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Noted vs Snow
Both stand on voice note apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan iPhoneMac
Noted combines audio capture, timestamped notes, transcription, and sharing for Apple users. Consider its call-recording restriction and the Google Gemini processing used for AI summaries; Noted+ Monthly is $9.99 a month.
Visit Noted Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
Snow combines voice capture, automatic organization, and search across notes on desktop and web. Consider the post-trial limit on creating notes and the desktop installation warning before choosing it.
Visit SnowThe facts
| Noted | Snow | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone, Mac | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Noted+ Monthly: $9.99 a month | Pro: $8 a month |
| Plans published | 6 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | notedapp.io | snownote.app |
| On voice note apps | #14 of 34 | #10 of 34 |
Noted: what it does well
- Live transcription labels speakers.
- Offline access on iOS and macOS.
- Notes sync through iCloud.
- Exports notes as PDF or plain text.
- Free plan listed as free.
What to know first
- Cannot record phone or FaceTime calls.
- Ask AI requires a supported device with Apple Intelligence.
- Noted+ Monthly is $9.99 a month.
- AI summary text or transcriptions go to Google Gemini.
Snow: what it does well
- Transcribes captures and extracts key points
- Full-text and voice search
- AI summaries, tags, and note connections
- Available on macOS, Windows, Linux, and web
- Data can be exported at any time
What to know first
- New notes require a subscription after the trial
- Desktop apps may trigger an installation warning