Comparison

Bryl vs AfterNote

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

Head to head
About

Bryl

This app helps therapists automate note-taking by transcribing and drafting session notes directly on their iPhone. It prioritizes privacy with on-device processing and offers customizable templates for various note types.

Highlights
  • On-device AI transcription and note drafting
  • Supports SOAP, DAP, BIRP, intake, EMDR, and progress notes
  • Offline functionality with Airplane Mode
  • Smart Edit for AI-assisted note revisions
  • Customizable templates
  • Privacy-focused with no cloud processing
  • Export to PDF, RTF, or formatted for EHRs
Features
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End your evening writing notes. Bryl drafts SOAP, DAP, BIRP, intake, EMDR, and progress notes from your session recording — entirely on your iPhone. No cloud. No third-party servers. No BAA needed because there is no third party. WHY THERAPISTS PICK BRYL Most AI therapy scribes upload your client's audio to a cloud they own and ask you to trust the BAA. Bryl is built differently. Recording, transcription, and note drafting all run on your iPhone's Neural Engine. Turn on Airplane Mode and Bryl keeps working — verifiable from the Privacy Proof screen, which shows a live network monitor that always reads zero for client content. YOUR SESSION, START TO FINISH 1. Tap Start. Pause and resume freely. 2. Drop in-session markers — risk flag, verbatim, homework, theme — without breaking eye contact with your client. 3. After session, tap Transcribe. Speakers auto-labeled (Therapist / Client). Edit any line. 4. Tap Generate Note. Pick a template — SOAP, DAP, BIRP, intake, EMDR, progress — or your own. 5. Review, sign with your name and license, seal with a tamper-detecting hash. 6. Export to PDF, RTF, or copy formatted for SimplePractice, TherapyNotes, or TheraNest. SMART EDIT Don't like the assessment? Tap Smart Edit and tell the on-device model what to change — "shorter assessment", "use the client's own words", "CPT-aligned objective". Quick-pick chips for the most common revisions, or write your own. BUILT FOR YOUR PRACTICE - Caseload with treatment goals, mood sparklines, and between-visit check-ins - Sealing a note credits progress to matching treatment goals automatically - Risk markers and sealed-note risk lines surface on the home view - Audio auto-deletes the moment you sign and seal (opt-out for supervision) - Pre-session recap and next-session planning so you walk in prepared - Custom templates for your practice's documentation style PRIVACY BY ARCHITECTURE - Audio encrypted with AES-256-GCM the moment recording stops - iOS Data Protection keeps audio at rest unreadable when the phone is locked - PII automatically redacted before the on-device model sees the transcript, restored in the final note - Sealed notes carry a SHA-256 integrity hash — silent edits are detectable - Face ID lock with configurable auto-lock interval REQUIREMENTS - iPhone 13 or newer, iOS 17+ - About 3 GB free storage for the on-device speech models - About 2.5 to 5 GB for the on-device language model Privacy Policy: https://bryl.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://bryl.app/terms Bryl is a tool for licensed mental health professionals. It is not a medical device and does not provide diagnosis or treatment.

About

AfterNote

This app assists therapists in quickly generating structured clinical notes from post-session summaries. It supports various note formats and helps organize client documentation, reducing after-hours paperwork.

Highlights
  • Generate SOAP, DAP, BIRP, and other clinical notes
  • Convert voice or text summaries into structured notes
  • Organize client profiles and session history
  • Review, edit, and approve notes before saving
  • Copy notes directly into EHR systems
  • Reduce after-hours documentation time
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

Bryl4 screens
AfterNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bryl at 2.0 against AfterNote's 1.0. AfterNote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, ratings volume, 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. Bryl sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $29.00 per month. AfterNote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bryl holds the better App Store score, 2.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Bryl versus AfterNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrylAfterNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB19 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperRakesh RoushanAmine Khaoui

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Bryl

Subscriptions4
  • Solo Monthly$29.001 Month
  • Pro Monthly$49.001 Month
  • Solo Annual$190.001 Year
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  • Pro Annual$390.001 Year
One-time2
  • Solo Lifetime$299.00
  • Pro Lifetime$499.00
None

AfterNote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bryl free?
Bryl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AfterNote free?
AfterNote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bryl or AfterNote?
Bryl is rated higher. Bryl averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while AfterNote averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Bryl or AfterNote have ads?
Neither Bryl nor AfterNote shows ads.

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