# Smart Notes vs FileBeam

The clearest difference is rating: FileBeam at 5.0 against Smart Notes's 3.8. FileBeam also leads on ads (none vs shown). Smart Notes's advantage is ratings volume (52 vs 6) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Notes sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and FileBeam sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FileBeam holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Notes has 52 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Smart Notes ships an update monthly, FileBeam every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Notes | FileBeam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-notes-ai-voice-notes/id6764038640/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filebeam-file-transfer/id6770772143/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **52** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 46 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [秀珍 陆](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874536707) | [秋晖 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896738675) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-notes-ai-voice-notes/id6764038640)

This app uses AI to summarize notes and transcribe audio in real-time. It integrates with your calendar for dynamic task management, offers a four-quadrant prioritization system, and incorporates the Pomodoro Technique with focus tracking.

**Highlights:** AI-driven note summarization, Real-time recording and transcription, Dynamic calendar and task check-in, Four Quadrant task management, Pomodoro Technique timer, Focus checks and statistics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Note Pro Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Note Pro Weekly | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Note Pro Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Note Pro Monthly | $39.99 | per month |


### FileBeam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filebeam-file-transfer/id6770772143)

Easily send photos, videos, documents, and contacts between devices wirelessly. Share files with people nearby or create secure links for remote recipients. Manage your shared files with options like passwords and expiration dates.

**Highlights:** Nearby phone-to-phone transfer, Remote file sharing with secure links, Password-protected downloads, Link expiration options, Download limit controls, Private Vault for received files

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro | $39.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Notes free?

Smart Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FileBeam free?

FileBeam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Smart Notes or FileBeam?

FileBeam is rated higher. Smart Notes averages 3.8 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while FileBeam averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Smart Notes or FileBeam have ads?

Smart Notes shows ads; FileBeam does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Notes or FileBeam?

Smart Notes ships an update monthly, and FileBeam every 3 weeks. Most recently, Smart Notes was updated on September 14, 2026 and FileBeam on September 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*