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Otter
A strong meeting assistant with a generous free plan of 300 minutes a month. Pro has 1,200 minutes a month and a 90-minute limit per conversation, in six languages.
3
Granola
Combines your typed notes with a transcript, with no bot in the call. It deletes audio after transcribing, so you can't replay anything, and it doesn't import files.
4
Notta
Handles long recordings well and runs on many platforms. Pro limits you to 1,800 minutes, 100 uploads and 100 AI summaries a month.
5
Plaud
Good hardware if you can't use a phone while recording. You pay for the device and a plan with 1,200 minutes a month, or $239.99 a year for Unlimited.
6
Coconote
Now part of Quizlet, it creates study guides, quizzes and flashcards from lectures. Its listing requires iOS 26 or later.
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Apple Voice Memos
Built in and free, with transcripts on iPhone 12 or later in supported languages. It has no notes, quizzes, or transcript export beyond copying the text.
How we ranked them
We looked at what most people notice after a month of use: total price, limits you might hit, what you can do with a recording, and which devices it runs on. See the six tests we use. We didn't rank on accuracy, because we know of no independent test covering all of these apps. The best check is your own: try a real recording in two apps, in your language, with your background noise.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best free AI note taker for iPhone?
Start with Spiik: its yearly plan includes a 7-day free trial of everything, and its free version transcribes the first 60 seconds of each recording. For ongoing free use, Otter's free plan has 300 minutes a month, and Apple's Voice Memos offers transcripts only.
Do AI note takers work offline?
Spiik records without a connection. On a Mac with Apple silicon, Spiik Pro can also transcribe fully offline with local transcription, with no duration limit. On iPhone and iPad, Spiik uploads the audio for its final transcript.
Is it legal to record conversations?
It depends on where you and the other people are. Many places require consent from everyone. Tell people you're recording, and check your local rules.
Sources
Competitor facts come from the public pages below, checked on October 31, 2026. Prices are US prices, change often and can vary by country and offer. We compare price, limits, features and platforms rather than accuracy percentages, because we know of no independent test that covers these apps side by side. Spotted something out of date? Email [email protected] and we will fix it.