# LocalNote vs Onyx

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Onyx at none against LocalNote's 2. Onyx also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). LocalNote's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LocalNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Onyx asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | LocalNote | Onyx |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localnote-private-voice-notes/id6759070933/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 6 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Balderston](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819162485) | [David Azancot](https://appshunter.io/developer/507868249) |

## What reviewers say

### LocalNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localnote-private-voice-notes/id6759070933)

Record, transcribe, and summarize audio privately on your device. This app allows you to capture important moments with bookmarks, generate summaries, and ask questions about your notes. All data remains on your device unless you choose to share it.

**Highlights:** One-tap recording, AI-powered transcription, Customizable summaries, Q&A on notes, On-device privacy, Searchable transcripts, Bookmark important moments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LocalNote Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| LocalNote Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


### Onyx

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onyx-private-ai-chat/id6770044762)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LocalNote free?

LocalNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Onyx free?

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

### Do LocalNote or Onyx have ads?

Onyx shows ads; LocalNote does not.

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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.*