Comparison

General Trade vs Noted

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

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About

General Trade

Features
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General Trade è un’azienda leader sul mercato internazionale per l’importazione e la distribuzione di articoli per la casa, decorazioni natalizie, giocattoli, arredo giardino, piccoli elettrodomestici ed oggettistica. Tra i punti di forza che hanno determinato il successo dell' azienda negli anni il miglioramento costante della qualità; la verifica degli standard qualitativi secondo le più recenti normative; innovazione nelle funzionalità e nel design dei prodotti; continua analisi e ricerca delle nuove tendenze di mercato; vasto assortimento di articoli al fine di soddisfare le esigenze di un mercato sempre in continua evoluzione, selezione accurata dei canali di distribuzione. La sede centrale è in Puglia, a Martina Franca. Altri magazzini in loco supportano l' attività ottimizzandone la logistica. Il settore commerciale, inoltre, si avvale di una efficiente rete di rappresentanti che opera su tutto il territorio nazionale e internazionale. Nel Marzo del 2009, la General Trade, apre un cash and carry a Bergamo, il quale estendendosi su una superficie di 6000 mq e offrendo una esposizione di oltre 10000 articoli, da la possibilità di visionare ed acquistare i suoi numerosissimi ed eterogenei prodotti ai vari operatori economici operanti in zona. Nel 2011 un nuovo magazzino di 40.000 mq è stato aperto a Rutigliano per offrire una logistica migliore nella consegna degli articoli a clienti e punti vendita. Inoltre, in tutti questi anni, costante è stata la partecipazione alle principali fiere del settore quali Macef e Festivity a Milano.

About

Noted

Record, transcribe, and organize audio notes for meetings and studies. Link audio moments to text notes, skip silences, and dictate your thoughts. Share and sync across devices with customizable themes and reminders.

Highlights
  • Audio transcription
  • Time-stamped notes
  • Intelligent playback
  • Voice typing
  • Crystal-clear recording
  • Cross-device sync
  • Easy sharing
Features
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Meet Noted: Your Essential Audio Note-Taking Study Tool & Meeting Companion Unlock the power of Noted, the ultimate voice recorder and note app, designed to simplify your study and work life. Record, transcribe, and organize all in one place. Don’t let important details slip away—Noted captures every word, so you can focus on what really matters. KEY FEATURES: • Audio Transcription: Convert audio or video files into precise text • Time-Stamped Notes: Link important moments in your audio to specific points in your notes for quick access • Intelligent Playback: Skip silences and unwanted noise with advanced Machine Learning features • Voice Typing: Dictate your notes and convert speech to text instantly • Crystal-Clear Recording: Capture audio with background noise reduction, even in busy places • Easy Sharing: Share via iCloud, PDF, TXT, M4A, or web links • Cross-Device Sync: Access notes on iPhone, iPad, Mac and even Apple Watch via iCloud. • Reminders: Schedule revision alerts for meetings, lectures, or exams • Custom Themes: Personalize your experience with unique theme options • Quick Access Widgets: Record right from your home screen • Secure Notes: Lock notes for extra privacy • Multi-Language Support: Available in 18 languages and counting Why Noted? Whether you’re a student capturing every lecture or a professional aiming to stay organized, Noted keeps all your notes in one searchable, secure place. Say goodbye to scattered notes and missed details. Boost Your Productivity Today! Try Noted for free with a 7-day trial and experience note-taking without the hassle. Download now and see why it’s the app you’ll rely on daily! Noted offers the following subscription options (prices may vary by location): • Free 7-Day Trial with Yearly plan • Monthly Plan: Auto-renews, Flexible with full access (no trial) • Lifetime Access: One-time purchase for permanent full access (no trial) Manage Subscriptions: • Payment charged to your App Store account after the free trial ends • Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled 24 hours before the period ends • Unused trial periods are forfeited when the subscription starts • Manage your subscription in Noted Account Settings or App Store Account Settings Family Sharing: • Available on Yearly plans For support, reach out at support@notedapp.io. Follow Us: TikTok: @notedapp X: @EverythingNoted Instagram: @notedapp Facebook: everythingnoted Privacy Policy: https://www.notedapp.io/privacy-policy/ Terms of Service: https://www.notedapp.io/terms-of-use/

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: General Trade at none against Noted's 15. General Trade also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Noted's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and device support (4 vs 1). On price and ads 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. Noted sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. General Trade asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

General Trade ships an update every 4 months, Noted weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
General Trade versus Noted: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGeneral TradeNoted
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (3.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—55.1% of reviews
Number of ratings—3.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB384 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeneral Trade SpaDigital Workroom Ltd

Bugs and requests

General Trade

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Noted

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • Issues with audio playback and syncing
  • Inconsistent performance on different devices
  • Unexpected data loss and note deletion

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to edit and trim audio recordings
  • More advanced formatting and layout options
  • Integration with other note-taking and productivity apps
  • Improved search and organization tools
  • Offline mode for recording and note-taking
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  • Collaborative features for sharing and co-editing notes

In-app purchases

None

General Trade

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

Noted

Subscriptions11
  • Noted Assistant$2.991 Month
  • Weekly Subscription$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
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  • Monthly Subscription$6.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription – Promo3 Months trial$6.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$29.991 Year
  • Secret Discount (1 year)1 Year trial$44.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription – Promo1 Year trial$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • Noted+ Lifetime (Upgrade)$39.99
  • Noted+ Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is General Trade free?
General Trade is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Noted free?
Noted is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do General Trade or Noted have ads?
Neither General Trade nor Noted shows ads.
Which is updated more often, General Trade or Noted?
General Trade ships an update every 4 months, and Noted weekly. Most recently, General Trade was updated on October 24, 2026 and Noted on October 29, 2026.

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