Not Really Free

Summary - AI Note Taker

Labhouse Mobile · Productivity · 4.7★ (50,162 ratings)

Is Summary - AI Note Taker free? Not Really Free.

Pricing: The app offers a small free recording/transcription allowance, while subscriptions expand ongoing use of its AI note-taking features. Optional paid features: Weekly Subscription ($8.99); Monthly Subscription ($29.99); Summary AI Monthly ($17.99); Yearly Subscription ($79.99); Yearly Subscription ($99.99).

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Summary AI can demonstrate its recording, transcription, and summarization features for free, but the free allowance is too limited for sustained note-taking. Its own site advertises only 30 free minutes, while recent users report very short trial behavior and hard recording caps, so the core experience quickly pushes toward a paid plan.

Pros
  • Many reviewers praise the transcription accuracy and useful meeting summaries.
  • The app supports recording, speaker labeling, summaries, and searchable notes.
  • It can be especially useful for lectures, meetings, and accessibility needs.
Cons
  • The free allowance is severely limited for an app built around ongoing recording.
  • Recent reviews report trial recordings ending almost immediately or hard monthly recording caps.
  • Weekly subscription pricing and cancellation complaints are recurring concerns.
  • Speaker identification and recording reliability can break on longer real-world use.
What's free vs. paid

The app offers a small free recording/transcription allowance, while subscriptions expand ongoing use of its AI note-taking features.

Free
  • Up to 30 free minutes for recording/transcription/summarization
  • AI-generated summaries and key points
  • Searchable transcripts with speaker labels
Costs money
  • Weekly Subscription$8.99
  • Monthly Subscription$29.99
  • Summary AI Monthly$17.99
  • Yearly Subscription$79.99
  • Yearly Subscription$99.99
App Store description

Summary AI makes meetings more productive by automatically recording, transcribing, and summarizing conversations. Whether it’s a business meeting, interview, classroom lecture, or podcast, Summary AI captures everything clearly so you can stay present and focus. With one tap, the app records audio, generates accurate transcripts with speaker labels, and creates easy-to-read summaries. You can even ask questions like, “What were the key action items from the marketing strategy session?” and get instant answers, thanks to built-in AI. Why Use Summary AI? Take and share professional meeting notes effortlessly Record and transcribe interviews, lectures, webinars, and podcasts Generate captions for people with hearing impairments or quiet audio environments Who Uses Summary AI? Professionals: Capture meeting notes, action items, and client discussions Students: Record and review lectures, study groups, and seminars Journalists & Researchers: Transcribe interviews with precision Everyone: From voice memos to webinars, it handles it all Key Features One-Tap Recording Start recording instantly and stay focused. Summary AI takes care of the rest. Unlimited Recording Time Record as much as you need, no time limits, no interruptions. Records in the Background or with Screen Locked Keep recording while your phone is locked or you're using other apps. Perfect for discreet, uninterrupted sessions. Accurate Transcription with Speaker Labels Transcripts that make sense, clearly labeled, searchable, and easy to review. AI-Powered Summaries & Key Points Don’t just get a transcript, get the big picture with bullet-pointed summaries. Smart Search & Timestamp Jumping Type a keyword, jump straight to that moment in the recording. Ask Questions About the Conversation Get instant answers from the AI like “Who was assigned the budget review?” Automatic Punctuation, Capitalization & Line Breaks Clean, easy-to-read transcripts without any manual formatting. Boost Your Productivity Save time reviewing meetings, just skim the summary Stay present in conversations, not distracted by note-taking Export notes to PDF, share with teams, or save for personal reference Never lose a detail, everything is searchable Your recordings and notes are private, always. Summary AI prioritizes security, and your data is never shared with third parties. Privacy Policy: https://summary.ai/privacy Terms of Use: https://summary.ai/terms

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