# Astari vs Raycon Notes

The clearest difference is rating: Astari at 4.5 against Raycon Notes's 3.2. Astari also leads on ratings volume (531 vs 11) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Astari sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Raycon Notes sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Astari holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Astari has 531 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Astari's written reviews are positive against 38% of Raycon Notes's.

Astari ships an update every 11 days, Raycon Notes every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Astari | Raycon Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (531 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astari-ai-note-taker/id6748829893/reviews)** | [3.2 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raycon-notes/id6756375627/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **531** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **41.1% of reviews** | 38.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#84** | — |
| Size | 117 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Grifalop Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825861453) | [Raycon Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1860332028) |

## What reviewers say

### Astari

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astari-ai-note-taker/id6748829893)

**Currently charting:** #84 Top Grossing · Productivity, #175 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Record, transcribe, and summarize your voice with AI. This tool helps you stay focused by turning spoken words into organized, searchable notes in real time, saving you significant time each month.

**Highlights:** One-tap voice recording, AI transcription, AI-powered summaries, Distraction-free interface, Real-time note organization, Voice journaling

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Access | $21.99 | per month |
| Annual Special Deal | $83.99 | per year |
| Yearly 80% off | $89.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $119.99 | per year |
| Annual Access | $129.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $149.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $169.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $179.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $199.99 | one-time |


### Raycon Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raycon-notes/id6756375627)

This app pairs with a dedicated AI notetaker device to record, transcribe, and summarize conversations. It helps users stay present by turning spoken moments into organized, searchable notes, ideal for meetings, lectures, and brainstorming.

**Highlights:** AI-powered recording companion, Automatic transcription, AI-generated summaries, Searchable voice history, Custom topic management, One-tap device pairing

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Raycon Notes Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Raycon Notes Premium | $15.99 | per month |
| Raycon Notes Premium | $99.99 | per year |
| Raycon Notes Premium | $124.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Astari free?

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

### Is Raycon Notes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Astari or Raycon Notes?

Astari is rated higher. Astari averages 4.5 out of 5 from 531 ratings, while Raycon Notes averages 3.2 from 11 ratings.

### Do Astari or Raycon Notes have ads?

Neither Astari nor Raycon Notes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Astari or Raycon Notes?

Astari ships an update every 11 days, and Raycon Notes every 4 weeks. Most recently, Astari was updated on November 13, 2026 and Raycon Notes on November 13, 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.*