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Best Listen And Take Notes Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated October 2026

If you already know Goodnotes, this is the deeper bench. 250+ listen and take notes apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of October 2026.

Compare top Listen And Take Notes Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Goodnotes: AI Notes, Docs, PDFGoodnotes: AI Notes, Docs, PDFFree4.7★ (466K)NoYesOct 2026
2Audio Notes : Made EasierAudio Notes : Made EasierFree4.0★ (5)YesYesOct 2026
3Turbo AI - Learn FasterTurbo AI - Learn FasterFree4.7★ (34K)NoYesOct 2026
4Notes - Archive & ReflectNotes - Archive & ReflectFree—NoNoOct 2026
5Voice Recorder: ListenVoice Recorder: ListenFree—NoYesMay 2026
6Scraps - Notes from Your DayScraps - Notes from Your DayFree—NoNoOct 2026
7Braindump - AI Note TakerBraindump - AI Note TakerFree—NoYesOct 2026
8DeeBee - Database-style notesDeeBee - Database-style notesFree—NoYesMay 2026

Top Picks for Listen And Take Notes

Goodnotes: AI Notes, Docs, PDF#1

Goodnotes: AI Notes, Docs, PDF by Goodnotes Limited

Note taking, Planner & Journal
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.7😊(466K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#97in Productivity
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Capture ideas, enhance productivity, and unlock insights with advanced AI features. This app offers tools for professionals, students, and creatives, including infinite whiteboards, AI-powered transcription and summarization, and customizable digital notebooks.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent note-taking experience
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 🚀 Smooth writing with Apple Pencil
  • 📁 Powerful organization with folders and notebooks
  • 🖼️ Ability to annotate PDFs and documents
  • 🌈 Customizable paper styles and covers

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Glitches and crashes
  • 🔍 Syncing and iCloud issues
  • 🔍 Lack of flexibility with text input
  • 🔍 Limited eraser and highlighting options
  • 🔍 Subpar performance on Mac app
Audio Notes : Made Easier#2

Audio Notes : Made Easier by 的矢 弓

Record, translate and summary
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.0(5 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Record, transcribe, and summarize audio with AI. Link notes to recordings or create standalone entries. Edit audio clips and organize your library for efficient recall.

Turbo AI - Learn Faster#3

Turbo AI - Learn Faster by TurboLearn AI

AI notes, quizzes, lessons
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.7😐(34K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Transform audio, video, and text into study materials like notes, quizzes, and flashcards. Engage with your notes through chat for deeper understanding. Organize and sync your learning content seamlessly.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Efficient note-taking
  • 👍 Helpful for studying and learning
  • 🚀 Accurate and detailed notes
  • 👍 Organized and structured notes
  • 🚀 Saves time and effort
  • 👍 Great for lectures and meetings
  • 🚀 Impressive AI capabilities

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance
  • 🐛 Issues with audio recording and uploading
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🐛 Unreliable note generation
  • 🐛 Poor customer support
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches

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FAQ about Listen And Take Notes

What are the best listen and take notes apps for iPhone?
Goodnotes: AI Notes, Docs, PDF tops our listen and take notes apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 466K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top listen and take notes apps we rank are free to download, including Goodnotes: AI Notes, Docs, PDF and Audio Notes : Made Easier.
Goodnotes: AI Notes, Docs, PDF has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 250+ listen and take notes apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.