Comparison

map vs Speech to Text

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

map

Visualize global times and daylight patterns on an interactive world map. This utility helps you convert time zones, track favorite locations, and understand day/night cycles worldwide. It's designed for quick and easy use on all your devices.

Highlights
  • Visual world clock
  • Day and night world map
  • Sun position indicator
  • Time zone converter
  • International Date Line display
  • Favorite locations management
Features
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map:clock allows you to keep track of current time for major cities and time zones on a world map. The current time can be displayed on a world map along with day and night effects. - Visual world clock - Day and night world map with sun position - Time zone converter - The International Date Line can be displayed on the map - Add cities/locations to your Favorites (Rename locations as you like) - Quick and easy to use - Universal App (One purchase for all devices - iPhone and iPad) ■Note: This app work in landscape mode. No portrait mode. ---------------- Report a Problem --------------- If you have any problems, please sent me an email. [app@myindex.jp]

About

Speech to Text

Features
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Easily transcribe audio to text anywhere, 100% offline with Speech to Text – ASR Offline. Leveraging advanced Whisper AI technology, our app converts speech to text locally on your device without requiring an internet connection. No matter where you are, you can record live audio or upload pre-recorded files and transcribe them instantly. Your data never leaves your device, ensuring maximum privacy and security. # WHY CHOOSE SPEECH TO TEXT – ASR OFFLINE? Because your data belongs to you. With no sign-ups, no cloud servers, and no online tracking, everything remains strictly on your phone. Process audio anytime, anywhere, with complete peace of mind. # KEY FEATURES • Offline Transcription: Convert speech to text without an internet connection or cellular data. • Powered by Whisper AI: Experience highly accurate, state-of-the-art AI transcription. • Record & Transcribe: Dictate on the go or upload existing audio files from your device. • Multilingual Support (Beta): Transcribe audio in multiple languages with ease. • Timestamps Control: Easily toggle timestamps on or off depending on your needs. • Seamless Sharing: Export and share your transcribed text or audio files instantly. # THE ULTIMATE PRODUCTIVITY TOOL FOR: • Corporate Professionals: Transcribe meetings, memos, and interviews instantly. • Students & Academics: Convert lectures, study groups, and seminars into clear study notes. • Journalists & Writers: Transcribe interviews and voice notes on the field without worrying about connectivity. # 100% PRIVACY GUARANTEED • Zero data collection • No account or sign-up required • No server uploads—everything stays local • Secure, protected, and private # HOW TO USE IT 1. Record audio directly in the app or upload an existing audio file. 2. Select the option to transcribe. 3. Copy, or share your text, or save it as a text or PDF file. # SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION • Free vs. Pro: Enjoy 100% free offline transcription for all audio files up to 2 minutes in length. Upgrading to a premium subscription removes all length restrictions for unlimited transcription. • Speech to Text – ASR Offline offers Monthly and Annual auto-renewable subscriptions, unlocking unlimited transcription with no audio length restrictions. • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Account Settings at any time after purchase. # DISCLAIMER While we strive to provide highly accurate transcriptions, AI-generated text may occasionally contain inaccuracies depending on audio quality and accents. For the best results, please review the final text. We are continuously working to improve recognition accuracy and language model performance. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ideastocode.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

map4 screens
Speech to Text4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Speech to Text at Free against map's $2.99. Speech to Text also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). map's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Speech to Text is free to download; map costs $2.99 up front. Speech to Text sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. map asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

map ships an update every 5 months, Speech to Text every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
map versus Speech to Text: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermapSpeech to Text
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopermyINDEXSaujan Man Pradhan

In-app purchases

None

map

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Speech to Text

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Yearly$5.991 Year

Questions

Is map free?
map costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Speech to Text free?
Speech to Text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do map or Speech to Text have ads?
Neither map nor Speech to Text shows ads.
Which is updated more often, map or Speech to Text?
map ships an update every 5 months, and Speech to Text every 6 weeks. Most recently, map was updated on November 2, 2026 and Speech to Text on October 31, 2026.

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