# Smart Recorder Transcriber AF vs Take Note

The clearest difference is price: Take Note at Free against Smart Recorder Transcriber AF's $13.99. Take Note also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). Smart Recorder Transcriber AF's advantage is review sentiment (35% vs 0%) and ratings volume (8 vs 2). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Take Note is free to download; Smart Recorder Transcriber AF costs $13.99 up front. Smart Recorder Transcriber AF sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Take Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

Take Note holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 35% of Smart Recorder Transcriber AF's written reviews are positive against 0% of Take Note's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Recorder Transcriber AF | Take Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $13.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-recorder-transcriber-af/id764902372/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/take-note-pocket-edition/id1109995135/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **34.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 8 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roe Mobile Development](https://appshunter.io/developer/312941047) | [Sudip Bag](https://appshunter.io/developer/1200374942) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Recorder Transcriber AF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-recorder-transcriber-af/id764902372)

Easily create audio recordings and transcribe them with high-quality machine transcription. This app offers advanced features for managing, editing, and exporting your audio files, making it ideal for professionals and students alike.

**Highlights:** Background recording and playback, iTunes file sharing and Dropbox support, Multiple export formats (CAF, WAV, AIF, MP4), Variable speed playback with pitch correction, Machine transcription of recordings, Searchable transcriptions and tags, Geo-tagging of recordings

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Transcription $1.00 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Machine Transcription for 30 days | $3.99 | one-time |
| Transcription $10.00 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Siri transcription | $9.99 | one-time |
| Donate Money | $24.99 | one-time |
| Transcription $100.00 | $99.99 | one-time |


### Take Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/take-note-pocket-edition/id1109995135)

This app offers a minimalist writing experience for iPhone and iPad users. It provides a distraction-free interface with essential tools for jotting down thoughts, writing stories, or composing essays. Easily manage, search, and share your notes.

**Highlights:** Distraction-free interface, Easy note creation, Word count display, Adjustable font sizes, Export notes as PDFs, Built-in search engine

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Recorder Transcriber AF free?

Smart Recorder Transcriber AF costs $13.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Take Note free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Smart Recorder Transcriber AF or Take Note?

Take Note is rated higher. Smart Recorder Transcriber AF averages 1.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Take Note averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Smart Recorder Transcriber AF or Take Note have ads?

Neither Smart Recorder Transcriber AF nor Take Note shows ads.

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