Nami vs Inkwell
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nami
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You speak, Nami takes notes Turn voice recordings, audio files, and online meetings into clear transcripts, summaries, key points, and action items. From a passing idea to a detailed discussion, Nami helps you capture what was said and make sense of it afterward RECORD YOUR THOUGHTS Capture ideas while they’re fresh without stopping to type. Record a personal voice note, lecture, interview, or conversation, then turn it into structured notes you can review and edit • Record directly in Nami • Import existing audio files • Read the full transcript • Review summaries, key points, and next steps INVITE NAMI TO A MEETING Paste a supported Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, or Zoom meeting link so Nami can join and take notes. Stay focused on the conversation, then return to a transcript and an organized record of the discussion Review the main topics, revisit decisions, and find action items without working through the entire recording again AUTOMATICALLY JOIN FROM YOUR CALENDAR Connect Google Calendar and choose which eligible scheduled meetings Nami should join automatically • View upcoming calendar events • Turn auto-recording on or off for individual eligible meetings • Return to structured notes after the meeting Calendar auto-recording is available for eligible Google Calendar events with supported Google Meet links FIND THE MEANING, NOT JUST THE WORDS A transcript preserves the conversation. Nami helps you understand it • Get AI-generated summaries for a quick overview • Extract key points and important decisions • Identify action items and follow-ups • Review the full transcript when you need more context • Edit generated notes to keep what matters to you ASK NAMI ABOUT YOUR NOTES Have a question about something you recorded? Ask your note directly Find a detail from a lecture, revisit a meeting decision, or ask what needs to happen next. Nami draws on the note’s transcript, summary, key points, and action items to answer your questions TRANSLATE AND SHARE Bring your notes into another language or share them in the format that fits your workflow • Translate notes into more than 70 languages • Share notes as text, audio, or PDF • Send summaries and follow-ups to teammates or classmates • Keep a readable record for future reference GIVE EVERY NOTE A PLACE Keep useful information close, whether it came from a quick recording or a recurring meeting • Organize notes with tags • Pin important notes for quick access • Search your collection • Sign in to sync notes across devices • Use the Home Screen widget for faster access FOR WORK, STUDY, AND EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO REMEMBER Capture team discussions, client conversations, lectures, research interviews, brainstorms, study sessions, and personal ideas Start with your voice, an audio file, a meeting link, or your calendar. Leave with notes you can understand, revisit, and use Terms of Use: https://www.namiwv.com/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.namiwv.com/privacy-policy
Inkwell
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Inkwell connects Apple Pencil handwriting and audio on one timeline. • Record audio while taking handwritten notes • Tap handwriting to play from that moment • Navigate multiple pages and recording segments • Share the writing process as a real MP4 time-lapse • Export single- or multi-page PDFs • Organize with folders, note locks, pens, and paper templates • Back up notes and recordings in one .inkwell file • One-time Pro purchase with no monthly subscription Your notes are stored on your device. You can now import PDFs, write on them with Apple Pencil, and replay audio from your handwriting.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Nami at every 10 days against Inkwell's every 4 weeks. Inkwell's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17). 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
Both are free to download. Nami sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days and Inkwell sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Nami ships an update every 10 days, Inkwell every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Nami | Inkwell |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 292 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marco Vastolo | NOH HIYEONG |
In-app purchases
Nami
- Pro - Weekly3 Days trial$8.997 Days
- Pro - Annual$99.991 Year
- 50 Nami Coins$2.99
- 200 Nami Coins$8.99
- 500 Nami Coins$19.99
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- 1200 Nami Coins$39.99
Inkwell
- Inkwell Pro$4.99









