Revera vs OwnNotes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Revera
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Revera AI is your private voice recorder, real-time transcription tool, and AI note taker in one app. Record meetings, lectures, and voice memos, then instantly transcribe, summarize, translate, and extract action items from your audio. Whether you are capturing minutes from a meeting, recording a lecture, or just talking through ideas, Revera AI turns your speech into organized, searchable notes. Capture every detail: - Smart voice recorder with live mic level visualization - Pause and resume recordings anytime - Recording continues in the background while you use other apps - Handles interruptions like phone calls automatically - Perfect as a lecture recorder, interview recorder, or quick voice memo tool Transcribe and translate: - Real-time transcription β see words appear as you speak - Transcribe audio to text in 14+ languages - Supported languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, and Dutch - Choose a default transcription language or use auto-detect - Live translation for multilingual conversations and global meetings - Use Revera AI as your on-the-go translator and dictation assistant Understand faster with AI: - Get instant summaries of your recordings - Switch between quick overviews and detailed summaries - Use Revera AI as a summary AI note taker for long calls, podcasts, and lectures Ask the built-in AI assistant anything about your transcript, such as: - "What were the main points discussed?" - "Extract all action items and decisions." - "Translate this to Spanish." The assistant always uses the full transcript context to give accurate, relevant answers. Organize with keywords and action items: - Automatically extract smart keywords from each transcript - Use keywords as hashtags or plain text for better note taking and organization - Share keywords as tags, captions, or a comma-separated list - Auto-detect action items and to-dos from your recordings - View action items in a dedicated section for each transcript Listen smarter with segment playback: - Each transcript is broken into timestamped segments - Tap any segment to jump to that exact moment in the audio - Quickly replay key quotes, decisions, or lecture moments without scrubbing Powerful search: - Search across all your transcriptions and voice notes - Find content by any word, phrase, or keyword - Instantly rediscover ideas, decisions, and meeting minutes from your history Export and share your work: - Full transcripts (plain text or Markdown) - AI-generated summaries - Keywords as hashtags or plain text lists - Action items and to-dos Perfect for pasting into project management tools, note apps, documents, or emails. Works offline, syncs when ready: - Record and use the app fully offline - Recordings are queued and automatically transcribed when you are back online - Clear indicators show when you are offline and when transcription is pending Customizable and privacy-focused: - Set your default transcription and translation language - Enable or disable haptics - Manage storage, clear cache, and delete recordings easily - All recordings and transcripts are stored locally on your device for maximum privacy and security Perfect for: - Meeting minutes and interviews - Lectures, classes, and presentations - Personal notes, voice memos, and journaling - Multilingual conversations and live translation - Creators, podcasters, students, and professionals - Anyone who prefers to just talk instead of typing Turn your voice into organized, searchable notes with Revera AI. Just talk, and let the app record, transcribe, summarize, translate, and structure everything for you. This app requires a purchase to unlock Pro features and access full functionality. Terms & Conditions: https://www.revera.kirlosyousef.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.revera.kirlosyousef.com/privacy
OwnNotes
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Your Offline Private AI Notebook Turn your iPhone and iPad into a private AI-powered notebook that helps you capture, organize, summarize, and improve your ideasβcompletely offline. No cloud. No account. No subscription. Everything runs directly on your device, so your notes stay private while you enjoy fast, intelligent AI assistance anywhere, even without an internet connection. Whether you're taking meeting notes, studying, journaling, brainstorming, writing, or organizing research, your AI assistant is always available. Key Features β’ 100% Offline AI β All AI processing happens on your device. No cloud processing or internet required. β’ Live Voice-to-Text β Capture ideas naturally with fast and accurate speech transcription. β’ AI Summaries β Turn long notes into concise summaries and actionable takeaways. β’ Rewrite with AI β Improve grammar, clarity, tone, and structure with a single tap. β’ Simplify Complex Information β Convert difficult topics into easy-to-understand explanations. β’ Brainstorm Ideas β Generate outlines, titles, creative ideas, and writing suggestions from your notes. β’ Biometric Lock β Protect your notes with Face ID or Touch ID for an extra layer of privacy. β’ Easy Sharing β Instantly share your notes and AI-generated content with Mail, Apple Notes, Reminders, Messages, and your favorite apps. β’ Private by Design β Your notes never leave your device. β’ Works Anywhere β Perfect for flights, travel, classrooms, meetings, or anywhere without internet access. Perfect For β’ Students β’ Professionals β’ Writers β’ Researchers β’ Journalers β’ Content Creators β’ Anyone who values privacy and offline AI. Why Choose Offline AI? Most AI note-taking apps rely on cloud services that upload your notes to remote servers and require an internet connection. This app is different. Everything runs locally on your iPhone or iPad, keeping your ideas private while delivering fast AI assistance wherever you are. Free to use with ads. Upgrade once with a one-time purchase to remove ads forever. No recurring subscription. Think Freely. Stay Private. No cloud. No internet. Just intelligent AI that keeps your ideas where they belongβon your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Revera at none against OwnNotes's shown. OwnNotes's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Revera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year and OwnNotes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Revera ships an update every 10 days, OwnNotes every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Revera | OwnNotes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 3 days β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kirlos Yousef | Rajeev Kadaplackal Rajappan Pillai |
In-app purchases
Revera
- Premium Membership$19.991 Year
- Premium Membership3 Days trial$19.991 Year
OwnNotes
- OwnNotes - Remove Ad$4.99









