Comparison

Private AI Note Taker vs Grambo

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

Head to head
About

Private AI Note Taker

This app provides private, on-device AI for meeting notes and transcriptions without cloud reliance. It securely records live meetings or processes uploaded audio/video files, offering AI-generated summaries and searchable notes. Your conversations remain offline and private, never shared or used for model training.

Highlights
  • On-device secure and private note-taking
  • Offline meeting recording and transcription
  • Automatic AI-generated summaries
  • Searchable transcripts and export options
  • Hands-free recording with Siri Shortcuts
  • Support for over 60 languages
  • Choice of transcription models (Apple/WhisperKit)
Features
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Basil is a private AI note taker for meetings. Recording, transcription and summaries all run on your device. Nothing is uploaded, and there is no server holding your conversations. WHY ON-DEVICE MATTERS Most AI note takers send your audio to a cloud service to be transcribed and summarized. Basil doesn't. Transcription runs on the Neural Engine, and summaries are generated locally by Apple Intelligence. There is no account to create, no subprocessor list, and no server to subpoena. RECORD ANY MEETING • In Person — capture the room with your microphone. • Computer (Mac) — capture both sides of a Zoom, Teams or Meet call without putting a bot in the meeting. Nothing joins your call, and nothing leaves your Mac. • Import existing audio or video files. Basil extracts the audio locally. TRANSCRIPTS AND SUMMARIES • A fast live transcript while you record, then a refined, higher-accuracy pass right after the session. • Transcripts include speakers names and are fully exportable. • Summaries, action items, decisions and follow-ups, generated on device. • 60+ languages. • Full-text search across everything you have recorded. BASIL FOR LAW A legal edition for attorneys and firms: • Privilege attestation — an on-device provenance record documenting that a recording was captured and processed locally. • Consent log — a timestamped attestation, built to the strictest all-party-consent standard so one workflow works in every state. • Matters and clients — organize by matter rather than by date. • Privileged & Confidential labeling on recordings, transcripts and exports. These are record-keeping tools for legal professionals. They are not legal services or legal advice, and no software can guarantee a privilege outcome. Basil's contribution is architectural: your client conversations never leave your device. ACROSS YOUR DEVICES A universal app for iPhone, iPad and Mac. Your library syncs through your own iCloud account — your iCloud, not our servers. EXPORT Send notes to Apple Notes, Calendar, Reminders and Files. SUBSCRIPTIONS Basil Pro unlocks unlimited recording. Basil for Law adds the legal feature set above. Free trials are available on both. Current pricing and trial length are shown on the subscription screen in the app. - [Privacy Policy](https://basilai.app/privacy) - [Terms of Use](https://basilai.app/terms)

About

Grambo

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Grambo is an AI-powered writing and grammar assistant designed to help you write clearly, professionally, and confidently across 90+ languages. Whether you're writing emails, social media posts, professional documents, messages, or everyday conversations, Grambo helps you improve grammar, clarity, tone, and fluency in seconds. FEATURES • AI grammar and spelling correction • Rewrite and improve sentences instantly • Professional, casual, and formal tone options • Support for 90+ languages • AI-powered cloud corrections • Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) support • Fast and clean writing experience • Smart multilingual writing assistance SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED A Grambo subscription is required to access the app's AI-powered writing features, including BYOK functionality. The monthly subscription includes a 7-day free trial for eligible users. Subscription options are displayed within the app prior to purchase. PERFECT FOR • Students • Professionals • Content creators • Businesses • Multilingual users • Everyday communication Write smarter with Grambo. Privacy Policy: https://gramboapp.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Private AI Note Taker4 screens
Grambo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Grambo at 16.5 against Private AI Note Taker's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Private AI Note Taker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Grambo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Private AI Note Taker ships an update every 6 days, Grambo every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Private AI Note Taker versus Grambo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivate AI Note TakerGrambo
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (31 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings31 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTONSOR LLCMuhammed Sabeen

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Private AI Note Taker

Subscriptions5
  • Basil AI Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Basil AI Pro Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Basil for Law Monthly3 Days trial$19.991 Month
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  • Basil AI Pro Yearly (Save 17%)7 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Basil for Law Yearly7 Days trial$199.991 Year
One-time1
  • Basil AI Pro Lifetime$199.00
2 purchases

Grambo

Subscriptions1
  • Grambo Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Grambo Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Private AI Note Taker free?
Private AI Note Taker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Grambo free?
Grambo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Private AI Note Taker or Grambo have ads?
Neither Private AI Note Taker nor Grambo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Private AI Note Taker or Grambo?
Private AI Note Taker ships an update every 6 days, and Grambo every 3 days. Most recently, Private AI Note Taker was updated on October 19, 2026 and Grambo on October 13, 2026.

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