Comparison

Capture vs PomeloKit

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

Head to head
About

Capture

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)
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A simple, fast notes app to capture and organize your thoughts and ideas. CORE FEATURES: • Voice-to-text transcription for hands-free note taking • Quick thought and idea recording with minimal interface • Smart tagging system for easy notes organization • Swipe gestures for smooth navigation • Fast search through all your thoughts and ideas PRIVACY & STORAGE: • Free users: Fully private local storage on your device • Pro users: Local storage + Fully private iCloud sync • Your notes and journal entries stay yours - we don't track or analyze your thoughts • No ads, no data mining, no third-party sharing FREE VERSION: • 150 thoughts and 10 tags • Complete privacy with local-only storage • All core note-taking features included • Perfect for personal journaling and idea capture CAPTURE PRO: • Unlimited thoughts, ideas, and tags • Fully private iCloud sync across your devices for seamless note access • Custom tag colors for visual organization • Secure cloud backup for your thoughts, ideas, notes SIMPLE BY DESIGN: Capture focuses on speed and simplicity - helping you quickly save and find your thoughts, ideas, and notes. Whether you're journaling, jotting down ideas, organizing meeting notes, or building a personal knowledge base, the app stays out of your way. Built for students, professionals, writers, and anyone who wants a straightforward, private way to capture their thoughts and ideas. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Keywords: notes, note taking, journal, thoughts, ideas, voice notes, fast notes, private notes, simple notes, tagging, organization

About

PomeloKit

Features
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Squeeze every drop out of your meetings. PomeloKit records your conversations, transcribes them with speaker labels, and hands you a clean summary with decisions and action items - the moment you stop. So you can put the notebook down and actually be in the room. Whether it's a client call, a team sync, a lecture, or a one-on-one, just tap record. PomeloKit does the listening, the typing, and the writing up. RECORD ANYWHERE • One tap to record on iPhone - keeps going in the background and on the lock screen • Record right from your wrist with the Apple Watch app • Capture calls and conversations on your Mac • See recording status live in the Dynamic Island and on your Lock Screen • Import audio from other apps and your Files to transcribe it TRANSCRIPTS THAT MAKE SENSE • Automatic, accurate transcription after every recording • Speaker labels so you always know who said what • 30+ languages supported • Edit transcripts, titles, and speaker names anytime • Search your entire library like it's a text thread RECAPS THAT WRITE THEMSELVES • A crisp summary of every meeting in seconds • Key decisions pulled out automatically • Action items with owners attached • Share or export your transcripts and recaps in a tap EVERYTHING IN SYNC • Sign in with Apple, Google, or a one-time email code - no password to remember • Your recordings, transcripts, and recaps sync across iPhone, Apple Watch, Mac, and the web • Start on your wrist, finish on your desk - it's all one library WHY POMELOKIT Most of a meeting is gone the second it ends. PomeloKit keeps the part that matters - the decisions, the next steps, the exact words and gives it back to you organized, searchable, and ready to share. No bots to babysit, no transcripts to clean up. Meet Pomi, your cheerful citrus sidekick, and never take meeting notes again. RECORD RESPONSIBLY You're responsible for getting any consent the law requires before recording a conversation. PLANS & PRICING PomeloKit is free to start, with a set number of meetings each month. Upgrade anytime for more recording and transcription. Subscriptions are billed to your Apple Account and renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period; manage or cancel anytime in your App Store settings. Privacy Policy: https://pomelokit.com/privacy PomeloKit Terms of Service: https://pomelokit.com/terms Questions? support@pomelokit.com Terms of Use : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Capture4 screens
PomeloKit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Capture at every 2 days against PomeloKit's every 5 days. PomeloKit's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, 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. Capture sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and PomeloKit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Capture ships an update every 2 days, PomeloKit every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Capture versus PomeloKit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCapturePomeloKit
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFabian RøsholmMOE RESEARCH COMPANY LIMITED

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Capture

Subscriptions2
  • Capture Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Capture Pro Yearly14 Days trial$24.991 Year
2 purchases

PomeloKit

Subscriptions2
  • PomeloKit Pro Monthly3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • PomeloKit Pro Yearly3 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Capture free?
Capture is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PomeloKit free?
PomeloKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Capture or PomeloKit have ads?
Neither Capture nor PomeloKit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Capture or PomeloKit?
Capture ships an update every 2 days, and PomeloKit every 5 days. Most recently, Capture was updated on November 5, 2026 and PomeloKit on October 31, 2026.

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