5cut vs ZensNote

Long lectures? Hour-long meetings? 5cut turns recordings into shorter videos and searchable transcripts - on your iPhone or iPad. FOR STUDENTS Record class or import a lecture video. 5cut removes the silence, keeps the words, and gives you a transcript you can study from. FOR MEETING & INTERVIEW NOTE-TAKERS Drop in a meeting recording, voice memo, or interview. 5cut trims the dead air, transcribes the conversation, and separates speakers so you can find the important parts faster. HOW IT WORKS 1. Record in 5cut or import from Photos and Files. 2. Watch the waveform - green is speech, red is silence. 3. Drag the slider or choose a Smart Mode preset. 4. Review the transcript, speaker labels, and subtitles. 5. Export the cleaned video. SMART MODE Three one-tap presets: • Gentle - keeps more, cuts less • Moderate - balanced (recommended) • Aggressive - maximum time saved TRANSCRIPTION OPTIONS Generate searchable transcripts and captions in 30+ languages, depending on the selected engine. Every engine runs on the device — nothing is uploaded for processing. Burn subtitles into the video or export SRT/text transcripts. SPEAKER IDENTIFICATION Multiple people in the recording? 5cut identifies up to 4 speakers automatically. Color-coded in the transcript, renamable for your project. EXPORT TO YOUR STUDY TOOLS Send transcripts and notes directly to Apple Notes, Markdown, Anki flashcards, Notion, or Obsidian. BATCH PROCESSING (Premium) A whole semester of lectures or a week of meetings? Queue them all and process with the same settings. YOUR RECORDINGS NEVER LEAVE YOUR DEVICE Every transcript is generated on your iPhone or iPad. There is no 5cut server, no cloud processing, and no third-party transcription service. No account. No ads. No tracking. No analytics. Speech recognition runs through Apple's on-device engine or a local model you download once — your audio is never sent anywhere. Record a lecture, transcribe it, and export your notes with the device in airplane mode. FREE TO USE • Unlimited editing and previewing • Transcription preview (first 5 minutes) and Smart Export Lite • 5 exports per month • Small watermark on free exports PREMIUM • Unlimited exports • No watermark • Batch processing • Full-length transcription • Speaker controls and AI summaries where supported • Monthly subscription or one-time lifetime upgrade - prices shown in-app, adjusted for your region Privacy Policy: https://get5cut.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://get5cut.com/terms/

Join 50K+ learners who turn lectures, meetings, and readings into clear, structured AI notes — in seconds. Record live, attach audio, import PDFs, scan pages, or paste a link. ZensNote turns it all into something you can actually study from. ◆ CAPTURE FROM ANYWHERE • Record lectures with real-time transcription and speaker detection • New: Attach and play audio right inside any note — recordings and writing in one place • Import PDFs, web articles, and YouTube videos automatically • Snap photos — OCR extracts text in 20+ languages • Upload audio files in MP3, WAV, or M4A ◆ AI-POWERED NOTE INTELLIGENCE • New: Smarter summaries with a clearer structure — key points and sections you can scan in seconds • Generate infographics that make your notes click • Ask AI about your content — get instant, sourced answers • Create mind maps that show how ideas connect ◆ STUDY SMARTER, NOT HARDER • Auto-generated flashcards with spaced-repetition tracking • Quiz yourself: multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and more • Track mastery across every subject • Focus review on weak spots — remember more in less time ◆ LISTEN & LEARN ON THE GO • Turn any note into an AI-generated podcast episode • Choose a voice style: lecture recap, conversation, or deep dive • Chapter navigation, speed control, and offline playback • Build playlists for commute-friendly revision ◆ SHARE & COLLABORATE • Share via link, QR code, or export as PDF, image, or audio • Set permissions: view-only, comment, or suggest edits • See analytics: views, time spent, and engagement ◆ WHY LEARNERS CHOOSE ZENSNOTE Students, educators, and professionals trust ZensNote to spend less time organizing and more time understanding. Advanced AI delivers accurate transcription and summaries in 20+ languages — notes you can rely on. ◆ SUBSCRIPTION ZensNote is free to start, with limited AI processing. Premium unlocks unlimited transcription, AI features, podcast generation, and an ad-free experience — as weekly, monthly, or annual plans. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Privacy Policy: https://zensnote.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://zensnote.com/terms Questions? Email support@zensnote.com — we reply within 24 hours. Start free today — turn your next lecture, meeting, or reading into notes you'll actually study from. Cancel anytime.