Quick Comparison
| Feature | Snowball | Voice Memos |
|---|---|---|
| Primary purpose | Contact management | Audio recording |
| Business card scanning | 2-second AI scan | Not available |
| Contact-attached notes | ||
| Follow-up reminders | ||
| Voice recording | Per-contact | Generic files |
| CRM integration | 100+ | Not available |
| Free | ||
| Apple built-in | App Store | Pre-installed |
Orphaned Audio vs Attached Context
Voice Memos creates audio files with timestamps. "Recording 47" from last month's conference means nothing. Who was it about? What action should you take? The context is lost.
Key Differences
Notes Attached to People
Every Snowball voice note is attached to a contact. When you look at the person, you see the context.
Business Card Scanning
Scan a card, record a voice note about the conversation. One workflow, one contact record.
Actionable Follow-Up
Voice notes connect to reminders. Record "follow up about proposal" and get reminded. Voice Memos is just storage.
CRM Integration
Voice note context syncs to your CRM with the contact. Voice Memos stays on your phone.
When Voice Memos Makes Sense
- Recording lectures or interviews
- Personal audio diary
- Long-form audio that isn't about contacts
- You just need a basic recorder
When to Choose Snowball
- You record notes about people you meet
- Context needs to be attached to contacts
- You need follow-up reminders
- Voice notes should sync to your CRM
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Snowball replace Voice Memos?
For contact-related notes, yes. For general audio recording, Voice Memos is still useful.
Can I import Voice Memos?
Not directly. Snowball voice notes are designed to be recorded fresh with contact context.
How long can Snowball voice notes be?
Snowball is optimized for quick context capture—perfect for post-meeting notes, not hour-long recordings.
Does Snowball transcribe voice notes?
Snowball focuses on quick capture with context. The value is in having notes attached to the right contact.