Comparison

Sumly vs AI Note Taker

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

Head to head
About

Sumly

Features
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Audio in. Smart notes out. Sumly turns any recording into clear, structured notes automatically. Meetings, lectures, calls. Never miss what matters again. WHAT SUMLY DOES • Records meetings, lectures and calls • Transcribes every word with high accuracy • Generates smart summaries instantly • Creates AI flashcards from your recordings • Tags and organizes all your notes 4 SUMMARY STYLES Choose the format that fits how you work: Key Points, Notes, Study Notes, or Detailed Report. SHARE IN ONE TAP Export your notes as PDF and share with your team or classmates before they even ask. BUILT FOR PROFESSIONALS & STUDENTS Whether you're in back-to-back meetings or taking lecture notes, Sumly keeps every detail — so you can stay present and focused. YOUR PRIVACY, OUR COMMITMENT All recordings are encrypted. Your data is never sold or shared. Delete everything with one tap, export anytime. Download Sumly and turn every conversation into something you can use. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

AI Note Taker

This app uses AI to automatically transcribe meetings and generate notes, summaries, and insights from audio recordings. It offers features like speaker labeling, translation, and the ability to ask questions about the content.

Highlights
  • Automatic meeting transcription
  • AI-generated notes and summaries
  • Speaker labeling
  • Translation of notes
  • Searchable transcripts
  • AI-powered Q&A on recordings
Features
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NoteWay: AI Note Taker — Transcribe Audio & Video to Text Instantly transcribe audio to text, transcribe video to text, and transform voice recordings into clear, organized AI notes. NoteWay is your AI note taker for meetings, lectures, interviews, and everyday conversations — combining a powerful voice recorder, accurate speech-to-text transcription, and intelligent AI summaries in one app. TRANSCRIBE AUDIO & VIDEO TO TEXT • Transcribe audio to text — record conversations, meetings, lectures, or ideas and automatically convert speech into accurate text. • Transcribe video to text — import video or audio files and quickly generate a complete text transcript. • Video transcription — turn interviews, presentations, recorded meetings, and other videos into readable, searchable text. • Speaker identification — automatically separate speakers so you can easily understand who said what. • Voice recording transcription — transform voice memos and recordings into organized notes you can revisit anytime. AI NOTE TAKER & MEETING NOTES • AI note taker for meetings — capture conversations and automatically turn them into organized meeting notes. • Meeting minutes generator — create structured summaries with important topics, decisions, and action items. • AI meeting summaries — turn long conversations into concise summaries so you can understand the most important information in seconds. • AI note taker for lectures — record classes and automatically generate transcripts, summaries, and study notes. • Smart AI summaries — skip through hours of recordings and quickly review the ideas and information that matter most. SPEECH TO TEXT & VOICE RECORDER • Speech to text — convert spoken words into clear, structured text without typing everything manually. • Voice to text for iPhone — record conversations and instantly transform your voice recordings into text. • Audio transcription — import existing audio files and automatically generate accurate transcripts. • Voice memo transcription — turn quick thoughts, ideas, and personal recordings into searchable written notes. • Powerful voice recorder — capture meetings, lectures, interviews, conversations, and ideas directly from your iPhone. BUILT FOR EVERYDAY PRODUCTIVITY PROFESSIONALS & TEAMS Stay focused during meetings instead of worrying about taking notes. Record conversations and let NoteWay generate transcripts, meeting summaries, key decisions, and action items automatically. STUDENTS & EDUCATORS Record lectures and classes while you focus on learning. Turn hours of spoken material into organized transcripts, summaries, and study notes you can review whenever you need them. JOURNALISTS & CONTENT CREATORS Record interviews, conversations, and ideas and quickly transcribe audio into editable text. Spend less time manually transcribing and more time creating. INTERVIEWS & RESEARCH Capture important conversations and automatically create searchable transcripts, making it easier to revisit quotes, ideas, and important details. CAPTURE MORE. REMEMBER MORE. Stop trying to write down everything yourself. With NoteWay, simply record and let AI handle the rest — from audio transcription and speech to text to organized notes and intelligent summaries. Turn every conversation into notes you can actually use. ENTERPRISE-GRADE SECURITY & PRIVACY Your conversations, ideas, and notes belong to you. We take your privacy seriously. Your audio recordings, transcriptions, meeting notes, and AI-generated summaries are processed using secure protocols designed to keep your information protected. Your private conversations and personal notes are never shared with unauthorized parties. Whether you're recording an important business meeting, lecture, interview, or personal voice memo, NoteWay is designed with privacy and security in mind. Record, transcribe, and summarize with confidence. Terms of Use: https://sk1labs.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://sk1labs.com/privacy

Screenshots

Sumly4 screens
AI Note Taker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sumly at every 4 days against AI Note Taker's every 2 weeks. Sumly also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17). 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. Sumly sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and AI Note Taker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sumly ships an update every 4 days, AI Note Taker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Sumly versus AI Note Taker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSumlyAI Note Taker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (14 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRodger Studio (Apps)Sk1 Labs LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Sumly

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Weekly 13 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly 13 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly 13 Days trial$44.991 Year
4 purchases

AI Note Taker

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Features$8.997 Days
  • Yearly Discount$59.991 Year
  • Pro Features7 Days trial$99.991 Year
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  • Pro Features3 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Sumly free?
Sumly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AI Note Taker free?
AI Note Taker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sumly or AI Note Taker have ads?
Neither Sumly nor AI Note Taker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sumly or AI Note Taker?
Sumly ships an update every 4 days, and AI Note Taker every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sumly was updated on September 29, 2026 and AI Note Taker on September 27, 2026.

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