# Notes,Notepad vs Hearless

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Notes,Notepad at none against Hearless's 6. Notes,Notepad also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs weekly). Hearless's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hearless sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 7 days. Notes,Notepad asks for nothing beyond the download.

Notes,Notepad ships an update every 4 days, Hearless weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notes,Notepad | Hearless |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 74 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Primus Okorie](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812329485) | [Valentin Kauffmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854378031) |

## What reviewers say

### Notes,Notepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notesnotepad/id6756218017)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hearless

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearless-voice-to-text/id6759266334)

This app converts spoken words into text, allowing you to record audio or import files for accurate transcription. You can then edit, summarize, translate, and share your text, with a focus on privacy and on-device processing.

**Highlights:** Record audio directly, Import audio/video for transcription, Review transcripts with playback, Edit, rename, and share transcriptions, Summarize and translate text, On-device file preparation

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium weekly | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium mensual | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| 300 credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 900 credits | $12.99 | one-time |
| 2000 credits | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notes,Notepad free?

Notes,Notepad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hearless free?

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

### Do Notes,Notepad or Hearless have ads?

Neither Notes,Notepad nor Hearless shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Notes,Notepad or Hearless?

Notes,Notepad ships an update every 4 days, and Hearless weekly. Most recently, Notes,Notepad was updated on October 2, 2026 and Hearless on October 1, 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.*