# Pendo Note vs Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder

Pendo Note and Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of Pendo Note's written reviews are positive against 59% of Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder's. Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 844) and chart position (#72 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pendo Note sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $6.00 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Pendo Note against 4.9 for Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder has 12K ratings behind it against 844, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Pendo Note's written reviews are positive against 59% of Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder's.

Pendo Note ships an update every 11 days, Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder weekly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pendo Note | Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (844 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pendo-note/id805451002/reviews) | **[4.9 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-ai-note-taker-and-recorder/id6451491556/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 844 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | **89.5% of reviews** | 59.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#72** |
| Size | 121 MB | 157 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Lychee Isle Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/805451005) | [Mohrer Associates LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698529821) |

## What reviewers say

### Pendo Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pendo-note/id805451002)

This app helps you capture ideas, manage tasks, and organize events with smart features. It offers AI assistance for writing, learning, and translation, and syncs your data across devices using iCloud.

**Highlights:** AI writing and learning assistant, Smart calendar event creation, Recurring to-do list management, Unified timeline for all entries, Customizable tags for organization, Contact info parsing for new contacts, iCloud sync across devices

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A tikka | $0.99 | one-time |
| A basket of buns | $1.99 | one-time |
| A cup of Coffee | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Seamless syncing across devices
- 💡 Unique timeline view for organizing thoughts
- 🎨 Cute and visually appealing design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 🔌 Syncing issues between devices
- 🗓️ Difficulty managing recurring tasks

**Reported bugs**

- Notes and to-do items disappearing after updates
- Calendar events not syncing correctly
- Widget not displaying all information as expected
- Inability to add more than 3 images to a note

**Requested features**

- Add password protection or biometric lock
- Improve note-taking capabilities with more formatting options
- Integrate with more calendar/productivity apps
- Introduce a web/desktop version for better cross-platform experience


### Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-ai-note-taker-and-recorder/id6451491556)

**Currently charting:** #72 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app records audio and phone calls, then uses AI to transcribe them into text. It generates intelligent summaries, organizes notes, and allows for easy sharing. Ideal for meetings, lectures, and personal use, ensuring you capture every important detail.

**Highlights:** Background audio recording, AI transcription, Intelligent summaries, Phone call recording, Unlimited recording time, Easy organization and sharing, Siri shortcuts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard | $6.00 | per 7 days |
| Professional | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Professional | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Standard | $15.00 | per month |
| Professional | $17.99 | per month |
| Professional | $19.99 | per month |
| Professional | $21.99 | per month |
| Standard | $100.00 | per year |
| Professional | $139.99 | per year |
| Professional | $139.99 | per year |
| Professional | $139.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Solid features, simple and fast
- 🚀 Excellent for meetings and note-taking
- 🚀 Accurate transcription and summarization
- 👍 Responsive and helpful support
- 👍 Cross-device syncing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Recording issues, stops and restarts
- 🐛 Buggy, app gets stuck sometimes
- 🔒 Fraudulent charges and billing issues
- 🔋 Recording stops when phone calls come in

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings not saving
- Login and account creation issues
- Incompatibility with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to identify speakers in transcripts
- In-app recording for phone calls and audio
- Formatting options for exported notes
- Hierarchical headings in summaries
- Real-time processing and note-taking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pendo Note free?

Pendo Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder free?

Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pendo Note or Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder?

Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder is rated higher. Pendo Note averages 4.8 out of 5 from 844 ratings, while Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder averages 4.9 from 12K ratings.

### Do Pendo Note or Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder have ads?

Neither Pendo Note nor Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pendo Note or Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder?

Pendo Note ships an update every 11 days, and Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder weekly. Most recently, Pendo Note was updated on November 1, 2026 and Wave AI Note Taker & Recorder on November 1, 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.*