Comparison

ButterNote vs VisitNote AI

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

Head to head
About

ButterNote

This AI-powered medical scribe transforms voice recordings into structured clinical notes instantly, processed entirely on your device for maximum patient privacy. It's designed for dental professionals, offering specialized templates and seamless integration with EHRs.

Highlights
  • One-tap voice recording
  • Instant on-device AI transcription
  • Auto-generated structured clinical notes
  • Review and edit notes before export
  • Sync de-identified notes to web dashboard
  • Specialized dental templates
  • Apple Watch support
Features
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ButterNote is the AI-powered medical scribe that turns your voice into polished clinical notes in seconds — all processed on your device for complete patient privacy. RECORD. TRANSCRIBE. CHART. DONE. Tap record during any patient encounter. ButterNote captures your voice, transcribes it instantly using on-device AI, and generates structured clinical notes ready for your EHR. No typing. No templates to fill. No late-night charting. WHY CLINICIANS LOVE BUTTERNOTE - One-tap recording — Start capturing immediately, hands-free - Instant AI transcription — Accurate voice-to-text powered by on-device Whisper AI - Auto-generated clinical notes — AI structures your encounter into professional clinical documentation - Review before charting — Edit, approve, and export with confidence - Sync to any device — Access de-identified notes on the web dashboard for easy copy-paste to your EHR BUILT FOR DENTAL ButterNote is the AI scribe designed for dental professionals: Dental Templates: • Dental SOAP Note — Standard dental visit documentation • Dental Procedure Note — Specific procedure documentation • Comprehensive Dental Exam — Full clinical findings • Dental Emergency Note — Acute presentations • And more specialized dental templates PRIVACY BY DESIGN — NOT BY PROMISE Unlike cloud-based scribes that upload your patient recordings to remote servers, ButterNote processes everything on your iPhone: • Voice recording stays on your device — never uploaded • Transcription runs locally using Whisper AI — no internet required • Only de-identified notes sync to the cloud — PHI is stripped before any data leaves your phone • No third-party access to patient audio — ever This isn't just HIPAA compliance — it's privacy by architecture. APPLE WATCH SUPPORT Start recordings directly from your Apple Watch during procedures. Audio transfers seamlessly to your iPhone for transcription and note generation — perfect for chairside use when your phone isn't handy. HOW IT WORKS 1. Record — Tap the mic and speak naturally during your patient encounter 2. Transcribe — On-device AI converts speech to text in seconds 3. Generate — AI creates a structured clinical note from your transcript 4. Review — Edit any section, then approve when ready 5. Sync — De-identified notes sync to the web dashboard for EHR copy-paste PERFECT FOR • Dentists & dental hygienists Download ButterNote today and reclaim your evenings. Your patients — and your family — will thank you. Terms of Service: https://butternote.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://butternote.com/privacy

About

VisitNote AI

Features
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VisitNote AI is the smart clinical documentation companion for therapists and clinicians. Document patient visits with AI-assisted SOAP notes, track time and mileage automatically, and manage your clinical schedule from anywhere. KEY FEATURES: AI-Powered Documentation Record your visit and let AI generate SOAP notes from your voice. Real-time speech recognition captures clinical details so you can focus on your patient. Visit Timer & GPS Tracking Automatic time tracking with GPS-verified travel distance. Track every phase — traveling, on site, documenting — with one tap. Interactive Patient Map See all your patients on a map with today's visits highlighted. Get turn-by-turn directions and track your travel in real time. Offline-First Architecture Full functionality without internet. Notes, timers, and patient data all work offline and sync automatically when you reconnect. Patient Management Comprehensive patient charts, visit history, and documents at your fingertips. Search your caseload instantly. Secure Messaging Communicate with your care team through encrypted real-time messaging. Schedule Management View and create visit appointments. Stay organized with your daily schedule and never miss a visit. Organization Support Work independently or as part of a clinical organization — home health agency, clinic, staffing company, or private practice. BUILT FOR CLINICIANS: Physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, registered nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals who provide home health or outpatient services. FREE 7-DAY TRIAL Try all features free for 7 days. Then choose monthly or annual subscription to continue. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: VisitNote AI Pro is available as an auto-renewable subscription with two options: • VisitNote Pro Monthly — $14.99/month • VisitNote Pro Annual — $149.99/year Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless 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 in the App Store after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://visitnoteai.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

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VisitNote AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ButterNote at fortnightly against VisitNote AI's every 5 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. ButterNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per month and VisitNote AI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ButterNote ships an update fortnightly, VisitNote AI every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
ButterNote versus VisitNote AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterButterNoteVisitNote AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB43 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperButterCorpHouston IT Developers LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ButterNote

Subscriptions2
  • Butternote Monthly7 Days trial$49.991 Month
  • Butternote Annual7 Days trial$299.991 Year
2 purchases

VisitNote AI

Subscriptions2
  • VisitNote Pro Monthly7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • VisitNote Pro Annual7 Days trial$149.991 Year

Questions

Is ButterNote free?
ButterNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VisitNote AI free?
VisitNote AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ButterNote or VisitNote AI have ads?
Neither ButterNote nor VisitNote AI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ButterNote or VisitNote AI?
ButterNote ships an update fortnightly, and VisitNote AI every 5 months. Most recently, ButterNote was updated on November 5, 2026 and VisitNote AI on October 31, 2026.

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