Comparison

AI Transcribe by Evernote vs Balak

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

Head to head
About

AI Transcribe by Evernote

Effortlessly convert audio, video, and images into editable, searchable text. This tool supports numerous file formats and languages, making it ideal for capturing notes, lectures, and meetings on the go. Enhance your productivity by transforming spoken or written content into usable text.

Highlights
  • Multimodal transcription (audio, video, image)
  • OCR and handwriting recognition
  • Speaker recognition for meetings
  • Accurate transcription in noisy environments
  • Support for over 50 languages
  • Privacy-focused data handling
Features
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Unlock the full power of your ideas instantly. Evernote's AI Transcribe turns your audio, video, and images into editable, searchable text on the go: at work, in class, or anywhere in between. Key Features - Multimodal Transcription Upload or record audio, video, or images and transform them into text with a tap. Supports popular formats like MP3, WAV, MP4, MOV, JPG, PNG, PDFs, and more. Even paste video URLs (YouTube, social media, cloud links) and watch your content transform into text. - Powerful OCR and Handwriting Recognition Your handwritten or printed notes are no longer stuck on paper. Snap a photo or upload a scan. AI Transcribe converts handwritten content into editable, searchable text in multiple languages. - Zoom & Meeting-Ready Transcribe Zoom meetings effortlessly, just by uploading the recording. Your transcription will automatically recognize speakers, making it easier to follow. - Accurate in Real-World Conditions AI trained to handle diverse accents, background noise, and less-than-ideal recordings. A high-quality mic helps but results stay impressive even in noisy environments. - Global Language Support Transcribe in over 50 languages! Perfect for international use, multilingual teams, students, and researchers. - Privacy-First by Design Your content is only used to power the transcription, period. AI doesn't learn from your files, and uploads are processed securely by third parties and erased within 30 days. Why You'll Love It - Never miss a word again. From lectures and meetings to voice memos and handwritten notes capture everything into searchable, editable text effortlessly. - Boost productivity. Less typing, more time organizing and creating. Instantly search transcripts, extract highlights, tag key points, or draft summaries—all in one place. - Super flexible, super helpful. Works with almost any file type or source and fits seamlessly into your Evernote workflow. - Global-ready. Accurate transcription across languages makes it perfect for international students, professionals, and teams. - Trustworthy and secure. Evernote prioritizes privacy: your data stays private and protected. Your words. Wherever they come from, whatever they are make them yours. Download now to simplify transcription and make your notes work for you. Useful Links: Privacy Policy: https://evernote.com/privacy/policy Terms of Service: https://evernote.com/legal/terms-of-service

About

Balak

Features
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Balak is a note on the fridge that lives in your pocket: one calm place for what is on your mind. • Catch the idea before it escapes: the field is ready, and dictation is one tap away. • Four tasks for today, and "Pick one for me" when you do not know where to start. • "Start": one task on the screen and a visual timer, nothing else. • My dates: a countdown in days and hours for the dentist, a passport renewal, a birthday, with a reminder on time. • Spaces: Home, Work and whatever you like, each with its own tasks, notes and dates. • People with hand-drawn faces, shared projects, and a family space when you want to share. • A bell that keeps what reached you from others (a class post, a task in a shared space, a note on the family fridge), with a dot, never a number. • Home Screen widgets, and a Live Activity for a focus session and the next appointment. • No red, no streaks, no points. Something past its date gets one quiet sentence. • Two looks: the calm BV2 and a black-and-white E-ink. Dark mode included. • Seventeen languages, including Arabic and English. Balak is for anyone who finds it hard to start or easy to get distracted, including people with ADHD. It is an everyday organising tool: it does not diagnose or treat anything, and it is not a substitute for a professional. Everything works on your device without an account. The Balak account is optional: it syncs your devices with no email and no password, with an optional recovery email only. You can delete it from inside the app at any time.

Screenshots

AI Transcribe by Evernote4 screens
Balak4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Balak at none against AI Transcribe by Evernote's 4. Balak also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. AI Transcribe by Evernote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Balak asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AI Transcribe by Evernote ships an update every 9 days, Balak weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AI Transcribe by Evernote versus Balak: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAI Transcribe by EvernoteBalak
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.3 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.0.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEvernote CorporationSami Naameh

In-app purchases

4 purchases

AI Transcribe by Evernote

Subscriptions4
  • Evernote AI Transcribe Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Evernote AI Transcribe Weekly7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Evernote AI Transcribe Annual7 Days trial$69.991 Year
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  • Evernote AI Transcribe Annual$69.991 Year
None

Balak

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AI Transcribe by Evernote free?
AI Transcribe by Evernote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Balak free?
Balak is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AI Transcribe by Evernote or Balak have ads?
Neither AI Transcribe by Evernote nor Balak shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AI Transcribe by Evernote or Balak?
AI Transcribe by Evernote ships an update every 9 days, and Balak weekly. Most recently, AI Transcribe by Evernote was updated on October 30, 2026 and Balak on October 31, 2026.

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