AudioPen
8.2#1 in voice note appsFrom $99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebExtension
VisitAudioPen vs Hum Memo
What both publish
| Fact | AudioPen | Hum Memo |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | AudioPen supports Zapier and webhooks; webhook payloads expose note data as JSON for custom workflows. | Notes can be exported to Notion or Obsidian, tasks sent to Reminders, Todoist, or Things, and events added to the calendar. |
| Languages | AudioPen can write in a different language from the one spoken, and its site lists many supported languages. | The app supports recording in multiple languages, including conversations that switch between languages. |
| Retention | The privacy policy says successfully processed recording audio is deleted from AudioPen servers within 48 hours, while account notes remain while the account exists. | Deleted notes are permanently erased after 30 days, or immediately when the user empties Trash. |
| Security | The site says voice-note audio is deleted from servers within 48 hours, voice-typing audio is not saved, data is encrypted at rest, and notes are not used to train AI. | The privacy policy states that content is encrypted in transit and account data is protected with database row-level security and private audio storage. |
AudioPen plans
- FreeFree
- Prime (3 months)$33, paid once
- Prime 3 months$33, paid once
- Prime 1 year$99 a year
- Prime (1 year)$99, paid once
- Prime (2 years)$159, paid once
Hum Memo plans
- Hum Pro$8.99 a month
- Hum Max$14.99 a month
- Hum Pro$79.99 a year
- Hum Max$129.99 a year
Pick AudioPen if…
It suits writers, creators, salespeople, lawyers, therapists, and people who find typing slow or painful. It is intended for turning individual spoken thoughts into notes, not for processing meetings with speaker labels.
Pick Hum Memo if…
It suits Apple-device users who want spoken notes organized into searchable records, tasks, and events. It also fits people working across multiple languages or using Apple Watch recordings.