Comparison

LoroNote vs SimpleTask

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

Head to head
About

LoroNote

This AI-powered voice recorder offers studio-grade transcription with advanced privacy features. It processes audio entirely on-device, supports over 100 languages, and integrates with Apple Intelligence for enhanced productivity. Features include on-wrist recording, import/export options, and smart organization tools.

Highlights
  • On-device AI transcription
  • 100% privacy
  • Offline functionality
  • Apple Intelligence integration
  • Apple Watch app
  • Import/export audio and text
  • Customizable dictionary
Features
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LoroNote is the ultimate AI transcription voice recorder. Experience studio-grade accuracy with OpenAI’s Whisper Large V3 Turbo engine, processed 100% on-device for unmatched privacy and security. ■ Why LoroNote? • Fast & Accurate: High-speed transcription with professional-grade accuracy. • 100% Private: All audio and text are processed locally on your iPhone. No data ever leaves your device. • Offline Ready: Works perfectly in Airplane Mode or without internet. ■ Powerful AI Features ▶ On-Device Whisper Large V3 Turbo We’ve optimized the state-of-the-art Whisper Large V3 Turbo model to run directly on your iPhone. Get the highest possible accuracy and speed available on a mobile device, without the privacy risks or delays of cloud servers. ▶ Apple Intelligence Integration Supercharge your productivity with Apple Intelligence. Instantly summarize hour-long meetings, extract key action items, and refine your notes using the latest on-device AI capabilities. ▶ Speaker Identification See who's speaking, rename speakers, and share transcripts with speaker labels. ▶ Apple Watch App & Complications Record ideas, memos, or conversations directly from your wrist. Add complications to your watch face for instant access. Your recordings automatically sync to your iPhone for transcription when connected. ▶ iPad Support Experience LoroNote on the big screen. Fully optimized for iPad, making it perfect for reviewing transcripts, editing notes, and multitasking with Split View and Slide Over. ▶ Home & Lock Screen Widgets Start recording or access your recent notes instantly with customizable widgets. Capture the moment before it passes. ■ Pro-Grade Tools ▶ Import & Export • Import Audio/Video: Transcribe mp3, wav, m4a, mp4, mov, and more. • Export Anywhere: Save as Text (TXT) or Subtitles (SRT). Share to Notes, Files, or any other app. ▶ Smart Organization • Folders & Calendar: Organize notes by topic or date. • Search & Replace: Instantly find keywords or batch-replace terms across transcripts. • Custom Dictionary: Add names, technical jargon, or acronyms for perfect recognition. ▶ Advanced Playback • Listen while you read with synced text highlighting. • Edit text easily while listening to the original audio. ■ Supported Languages Auto-detects and transcribes over 100 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and many more. ■ Recommended For • Meetings: Securely record sensitive business discussions. • Students: Transcribe entire lectures for easy review and searching. • Creators: Generate subtitles (SRT) for your videos in minutes. • Journalists: Record interviews and get immediate, searchable text. ■ Usage Note • Supported Devices: - iPhone 13 or later (2021~) - iPhone SE 3rd generation (2022~) - iPad mini 6th generation or later (2021~) - iPad 11th generation or later (2025~) - iPad Air M1 or later (2022~) - iPad Pro M1 or later (2021~) • LoroNote utilizes your device's powerful GPU for fast, accurate transcription. For the best performance on long recordings, please keep the app open during processing. ■ Customer Support • Email: support@loronote.com • Privacy Policy: https://loronote.com/privacy • Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SimpleTask

Features
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SimpleTask is a sleek and elegant to-do list manager that focuses on discrete tasks organized with tags. Built on the best principles from GTD, bullet journaling, and proven productivity methods. Great for the ADHD brain! Why SimpleTask? - Plan your day with clear, actionable tasks while everything else waits in your unscheduled list - Fast gestures and tag filters keep you organized without the fuss - Optional nudge reminders at 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM Features - Plan tasks by day, or leave them unscheduled until you're ready - Intuitive gestures — tap the circle to complete, the task to edit, and swipe right and left to snooze or schedule - Smart recurring tasks — set simple repeats and choose when to schedule the next task upon completion - Quick Add widget for speedy task entry - iCloud sync keeps your data secure across all your devices - Complete Apple Watch companion app - Up to 200 new tasks per month SimpleTask Plus (Optional Upgrade) - AI chat for personalized, actionable help with any task - Detailed stats on your productivity habits, including daily and weekly completions, streaks, and all-time totals - Unlimited tasks - Add notes to a task - Search all tasks - Share tasks directly to your calendar SimpleTask EULA: https://manicgrin.com/simpletask-end-user-licence-agreement-eula SimpleTask Privacy Policy: https://manicgrin.com/simpletask-privacy-policy

Screenshots

LoroNote4 screens
SimpleTask4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LoroNote at every 4 days against SimpleTask's every 2 months. 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. LoroNote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and SimpleTask sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LoroNote ships an update every 4 days, SimpleTask every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
LoroNote versus SimpleTask: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoroNoteSimpleTask
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (53 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings53 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.617.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size696 MB13 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRich Soft Co., LtdManicgrin Media Ltd

In-app purchases

4 purchases

LoroNote

Subscriptions3
  • Loro Pro Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$39.99
2 purchases

SimpleTask

Subscriptions2
  • SimpleTask Plus Monthly$0.991 Month
  • SimpleTask Plus Yearly$9.991 Year

Questions

Is LoroNote free?
LoroNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SimpleTask free?
SimpleTask is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LoroNote or SimpleTask have ads?
Neither LoroNote nor SimpleTask shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LoroNote or SimpleTask?
LoroNote ships an update every 4 days, and SimpleTask every 2 months. Most recently, LoroNote was updated on October 28, 2026 and SimpleTask on October 7, 2026.

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