Comparison

ZensNote vs Nivra

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

Head to head
About

ZensNote

Transform lectures, meetings, and readings into structured AI-powered notes. Record audio, import documents, or scan pages to generate summaries, flashcards, and infographics. Study smarter with AI-driven quizzes and personalized review focused on weak areas.

Highlights
  • AI-powered note generation and summarization
  • Real-time transcription and speaker detection
  • Auto-generated flashcards with spaced repetition
  • AI-driven quizzes and mastery tracking
  • Podcast-style audio playback of notes
  • Infographic and mind map creation
  • Collaboration and sharing options
Features
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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 • 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: Note templates — pick a template and AI generates your notes in that format • New: An improved note structure — clearer sections and key points 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. Start free today — turn your next lecture, meeting, or reading into notes you'll actually study from. Cancel anytime.

About

Nivra

Features
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Nivra transforms your voice into organized study material. Record lectures, meetings, or any audio and get instant AI-powered transcriptions, summaries, quizzes, flashcards, and key points. RECORD & TRANSCRIBE Capture any audio with one tap. Get accurate transcriptions in 150+ languages powered by Groq Whisper V3 Turbo. Works in the background. YOUTUBE IMPORT Paste any YouTube link to instantly get video transcripts. Generate summaries, quizzes, and flashcards from any video. AI-POWERED SUMMARIES Choose from 6 summary styles: - Concise: Quick key takeaways - Detailed: Comprehensive coverage - Bullet Points: Scannable format - Exam Prep: Focus on testable content - Cornell Notes: Structured study format - Mind Map: Visual concept mapping QUIZZES & FLASHCARDS AI automatically generates multiple-choice quizzes and swipeable flashcard decks from your recordings. Test yourself and track your progress. SMART FOLDERS Organize recordings by subject with custom colors and icons. Keep everything tidy. IMPORT & EXPORT Import audio files or extract audio from videos. Export transcripts as TXT, SRT, or VTT subtitle files. TIMESTAMP NAVIGATION Every summary includes clickable timestamps. Tap to jump to that exact moment in the recording or YouTube video. NIVRA PRO - Weekly plan: 150 transcription minutes every week - Yearly plan: 600 transcription minutes every month - AI summaries, quizzes, flashcards and key points - YouTube import and unlimited folders - Need more? Add extra minutes anytime Without a subscription you can record and organize your lectures; transcription and AI tools require Nivra Pro. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://nivraapp.github.io/nivra/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://nivraapp.github.io/nivra/terms.html

Screenshots

ZensNote4 screens
Nivra4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ZensNote at 15.6 against Nivra's 17. 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. ZensNote sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Nivra sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZensNote ships an update every 3 months, Nivra every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
ZensNote versus Nivra: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZensNoteNivra
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStudy Note AIYusuf Omer Erem

In-app purchases

8 purchases

ZensNote

Subscriptions4
  • AI Learning Tools: Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Smart Notebook: Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Knowledge Suite: Annual7 Days trial$79.991 Year
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  • ZensNote Premium — Yearly1 Year trial$79.991 Year
One-time4
  • 250 Study Credits$5.99
  • 1,000 Study Credits$19.99
  • 3,000 Study Credits$49.99
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  • 7,000 Study Credits$99.99
5 purchases

Nivra

Subscriptions4
  • Nivra Pro Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Plus$3.991 Month
  • Pro$8.991 Month
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  • Nivra Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • 1000 Extra Minutes$9.99

Questions

Is ZensNote free?
ZensNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nivra free?
Nivra is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ZensNote or Nivra have ads?
Neither ZensNote nor Nivra shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZensNote or Nivra?
ZensNote ships an update every 3 months, and Nivra every 2 months. Most recently, ZensNote was updated on October 28, 2026 and Nivra on October 25, 2026.

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