# Lecture Note Taker vs School Notes

The clearest difference is rating: Lecture Note Taker at 5.0 against School Notes's 1.0. Lecture Note Taker also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). School Notes's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lecture Note Taker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and School Notes sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lecture Note Taker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Lecture Note Taker ships an update every 3 weeks, School Notes every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lecture Note Taker | School Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lecture-note-taker-note-genie/id6748276655/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/school-notes/id6758992273/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 66 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AlgoSoft Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1799406712) | [Brian Foutty](https://appshunter.io/developer/417539144) |

## What reviewers say

### Lecture Note Taker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lecture-note-taker-note-genie/id6748276655)

Transform audio, video, text, and images into organized notes with AI. Transcribe lectures, summarize videos, create flashcards, and generate essays. Streamline your study or work process for enhanced efficiency and productivity.

**Highlights:** AI-powered transcription, Video to text summarization, Flashcard generation, Quiz creation from notes, AI Chat for note comprehension, To-do list integration, Essay and outline generation

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


### School Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/school-notes/id6758992273)

This app offers a versatile note-taking experience for students and educators. It supports handwriting with Apple Pencil, PDF annotation, and typed text notes, all organized within color-coded classes. Notes can be synced via iCloud and exported in various formats.

**Highlights:** Handwrite with Apple Pencil, Annotate PDFs, Type text notes, Color-coded class organization, iCloud sync, Export notes as PDF or image, Batch export

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Cup of Coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Cup of Coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Large Cup of Coffee | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coffee | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lecture Note Taker free?

Lecture Note Taker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is School Notes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lecture Note Taker or School Notes?

Lecture Note Taker is rated higher. Lecture Note Taker averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while School Notes averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Lecture Note Taker or School Notes have ads?

Neither Lecture Note Taker nor School Notes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lecture Note Taker or School Notes?

Lecture Note Taker ships an update every 3 weeks, and School Notes every 2 days. Most recently, Lecture Note Taker was updated on October 28, 2026 and School Notes on October 28, 2026.

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