# Voice to Text vs UltimatePointer

The clearest difference is rating: Voice to Text at 4.5 against UltimatePointer's 1.0. Voice to Text also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (11K vs 1). UltimatePointer's advantage is iOS requirement (14.2 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Voice to Text sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and UltimatePointer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Voice to Text holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Voice to Text has 11K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Voice to Text | UltimatePointer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-to-text-dictate-speech/id1124772331/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimatepointer/id1563709911/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 65.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IBN Software GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078675464) | [Erik Banning](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563709913) |

## What reviewers say

### Voice to Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-to-text-dictate-speech/id1124772331)

Convert spoken words into text, transcribe audio and video, and translate speech in real time. Save time by dictating notes, messages, and more across all your Apple devices. Offers support for over 40 dictation and 100 transcription languages.

**Highlights:** Real-time voice dictation, AI-powered audio transcription, Instant speech translation, Multilingual support, iCloud sync across Apple devices, Export as text or PDF

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dictate Pro (1 month, iOS) | $4.99 | per month |
| Dictate Pro (1 week iOS/macOS) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Dictate Pro (1 month, iOS/Mac) | $7.99 | per month |
| Dictate Pro (1 year, iOS) | $17.99 | per year |
| Dictate Pro (1 year iOS/macOS) | $22.99 | per year |
| Dictate (not available) | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate dictation
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Time-saving
- 👍 Helpful for disabled/hearing impaired users
- 👍 Useful for writing tasks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🐛 Inaccurate transcription of some words
- 💡 Limited editing capabilities
- 💡 Lack of punctuation/formatting options
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Microphone issues or loss of connection
- Text disappearing or not saving properly
- Compatibility problems with certain devices or OS versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit/delete text during dictation
- Improved punctuation and formatting options
- Integration with other apps/software
- Customizable dictionary for specialized terms
- Offline mode or reduced data usage


### UltimatePointer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimatepointer/id1563709911)

Transform your phone into an interactive laser pointer and mouse for your computer. Control presentations and navigate your screen with augmented reality and motion sensing technology. Advanced features are available through in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Interactive laser pointer, Mouse control, Presentation controls (Slide Forward/Back, Blank Screen), Augmented Reality tracking, Motion sensing, Bluetooth/WiFi connectivity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LinkSlide subscription | $0.99 | one-time |
| VenueCode QR | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Voice to Text free?

Voice to Text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is UltimatePointer free?

UltimatePointer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Voice to Text or UltimatePointer?

Voice to Text is rated higher. Voice to Text averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while UltimatePointer averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Voice to Text or UltimatePointer have ads?

UltimatePointer shows ads; Voice to Text does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*