Comparison

Voice Notebook vs betterself.1

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

Head to head
About

Voice Notebook

This app converts your speech into text, allowing for continuous voice input and transcription of audio files. It offers various modes for dictation and live captioning, with features like timestamps, subtitle formatting, and offline capabilities. Advanced options include custom dictionaries and Siri integration.

Highlights
  • Continuous voice input
  • Audio file transcription
  • Speech to Text and Dictation modes
  • Timestamp insertion
  • YouTube subtitle format export
  • Offline transcription
  • Custom dictionaries
  • Apple Watch app
Features
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The application allows continuous voice input and transcribing of audio files. The voice input can also be saved in the file for further processing. There are three modes for transcribing audio files in the App: traditional and two accelerated modes for devices running iOS 26. The App can read texts and generate audio files using TTS for selected voice and speaking rate. Speech Synthesis Markup Language (SSML) cab be used in source text. There are two modes for enter text by voice: Dictation and Speech to Text. Speech to Text mode is for recording meeting or make live captions. Dictation mode is for voice editing and text correction. In Dictation mode language changing without stopping dictation are possible. Text entered by voice can be saved in a file or sent to another program. The note files are saved in the folder on the device and available for users. The list of voice notes can be sorted by date or alphabetically. Backup notes feature is implemented. When translating audio files into text, time stamps can be inserted and the resulting transcription can be translated into the Youtube subtitle format. A listening mode with highlighting the timestamps of the spoken sentences is provided for correction the resulting transcription. For most devices (not very old) transcribing audio files and speech to text can be done even in offline mode (without Internet). For devices running iOS 16 and higher, auto-punctuation mode is possible for languages in which it is supported. For devices running iOS 17 and higher, it is possible to use custom dictionaries that allow you to enter words and phrases by voice that are not recognized normally. You can create an unlimited number of custom dictionaries. For devices running iOS 16 and higher the app shortcut to add new note and start recognition is implemented. The shortcut can be called with Siri. The Apple Watch app is included, where you can take both audio and text notes by voice and sync them with the main app. The option to print and find notes has been implemented. Dark mode is supported. Premium mode will remove ads in the Speech screen, enable "No Sleeping" switch (auto-lock screen) and bluetooth support. Also the time limit for the length of transcribing files will be removed. Removes the limitation on the text length when generating an audio file during speech synthesis. Unlocks the "Open" button on the user's dictionary page. email: ios@voicenotebook.com Terms of Use is located in https://voicenotebook.com/en/ios/terms/

About

betterself.1

This app helps you build positive daily habits and track your progress over time. It features a gamified experience with XP and leveling, a library of pre-set or custom habits, and smart reminders to keep you on track. Reflect on your journey with integrated journaling and view your growth through insightful statistics.

Highlights
  • Daily habit tracking
  • XP and level system
  • Habit library
  • Lock screen widget
  • Smart reminders
  • Notes and journaling
  • Stats and insights
Features
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BetterSelf helps you build the habits that shape who you become. Whether you want to wake up earlier, hit the gym, eat clean, or read more — BetterSelf gives you the tools to show up every day and track your growth over time. DAILY HABIT TRACKING Check off your habits each day and watch your streaks grow. The more consistent you are, the more you level up. XP & LEVEL SYSTEM Every habit you complete earns XP. Progress from Seedling all the way to Champion as your consistency compounds over time. HABIT LIBRARY Choose from a curated library of proven daily habits across Health, Mind, and Business — or create your own custom habits. LOCK SCREEN WIDGET See your habits right on your lock screen with a Live Activity widget. No need to open the app — your progress is always visible. SMART REMINDERS BetterSelf learns when you usually check in and sends timely nudges so you never miss a day. NOTES & JOURNALING Reflect on your journey with a built-in daily journal. Track how you're feeling alongside your habits. STATS & INSIGHTS See your completions, streaks, and active habits at a glance. Watch your momentum build week over week. Your habits define your future. Start building them today.

Screenshots

Voice Notebook4 screens
betterself.14 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: betterself.1 at 5.0 against Voice Notebook's 4.3. betterself.1 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Voice Notebook's advantage is ratings volume (89 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price 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

Both are free to download. Voice Notebook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. betterself.1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

betterself.1 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Voice Notebook has 89 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Voice Notebook versus betterself.1: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVoice Notebookbetterself.1
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (89 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings89 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexei ShechkovJULIO VALENTIN ORTEGA

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Voice Notebook

One-time1
  • Premium features$5.99
None

betterself.1

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Voice Notebook free?
Voice Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is betterself.1 free?
betterself.1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Voice Notebook or betterself.1?
betterself.1 is rated higher. Voice Notebook averages 4.3 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while betterself.1 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Voice Notebook or betterself.1 have ads?
Voice Notebook shows ads; betterself.1 does not.

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