# Slate vs Koe

The clearest difference is rating: Koe at 5.0 against Slate's 4.5. Slate's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Koe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slate | Koe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slate-notes-and-canvas/id6758966563/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/koe-voice-notes/id6774836435/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 4 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nagarjuna Reddy Bhimavarapu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876075897) | [Rodolfo Alberto Lopez Terriquez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896502707) |

## What reviewers say

### Slate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slate-notes-and-canvas/id6758966563)

This app combines note-taking with a freeform drawing canvas. Easily add text, sketches, equations, and more using simple commands. Enjoy a distraction-free, dark design optimized for Apple Pencil.

**Highlights:** Text, headings, lists, Tables and charts, Math equations (LaTeX), Images, audio, files, Freeform canvas, Apple Pencil support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Koe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/koe-voice-notes/id6774836435)

This app allows you to quickly record your thoughts and see them transcribed in real-time. Entries are automatically organized by date and can be titled and shared. It's a lightweight tool for capturing ideas without needing an account or subscription.

**Highlights:** One-tap recording, Live transcription, Automatic daily organization, Optional note titles, Shareable transcripts, Cross-device recording (iPhone/Apple Watch)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slate free?

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

### Is Koe free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Slate or Koe?

Koe is rated higher. Slate averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Koe averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Slate or Koe have ads?

Neither Slate nor Koe shows ads.

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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.*