. This app allows for audio-aligned note-taking, organized storage, and quick definition lookups. It offers a distraction-free environment for staying productive and insightful.

**Highlights:** Audio-aligned note-taking with timestamps, Structured note organization by tags and categories, Instant definition lookup via Wikipedia/AI, Cloud sync for cross-device access, Flexible freeform note input, Private and secure data storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Capture free?

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

### Is Nota free?

Nota costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Capture or Nota?

Capture and Nota are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Capture or Nota have ads?

Neither Capture nor Nota shows ads.

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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.*