# SP Voice vs Standard Notes

The clearest difference is price: Standard Notes at Free against SP Voice's $2.99. Standard Notes also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 26%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). SP Voice's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#165 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Standard Notes is free to download; SP Voice costs $2.99 up front. Standard Notes sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $119.99 per year. SP Voice asks for nothing beyond the download.

Standard Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Standard Notes has 3.8K ratings behind it against 287, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of SP Voice's written reviews are positive against 64% of Standard Notes's.

SP Voice ships an update every 2 months, Standard Notes every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SP Voice | Standard Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (287 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sp-voice/id718952607/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standard-notes/id1285392450/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 287 | **3.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 26.5% of reviews | **64.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#165** | — |
| Size | 20 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ratha Sou](https://appshunter.io/developer/590343618) | [Standard Notes Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/586976285) |

## What reviewers say

### SP Voice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sp-voice/id718952607)

**Currently charting:** #165 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

Record high-quality audio discreetly with customizable fake backgrounds and a black screen interface. Control recordings remotely and protect files with a passcode. Supports Apple Watch for seamless operation.

**Highlights:** Discreet recording with fake backgrounds, Black screen interface, Remote control via Apple Watch, Passcode and biometric protection, Adjustable audio quality, Audio playback and editing

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Ease of use
- ✨ Quality of recordings
- 💯 No subscription required
- ✅ Haptic feedback for discreet use

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Fails to record
- ❌ Recordings not accessible
- ❌ App crashes or freezes
- ❌ Not truly invisible/stealthy
- ❌ Blank black screen on launch

**Reported bugs**

- App does not record
- Cannot access recordings
- App not allowing audio playback
- Orange microphone indicator visible
- Red indicator around clock visible

**Requested features**

- Provide support for forgotten codes/passcodes
- Allow audio playback of previously recorded audio
- Update to fix glitches preventing audio access
- Ensure recordings continue even when timer rings
- Add option to save recordings as .mp3


### Standard Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standard-notes/id1285392450)

Securely capture and sync your thoughts across all devices with end-to-end encryption. This app offers a simple, lasting place for all your notes, from personal thoughts to sensitive information, with robust privacy features.

**Highlights:** End-to-end encryption, Cross-device syncing, Offline access, Passcode and biometric lock, Tagging system, Open-source code, Optional productivity editors and themes

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Professional Plan | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and reliable sync
- 🔒 Excellent privacy and security
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 📚 Great for organizing notes
- 💻 Cross-platform availability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔑 Frustrating login/authentication issues
- 💰 Expensive premium subscription
- 📱 Limited features in free version
- 🖍️ Lack of formatting options

**Reported bugs**

- Notes disappearing or getting deleted unexpectedly
- Sync issues between devices
- Keyboard and UI bugs on mobile
- Compatibility problems with older iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add support for images and attachments
- Implement a more robust search function
- Introduce a dark mode option
- Allow for better note organization (folders, nested tags)
- Add undo/redo functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SP Voice free?

SP Voice costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Standard Notes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SP Voice or Standard Notes?

Standard Notes is rated higher. SP Voice averages 4.4 out of 5 from 287 ratings, while Standard Notes averages 4.7 from 3.8K ratings.

### Do SP Voice or Standard Notes have ads?

Neither SP Voice nor Standard Notes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SP Voice or Standard Notes?

SP Voice ships an update every 2 months, and Standard Notes every 5 weeks. Most recently, SP Voice was updated on October 19, 2026 and Standard Notes on October 19, 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.*