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Luma vs Apple Notes: Which Note App Should You Choose?
An honest, detailed comparison to help you pick the right note-taking app for your needs.
Luma: $2.99/month
Apple Notes: Free (Apple devices only)
Quick answer
Luma costs $2.99/month while Apple Notes costs Free (Apple devices only). See the full feature-by-feature comparison below.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | Luma | Apple Notes |
|---|---|---|
| AI Summaries | ✓ | — |
| Voice to Text | ✓ | Basic |
| Cross-Platform | All devices | Apple only |
| Advanced Organization | ✓ | Limited |
| Timeline View | ✓ | — |
| Tags System | Advanced | Basic |
| Rich Formatting | ✓ | Limited |
| Streak Tracking | ✓ | — |
| Public Sharing | ✓ | Limited |
| Search Power | Advanced | Basic |
Luma is Best For:
- Cross-platform users
- Advanced features
- AI capabilities
- Professional use
- Anyone not locked into Apple
Apple Notes is Best For:
- —Apple-only users
- —Simple note-taking
- —Zero budget
- —Minimal features needed
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