Comparison

ButterNote vs AfterNote

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

AfterNote

Features
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Therapy Notes AI helps therapists finish clinical notes faster after every session. Speak or type a quick post-session summary, then turn it into a clean, editable therapy note. Create SOAP, DAP, BIRP, GIRP, progress notes, and session notes in minutes while keeping full control over the final record. Built for solo therapists, counselors, psychologists, social workers, and private practice clinicians who want a faster way to document sessions without recording the full therapy session. Finish notes faster After a session, open the app, select the client, and add a short summary. Therapy Notes AI helps organize your thoughts into a structured clinical note you can review, edit, save, and copy into your EHR. Keep clients organized Create client profiles, save session notes, review previous progress, and keep documentation organized in one private workspace. Write in your format Generate notes in common clinical formats, including: SOAP notes DAP notes BIRP notes GIRP notes Progress notes Session notes Case notes Stay in control The app creates a draft. You review, edit, and approve the final note before saving or exporting. Designed for therapist workflows Use Therapy Notes AI to: Turn voice summaries into structured notes Write progress notes faster Organize notes by client Review session history Copy notes into your EHR Create concise clinical documentation Reduce after-hours paperwork No full-session recording required Therapy Notes AI is designed for therapists who want faster documentation without placing an AI recorder in the therapy room. Add only the summary you choose to include. Important Therapy Notes AI is a documentation assistant. It does not provide therapy, diagnosis, crisis support, clinical decision-making, or medical advice. Clinicians are responsible for reviewing and approving all notes before use. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12QB7ieRc4cUFvs6wOsgPBw_N8HV8dbc8SpVCtuw2SdU/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

ButterNote4 screens
AfterNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AfterNote at none against ButterNote's 2. ButterNote's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price and ads 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. AfterNote asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
ButterNote versus AfterNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterButterNoteAfterNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperButterCorpAmine Khaoui

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ButterNote

Subscriptions2
  • Butternote Monthly7 Days trial$49.991 Month
  • Butternote Annual7 Days trial$299.991 Year
None

AfterNote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ButterNote free?
ButterNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AfterNote free?
AfterNote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ButterNote or AfterNote have ads?
Neither ButterNote nor AfterNote shows ads.

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