Comparison

NoteMate vs Hekko

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

Head to head
About

NoteMate

This app transforms recorded lectures into study materials like notes, flashcards, and quizzes. It automatically transcribes audio, offers various summary modes, and allows for easy export to other platforms. Ideal for students who struggle with simultaneous listening and note-taking.

Highlights
  • AI-powered transcription with speaker labels
  • Multiple note summary modes
  • Automatic flashcard generation
  • Multiple-choice quiz creation
  • Export to Notion, Google Drive, PDF, and more
  • Background recording
  • Privacy-focused audio deletion
Features
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NoteMate turns a recorded lecture into notes, flashcards and a quiz — so the hour you spent listening becomes something you can actually revise from. No bot joins your call. No setup. Press record in the lecture hall, a seminar, or a meeting — or import a recording from Voice Memos or any app — and NoteMate does the rest. THE LEARNING LOOP 1. Transcript Accurate transcription with speaker labels and timestamps. Watch it appear live while you record, then search it later for the one thing you half-remember. 2. Notes Six summary modes, so the notes match the recording: Lecture, Notes, Action Items, Interview, Standup and Brainstorm. Lecture mode breaks a session into sections you can revise from. 3. Flashcards A deck built from your notes or the full transcript, ready to flip through on the bus. Edit any card — regenerate the deck later and your edits are kept. 4. Quiz Multiple-choice questions from the same lecture, with an explanation for every answer, including the wrong ones. A mistake teaches you something instead of just marking you down. SEND IT WHERE YOU WORK Export to Notion, Google Drive, PDF, Word, Markdown, plain text, CSV or email. Your notes end up in the system you already use, not locked in another app. MADE FOR HOW STUDENTS ACTUALLY STUDY - Record on your phone, no bot on the attendee list, no recording platform required - Works for in-person lectures, seminars, tutorials and group meetings — anything you can hear - Background recording keeps going when you switch apps or lock your phone - Share Extension imports audio from Voice Memos, Files or any other app - Push notification when your notes are ready - Home screen widgets and iPad support If you find it hard to listen and write at the same time — dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD, or just a fast lecturer — NoteMate records so you can pay attention, and gives you the notes afterwards. FREE TO START The free plan includes 180 minutes of transcription a month, plus one flashcard deck and one quiz each month. No card required. The Academic Year plan is one payment covering both semesters, with unlimited recording, unlimited flashcards and quizzes, every summary mode and every export. PRIVACY Audio recordings are deleted automatically after transcription — within 24 hours on the free plan and 7 days on paid plans. Your transcripts and notes stay. Recordings are processed securely and you can delete your data at any time. Record your next lecture. Revise from it tonight. Terms of use: https://note-mate.app/terms-of-service Privacy policy: https://note-mate.app/privacy-policy

About

Hekko

This app automatically transforms lectures and imported documents into organized study notes, quizzes, and flashcards. It helps students focus on learning by handling note-taking and offers AI-powered explanations and spaced revision scheduling.

Highlights
  • Automatic lecture recording and note structuring
  • Import slides and PDFs
  • Generate revision sheets, quizzes, and flashcards
  • AI-powered explanations and Q&A
  • Spaced revision scheduling
  • Multilingual support for notes
  • Organize all course materials in one place
Features
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Hekko turns your classes into revision-ready notes — automatically. HOW IT WORKS 1. Hit record when the lecture starts, or import your slides and PDFs 2. Hekko listens and structures everything while you focus on the lesson 3. Walk out with a scannable revision sheet, a quiz and flashcards WHY STUDENTS USE IT • Stop choosing between listening and writing everything down • Notes built the way you actually revise — key concepts, definitions, what matters in bold, never walls of text • Test yourself right after the lecture, while it is still fresh • Ask Hekko anything about your course and have it explained again, as many times as you need • Spaced revision that schedules itself around your exam date • Recordings, PDFs and slides — every course in one place BUILT FOR REAL COURSEWORK Hekko is not a generic AI notepad. It is built for classes: the structure of a lecture, the concepts that show up in exams, and a format you can genuinely revise the night before a test. IN YOUR LANGUAGE Record a lecture in the language it is taught in, and choose the language your notes come out in. Free to start. Upgrade any time for unlimited courses. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

NoteMate3 screens
Hekko4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: NoteMate at 15 against Hekko's 2. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. NoteMate sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Hekko sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $13.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NoteMate holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NoteMate has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NoteMate ships an update every 5 days, Hekko every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
NoteMate versus Hekko: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoteMateHekko
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (15 ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.416.4
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBenjamin TindalElian Tornikoski

Customer experience

NoteMate

All ratings15 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Hekko

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

NoteMate

Subscriptions4
  • Starter$3.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Professional$24.991 Month
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  • Academic Year1 Year trial$59.001 Year
6 purchases

Hekko

Subscriptions6
  • Hekko Unlimited - Monthly$13.991 Month
  • Hekko Unlimited Group - Monthly$27.991 Month
  • Hekko Pro - Monthly$29.991 Month
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  • Hekko Unlimited - Yearly$95.991 Year
  • Hekko Unlimited Group - Yearly$191.991 Year
  • Hekko Pro - Yearly$239.991 Year

Questions

Is NoteMate free?
NoteMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hekko free?
Hekko is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NoteMate or Hekko?
NoteMate is rated higher. NoteMate averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Hekko averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do NoteMate or Hekko have ads?
Neither NoteMate nor Hekko shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NoteMate or Hekko?
NoteMate ships an update every 5 days, and Hekko every 4 days. Most recently, NoteMate was updated on October 25, 2026 and Hekko on October 29, 2026.

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