Comparison

SelahNote vs SermonNote

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

Head to head
About

SelahNote

Effortlessly transform audio recordings of sermons into organized notes. Upload or record audio, then let the AI generate concise summaries and transcriptions. Stay engaged during services with automated note-taking.

Highlights
  • Audio recording
  • Audio upload
  • AI-generated notes
  • Transcription
  • Summarization
  • Organized notes
Features
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Stay present during sermons while SelahNote handles the note-taking. Record live audio, upload an existing recording, or submit a supported YouTube link. SelahNote creates a transcript, generates structured notes, identifies relevant Scripture references, and helps keep everything organized for later. HOW IT WORKS 1. Record or upload audio. 2. Generate your notes. 3. Review and organize your transcript, notes, and references. FEATURES • Live and uploaded-audio transcription • AI-generated notes and summaries • Scripture reference detection • YouTube transcription • Folders for organizing your recordings and notes • Export and sharing options • Account syncing across supported devices SelahNote is designed for sermons, Bible studies, lectures, and other spoken content where you want to listen attentively without losing important details. Some transcription and note-generation features require a subscription. AI-generated transcripts, notes, and references may contain errors, so important information should be reviewed. Privacy Policy: https://www.termsfeed.com/live/ce33b2b3-0505-4e6d-be0f-b322b4e993fd Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SermonNote

Features
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Hear a sermon in English, get notes in your own language. Choose the sermon's language and yours when you start, and every summary and main point appears in both — translated on your device. SermonNote turns Sunday's message into clear, structured notes — a summary, the main points, and personal applications — and it all runs on your device. Tap record as the sermon begins, put your phone down, and be present. PRIVATE BY DESIGN - Recording, transcription, and notes run entirely on your device - No servers, no account — nothing is uploaded - Your recordings and notes stay yours FROM SERMON TO NOTES - A live transcript scrolls as the preacher speaks - Every message becomes a summary, main points, and applications - Scripture references are detected automatically and become tappable chips - Tap a verse to read the passage — six Bibles are built in, bible.com one tap away - Import a sermon from Voice Memos or Files - Mark moments while it is being preached; correct any line of the transcript STUDY EVERY MESSAGE - Turn any sermon into an expository outline, small-group discussion questions, a five-day devotional, prayer points, or a personal reflection - Search every word across all of your notes - Organize a sermon series with colorful folders BUILT FOR BILINGUAL CHURCHES - Choose the sermon's language and yours once — 14 languages for your notes - Read your notes side by side in a second language, translated on your device - Verse references appear in each language's own book names - Made for bilingual and diaspora congregations STAY IN THE HABIT - A gentle Sunday reminder and a week-by-week streak - Share a quote card from the message with your group Whether you take notes in the pew or lead a small group by Wednesday, SermonNote helps Sunday's message stay with you all week. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SelahNote3 screens
SermonNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SelahNote at weekly against SermonNote's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. SelahNote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and SermonNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SelahNote ships an update weekly, SermonNote monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SelahNote versus SermonNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSelahNoteSermonNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKyle-Anthony hayNeobile LLC

In-app purchases

6 purchases

SelahNote

Subscriptions6
  • Monthly Subscription$6.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$7.001 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$14.001 Month
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  • Yearly Subscription$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription$77.001 Year
  • Yearly Pro Subscription$150.001 Year
3 purchases

SermonNote

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Annual$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro access lifetime$6.99

Questions

Is SelahNote free?
SelahNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SermonNote free?
SermonNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SelahNote or SermonNote have ads?
Neither SelahNote nor SermonNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SelahNote or SermonNote?
SelahNote ships an update weekly, and SermonNote monthly. Most recently, SelahNote was updated on October 11, 2026 and SermonNote on October 6, 2026.

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