# Audio Notebook vs MyNotebook

The clearest difference is rating: MyNotebook at 4.8 against Audio Notebook's 4.0. MyNotebook also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 50%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Audio Notebook's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

MyNotebook holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyNotebook has 41 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Audio Notebook's written reviews are positive against 88% of MyNotebook's.

Audio Notebook ships an update every 3 months, MyNotebook monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Audio Notebook | MyNotebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-notebook-voice-recorder/id720435436/reviews) | **[4.8 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mynotebook-simple-note-app/id1126481825/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **41** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 12 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Qrayon, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/354980265) | [fumio ueda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1126481824) |

## What reviewers say

### Audio Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-notebook-voice-recorder/id720435436)

Record lectures, meetings, or thoughts with this voice recorder and note-taking app. Features include 2x playback speed for faster review and a wide-screen editor for comfortable note-taking on your iPad. Try the free edition with limited notes.

**Highlights:** All-day audio recording, 2x playback speed, Wide-screen text editor, Note-taking for lectures and meetings, Free edition available

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### MyNotebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mynotebook-simple-note-app/id1126481825)

This app allows users to create checklists, to-do lists, and journal entries with short sentences. It features adjustable text size, automatic font resizing, and intuitive page-turning. Users can also copy, paste, and email their notes.

**Highlights:** Checklist and to-do list creation, Diary and short sentence writing, Adjustable text size, Automatic font resizing, Page turning with swipe/tap, Copy and paste functionality, Email and print options

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Audio Notebook free?

Audio Notebook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MyNotebook free?

MyNotebook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Audio Notebook or MyNotebook?

MyNotebook is rated higher. Audio Notebook averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while MyNotebook averages 4.8 from 41 ratings.

### Do Audio Notebook or MyNotebook have ads?

Both Audio Notebook and MyNotebook show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Audio Notebook or MyNotebook?

Audio Notebook ships an update every 3 months, and MyNotebook monthly. Most recently, Audio Notebook was updated on September 29, 2026 and MyNotebook on September 26, 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.*