# Revel CDS vs Audio Notes | Email Me

The clearest difference is rating: Audio Notes | Email Me at 4.8 against Revel CDS's 3.6. Audio Notes | Email Me also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (669 vs 8). Revel CDS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Audio Notes | Email Me sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Revel CDS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Audio Notes | Email Me holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Audio Notes | Email Me has 669 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Revel CDS ships an update every 4 months, Audio Notes | Email Me every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Revel CDS | Audio Notes | Email Me |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/revel-cds/id853126783/reviews) | **[4.8 (669 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-notes-email-me/id1090744587/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **669** |
| Positive reviews | — | 92.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 16 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Revel Systems iPad POS](https://appshunter.io/developer/477934007) | [Manuel Escrig Ventura](https://appshunter.io/developer/539205978) |

## What reviewers say

### Revel CDS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/revel-cds/id853126783)

This interactive customer-facing screen enhances transactions for counter service restaurants and retailers. It allows customers to review orders, manage loyalty programs, view rewards, choose receipt options, and leave tips. The system can also display custom imagery and promotional messages.

**Highlights:** Interactive customer-facing screen, Order review and itemization, Digital signature capture, Loyalty program sign-up, Rewards point display, Customizable receipt options, Promotional messaging display

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Audio Notes | Email Me

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-notes-email-me/id1090744587)

Quickly capture ideas, thoughts, tasks, and follow-ups on the go by emailing them to yourself. Supports text, audio with transcription, images, and clipboard content. Integrates with iOS extensions and Apple Watch for seamless note-taking.

**Highlights:** Email notes in one tap, Audio notes with transcription, Send images from camera/library, Clipboard content sharing, iOS App Extensions support, Apple Watch standalone app, macOS menu bar integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Email Me: Audio Notes – Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Email Me: Audio Notes – Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Email Me: Audio Notes – Quarterly | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Email Me: Audio Notes – Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| Voice Memos Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast, full-featured, and easy to use
- 👍 Excellent app, solid, and great for productivity
- 🚀 Seamless, intuitive, and efficient workflow
- 👍 Responsive and helpful developer
- 🚀 Extremely useful and time-saving

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues with Apple Watch
- 🔒 Concerns about security and privacy with custom SMTP
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔒 Subscription model and lack of lifetime purchase option

**Reported bugs**

- Emails not always sending as expected
- Losing unsent notes after app crashes
- Subscription issues and inability to restore purchases

**Requested features**

- Transcription of voice notes
- More customization options for app appearance
- Ability to edit text without triggering send
- Improved Apple Watch integration and functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Revel CDS free?

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

### Is Audio Notes | Email Me free?

Audio Notes | Email Me is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Revel CDS or Audio Notes | Email Me?

Audio Notes | Email Me is rated higher. Revel CDS averages 3.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Audio Notes | Email Me averages 4.8 from 669 ratings.

### Do Revel CDS or Audio Notes | Email Me have ads?

Neither Revel CDS nor Audio Notes | Email Me shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Revel CDS or Audio Notes | Email Me?

Revel CDS ships an update every 4 months, and Audio Notes | Email Me every 9 days. Most recently, Revel CDS was updated on September 14, 2026 and Audio Notes | Email Me on September 23, 2026.

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