# Voice to Text vs Voice Widget Memo

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Voice Widget Memo at none against Voice to Text's 6. Voice Widget Memo also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 65%). Voice to Text's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (11K vs 5). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Voice to Text sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Voice Widget Memo asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Voice to Text against 4.4 for Voice Widget Memo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Voice to Text has 11K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Voice to Text's written reviews are positive against 83% of Voice Widget Memo's.

Voice to Text ships an update every 6 days, Voice Widget Memo fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Voice to Text | Voice Widget Memo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-to-text-speech-note/id1124772331/reviews)** | [4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-widget-memo/id6447434217/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 64.9% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 41 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IBN Software GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078675464) | [Yutaka Kato](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674092270) |

## What reviewers say

### Voice to Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-to-text-speech-note/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 week iOS/macOS) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Dictate Pro (1 month, iOS) | $8.99 | per month |
| Dictate Pro (1 month, iOS/Mac) | $11.99 | 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


### Voice Widget Memo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-widget-memo/id6447434217)

Capture thoughts hands-free by speaking them aloud. Your voice notes appear instantly on your iPhone's Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets. Simple, fast, and free for quick memo access.

**Highlights:** Hands-free voice memo creation, Home Screen widgets (3 sizes), Lock Screen widgets (2 types), Fast app launch, Simple interface, Widget reflection of saved memos

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Voice to Text free?

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

### Is Voice Widget Memo free?

Voice Widget Memo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Voice to Text or Voice Widget Memo?

Voice to Text is rated higher. Voice to Text averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Voice Widget Memo averages 4.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do Voice to Text or Voice Widget Memo have ads?

Voice Widget Memo shows ads; Voice to Text does not.

### Which is updated more often, Voice to Text or Voice Widget Memo?

Voice to Text ships an update every 6 days, and Voice Widget Memo fortnightly. Most recently, Voice to Text was updated on November 6, 2026 and Voice Widget Memo on November 3, 2026.

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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.*