Comparison

RecTapApp vs STIL.NOTE

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

Head to head
About

RecTapApp

Features
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RecTapApp turns your meeting recordings into AI-generated summaries in just one tap. Who it's for: · People who spend too much time writing up meeting summaries · Those who want to accurately capture in-person or online meetings · Anyone who doesn't want to pay for another AI subscription · Teams that need to share meeting notes instantly 【Recording】 In-person meetings: High-quality microphone recording Background recording — keeps going even when the app is closed Start and stop recording from Apple Watch with one tap Calendar integration automatically sets the title from your next event 【No dedicated gadget needed】 AI meeting note gadgets cost hundreds of dollars upfront, plus $13–20/month in subscriptions. With RecTapApp, your existing iPhone + Apple Watch become a high-performance meeting notes device. · Gadget cost: $0 (use devices you already own) · Monthly subscription: $0 (BYOK — use your own API key) · AI processing cost per session: from approx. $0.01 (with Gemini) · Use it every day for less than $0.35/month. Save over $170 per year. 【AI Auto-Summary】 Apple SpeechAnalyzer (completely free): No API key needed. On-device processing, ready to use now Gemini / GPT-4 / Claude: BYOK (Bring Your Own Key) — use your own API key, zero monthly fees Approx. $0.01 per 30-minute meeting (with Gemini) Intelligent summary generated automatically from transcription Auto-extracts topics, decisions, and action items 【Auto-save to Google Docs】 Save summaries directly to Google Drive Auto-organized into your RecTapApp > Summaries folder Local save mode also available (view from Files app) 【Privacy First】 All recording data stored locally on your device API keys protected with AES-256-GCM encryption + Keychain Zero-knowledge design — we never access your data Two-factor authentication (TOTP) for extra account security 【Apple Watch Support】 Start and stop recording from your wrist Complication support — one-tap operation from your watch face Recordings automatically transferred to iPhone ※ Apple SpeechAnalyzer is available for free (Siri must be enabled). ※ Gemini / GPT-4 / Claude summaries require an API key from each provider (in-app guide explains how to get one). ※ Google Docs saving requires Google Drive access permission.

About

STIL.NOTE

Features
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Just record, and STIL.NOTE turns talk into a clean note — transcript, speakers, and summary. Meetings, calls, lectures, interviews, or a quick memo to yourself: what was said becomes an organized note. Everything happens on your iPhone. Speech recognition and summaries run on-device with Apple technologies (Speech and Apple Intelligence). Your recordings are never sent to a server. ■ What it does - Real-time transcription - Handles mixed Japanese and English audio - Tells speakers apart (enroll a voice to see names like "Alex") - Reads the scene and sorts decisions, to-dos, and key points automatically - Outline summaries with clear section headings - Attach meeting materials (PDF) to sharpen recognition and summaries - Auto-titles from the summary; search across all your notes - Export as Markdown, text, or audio (WAV / M4A); add to Obsidian ■ Apple Watch - Start, stop, and mark highlights without taking out your iPhone - Record on Apple Watch alone; it transfers to your iPhone to process ■ Privacy - Audio, transcripts, and summaries stay on your device — nothing is sent out - No account required - iCloud sync uses your own iCloud only (optional; every feature works with it off) ■ STIL.NOTE Pro (in-app purchase) - Go further with every feature. Choose monthly, yearly, or a one-time Lifetime. Requires an iPhone that supports Apple Intelligence. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://stil.photo/en/privacy

Screenshots

RecTapApp4 screens
STIL.NOTE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RecTapApp at none against STIL.NOTE's 3. RecTapApp also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.4). On price, ads 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. STIL.NOTE sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. RecTapApp asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RecTapApp ships an update daily, STIL.NOTE every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
RecTapApp versus STIL.NOTE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRecTapAppSTIL.NOTE
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMITSUOMI ITOTatsuro Higuchi

In-app purchases

None

RecTapApp

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

STIL.NOTE

Subscriptions2
  • STIL.NOTE Pro (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • STIL.NOTE Pro (Yearly)$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • STIL.NOTE Pro (Lifetime)$59.99

Questions

Is RecTapApp free?
RecTapApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is STIL.NOTE free?
STIL.NOTE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RecTapApp or STIL.NOTE have ads?
Neither RecTapApp nor STIL.NOTE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RecTapApp or STIL.NOTE?
RecTapApp ships an update daily, and STIL.NOTE every 2 months. Most recently, RecTapApp was updated on September 21, 2026 and STIL.NOTE on September 11, 2026.

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