FlowNote vs Apple Voice Memos
The upgrade your voice notes deserve
With iOS 18, Apple Voice Memos now includes transcription via Apple Intelligence. But it still lacks encryption and smart organization. FlowNote offers end-to-end encryption, automatic to-do extraction, and searchable encrypted notes that Voice Memos can't match.
Feature Comparison
Why Choose FlowNote?
True End-to-End Encryption
Voice Memos syncs unencrypted to iCloud where Apple can access your recordings. FlowNote encrypts everything on your device before sync - even we can't read your notes.
Search While Encrypted
FlowNote's blind index technology lets you search all your encrypted notes without decrypting them server-side. Your content stays private even during search.
Smart Organization
FlowNote automatically extracts to-dos, detects reminders, and categorizes your notes. Voice Memos just records - you have to organize everything yourself.
Works Everywhere
Access your encrypted notes from any browser with our web app. Voice Memos locks you into the Apple ecosystem with limited iCloud web access.
The Bottom Line
iOS 18 brought transcription to Voice Memos, closing one gap. But if you care about privacy and productivity, FlowNote still leads with end-to-end encryption, automatic to-do extraction, and searchable encrypted notes.
Voice Memos is great for casual recordings. FlowNote is built for people who take their notes - and their privacy - seriously.
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