# SOAPNoteAI vs SOAP Note Buddy

The clearest difference is update cadence: SOAP Note Buddy at every 4 days against SOAPNoteAI's every 2 weeks. SOAP Note Buddy also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). SOAPNoteAI's advantage is chart position (#190 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SOAPNoteAI sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $69.00 per month and SOAP Note Buddy sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SOAPNoteAI against 5.0 for SOAP Note Buddy. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

SOAPNoteAI ships an update every 2 weeks, SOAP Note Buddy every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SOAPNoteAI | SOAP Note Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soapnoteai-scribe-and-assistant/id6747614116/reviews) | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soap-note-buddy/id6758865488/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#190** | — |
| Size | 37 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SOAPNoteAI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822042811) | [Terry Keyes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875383020) |

## What reviewers say

### SOAPNoteAI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soapnoteai-scribe-and-assistant/id6747614116)

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

Streamline clinical documentation with AI-powered SOAP note generation. Capture audio, text, or files, and receive instant, organized drafts. Tailor output for various medical specialties and ensure HIPAA compliance.

**Highlights:** AI-generated SOAP note drafts, Multiple capture methods (audio, text, file upload), Specialty-specific note customization, HIPAA-aligned safeguards, In-app editing and EHR integration, Reduces charting time and burden

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription Audio Monthly | $69.00 | per month |
| Subscription Unlimited Monthly | $79.00 | per month |
| Subscription Audio Yearly | $600.00 | per year |
| Subscription Unlimited Yearly | $700.00 | per year |


### SOAP Note Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soap-note-buddy/id6758865488)

Automate clinical documentation for healthcare professionals. This HIPAA-compliant AI voice scribe records patient sessions or uses typed summaries to generate and fill EHR fields in minutes, eliminating manual typing and copy-pasting. Reclaim your evenings and focus on patient care.

**Highlights:** AI medical voice scribe, Works with any web-based EHR, Universal smart field detection, Goal-aware content generation, Rolling patient context, HIPAA compliant

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SOAP Note Buddy Pro | $49.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SOAPNoteAI free?

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

### Is SOAP Note Buddy free?

SOAP Note Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SOAPNoteAI or SOAP Note Buddy?

SOAPNoteAI and SOAP Note Buddy are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 6 ratings respectively.

### Do SOAPNoteAI or SOAP Note Buddy have ads?

Neither SOAPNoteAI nor SOAP Note Buddy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SOAPNoteAI or SOAP Note Buddy?

SOAPNoteAI ships an update every 2 weeks, and SOAP Note Buddy every 4 days. Most recently, SOAPNoteAI was updated on October 10, 2026 and SOAP Note Buddy on October 15, 2026.

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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.*