Comparison

YT Notes vs Transcript for YouTube Video

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

Head to head
About

YT Notes

Get concise summaries of YouTube videos instantly, saving you hours each week. Choose from multiple summary formats and interact with AI for deeper understanding. Supports over 50 languages and works across devices.

Highlights
  • Channel subscription for automatic summaries
  • On-the-spot summaries via share or link
  • Multiple summary modes (Core Card, Briefing, Study Notes, etc.)
  • AI follow-up chat for context-based questions
  • Supports 55 languages
  • Cross-platform access (phone, PC, Chrome extension)
Features
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YT Notes is an AI YouTube video summarizer. Add your channels, and every new video arrives as an AI summary note. You don't have to sit through long videos. Lectures, news, documentaries, interviews, podcasts — read the key points of a one-hour video in 30 seconds, then watch only what's worth your time. Summaries, delivered — automatically for the channels you add Add the YouTube channels you follow. The moment a new video is uploaded, its summary arrives with a notification. Videos you missed pile up as notes, not as guilt. Summarize any video right now In YouTube, tap Share → YT Notes and the video is summarized on the spot. Or copy the link — the summary starts the moment you open the app. 6 note styles Core Card Ā· Easy Read Ā· Briefing Ā· Lecture Ā· Quiz Ā· Recipe — the same video, whichever way you need it. Lecture notes when you study, a Core Card when you're busy, a Quiz with explained answers when you review. Cooking videos are saved as recipe notes, ingredients and steps included, automatically. Ask the AI follow-up questions Curious about something in the summary? Just ask. The AI answers with the full context of the video. Foreign-language videos in your language Lectures, world news and creators in other languages arrive summarized in your own language. 55 languages supported. Learn a language with your notes Read your summary in the language you're learning. Stuck on a sentence? Tap it and the translation appears right below, in your own language. The videos you already love become your textbook. Notes that stay with you Every summary is saved to your history. Search it, come back to it, share it with a link. Phone and PC One account across the mobile app, the web, and the Chrome extension. Great for Ā· People who follow more channels than they can watch Ā· Students and professionals who learn from YouTube lectures Ā· Anyone keeping up with finance, tech and news channels every day Ā· Anyone who wants the gist of foreign-language videos fast Ā· Language learners who'd rather study with videos they actually enjoy YT Notes — where watching becomes knowing. Saving time is just a bonus. Terms of Use: https://daki.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://daki.app/privacy-policy

About

Transcript for YouTube Video

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Transcript for YouTube Video turns a recorded lecture or voice, an audio or video file or a YouTube video into a time-coded transcript on your iPhone: mark key moments as you record, read along with the player, get an AI summary, translate into 50+ languages, search, copy and export as TXT, SRT, VTT, PDF or Word. A YouTube transcript loads in seconds when captions exist. A recording from your phone goes through AI speech recognition and is usually ready within minutes. No typing, no laptop. HOW IT WORKS 1. Paste a YouTube link, or tap Share in the YouTube app and pick this app from the list. 2. For your own voice, tap Record. For files, pick one in Files or Photos, or share it from Voice Memos. 3. Read the result, then search, summarize, translate or export it. YOUTUBE TRANSCRIPT AND READ-ALONG • The full youtube transcript appears as clean lines with timestamps • Tap a timestamp to jump to that moment in the built-in player • The current line lights up while the clip plays • No captions? Speech-to-text transcribes the soundtrack instead RECORD OR IMPORT AUDIO AND VIDEO (NEW) Lectures, interviews, meetings, podcasts and voice memos become a transcript the same way a clip does. • Record a lecture or your voice in the app: pause, stop and mark key moments with one tap • Recording keeps going in the background, with a Live Activity on the Lock Screen • Name it, rename it later, or transcribe it again • Import from Files or Photos, or share from Voice Memos and other apps • Formats: MP3, M4A, WAV, MP4, MOV • Only the sound is uploaded; the picture stays on your iPhone • Long recordings are processed in parts and joined back with continuous timestamps AI FORMATS, STUDY AND CHAT • Summary, key moments, chapters, article, social post or clean text, in 50+ languages • Flashcards, a quiz and a mind map from the same transcript • Chat with the video and get answers with tappable timestamps • Follow channels: new videos arrive with a one-line summary TRANSLATE ANY TRANSCRIPT • Read a lecture or interview in any of 50+ languages, from Spanish and German to Japanese and Hindi SEARCH, COPY AND EXPORT - full-text search across every line - copy everything at once - export to TXT, Markdown, SRT, VTT, PDF or Word (DOCX) with timestamps WHO IT'S FOR • Students turning lectures into study notes • Journalists and researchers with hours of interviews FAQ • How do I get the transcript of a YouTube video? Paste the link or share it from YouTube; the text loads with timestamps, ready to copy. • Can I convert a voice memo to text? Yes. Share it from Voice Memos, pick it in Files or record a new one in the app. • Where does my file go? Only its audio leaves the iPhone; the server deletes it once the text is ready, and the transcript is saved on your device. • What can I try before paying? The preview: the opening lines of a transcript, a sample summary and translation, and the first 60 seconds of a file. The rest needs Pro. • Do I need an account? No. There is no sign-up; the subscription runs through your Apple ID. • What doesn't it do? It does not download videos, and read-along works for YouTube links only. MEDIASCRIBE PRO A MediaScribe Pro subscription unlocks full transcripts of links and files, AI summaries, translation, speech-to-text for videos without captions and export to every format. File transcription is subject to fair-use limits. • Plans: weekly or yearly • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase • The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings Privacy Policy: https://mediascribe.app/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://mediascribe.app/terms/ Support: help@mediascribe.app Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by YouTube or Google. YouTube is a trademark of Google LLC. The official embedded player and public captions are used; videos are not saved.

Screenshots

YT Notes4 screens
Transcript for YouTube Video4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Transcript for YouTube Video at none against YT Notes's shown. YT Notes's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. YT Notes sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Transcript for YouTube Video sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

YT Notes ships an update every 5 days, Transcript for YouTube Video weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 6 level
YT Notes versus Transcript for YouTube Video: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYT NotesTranscript for YouTube Video
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaKi IncAnton Gaidukov

In-app purchases

4 purchases

YT Notes

Subscriptions4
  • YT Notes Weekly$2.997 Days
  • YT Notes Monthly$6.991 Month
  • (Retiring soon) Pro Ā· 300/mo$10.991 Month
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  • YT Notes Yearly$59.991 Year
2 purchases

Transcript for YouTube Video

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly$7.997 Days
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is YT Notes free?
YT Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Transcript for YouTube Video free?
Transcript for YouTube Video is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do YT Notes or Transcript for YouTube Video have ads?
YT Notes shows ads; Transcript for YouTube Video does not.
Which is updated more often, YT Notes or Transcript for YouTube Video?
YT Notes ships an update every 5 days, and Transcript for YouTube Video weekly. Most recently, YT Notes was updated on October 29, 2026 and Transcript for YouTube Video on October 31, 2026.

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