Comparison

Hi Note vs SermonNote

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

Head to head
About

Hi Note

Features
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HiNote – Ghi chú đơn giản, nhanh chóng và riêng tư HiNote là ứng dụng ghi chú được thiết kế để giúp bạn lưu lại ý tưởng, công việc và thông tin cá nhân một cách nhanh chóng và dễ dàng. Tính năng chính: Tạo và chỉnh sửa ghi chú nhanh chóng Lưu trữ dữ liệu hoàn toàn trên thiết bị (offline-first) Không cần đăng nhập, không thu thập dữ liệu người dùng Giao diện đơn giản, dễ sử dụng Tốc độ nhanh, hoạt động ổn định HiNote tập trung vào sự riêng tư và hiệu suất, giúp bạn yên tâm ghi lại mọi thứ quan trọng mà không lo dữ liệu bị chia sẻ.

About

SermonNote

Features
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Hear a sermon in English, get notes in your own language. Choose the sermon's language and yours when you start, and every summary and main point appears in both — translated on your device. SermonNote turns Sunday's message into clear, structured notes — a summary, the main points, and personal applications — and it all runs on your device. Tap record as the sermon begins, put your phone down, and be present. PRIVATE BY DESIGN - Recording, transcription, and notes run entirely on your device - No servers, no account — nothing is uploaded - Your recordings and notes stay yours FROM SERMON TO NOTES - A live transcript scrolls as the preacher speaks - Every message becomes a summary, main points, and applications - Scripture references are detected automatically and become tappable chips - Tap a verse to read the passage — six Bibles are built in, bible.com one tap away - Import a sermon from Voice Memos or Files - Mark moments while it is being preached; correct any line of the transcript STUDY EVERY MESSAGE - Turn any sermon into an expository outline, small-group discussion questions, a five-day devotional, prayer points, or a personal reflection - Search every word across all of your notes - Organize a sermon series with colorful folders BUILT FOR BILINGUAL CHURCHES - Choose the sermon's language and yours once — 14 languages for your notes - Read your notes side by side in a second language, translated on your device - Verse references appear in each language's own book names - Made for bilingual and diaspora congregations STAY IN THE HABIT - A gentle Sunday reminder and a week-by-week streak - Share a quote card from the message with your group Whether you take notes in the pew or lead a small group by Wednesday, SermonNote helps Sunday's message stay with you all week. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Hi Note4 screens
SermonNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hi Note at none against SermonNote's 3. Hi Note also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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. SermonNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Hi Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Hi Note versus SermonNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHi NoteSermonNote
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVan Thong LuongNeobile LLC

In-app purchases

None

Hi Note

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

SermonNote

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Annual$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro access lifetime$6.99

Questions

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

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