Comparison

HyperList vs Letterly

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

Head to head
About

HyperList

Features
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HyperList is a full-featured app for creating and using Lists of all types. Its design includes intuitive use, a simple appearance, and an extensive array of list customizations. Build your list the way you want it! Features include: - Save and share individual lists or bundles of lists in HyperList format. You may have different lists or bundles on different devices, and can save them either on the device and/or in iCloud - Individual lists can be saved, shared, and re-imported in comma-separated-variables (*.csv) files. This allows you to view a list in your favorite spreadsheet or text editor - List items can include text, images, PDF’s, audio and GPS locations - Checklists can be uploaded to an Apple Watch where items can be marked as completed (or not). Changes can be downloaded and merged into the original iPhone list - A list editor allows the choice of different types of lists, a list icon, cell layout for presenting list items in tables, and the option of having a distinct ‘Completed’ items section - List items and bundles may be separated into sections with unique section headers. Sections of items may be collapsed or expanded - Lists may now be three-state. Items on the list may be inactive, normal, or completed. You can hide items marked as inactive - A search bar is now available to search long (or short) lists for specific content. Virtually all text fields are searched - Standard lists may use check boxes, bullets, dashes, numbers, or just be plain text -- List items may be a combination of item title and content or just content -- Collapsible Section Headers may be added to group items -- Dates/times can be specified and identified as due dates, reservations, appointments or just an ‘about’ date -- Item creation and completion can be tracked - Outline lists may use bullets, dashes or numbers up to 3 levels -- Outline lists may be collapsed to expanded to different levels -- Numbering is automated -- New rows by default are added at the same level as previous rows - Custom lists include: business listings, contacts, diary, itinerary, mileage, pack weight, shopping, expenditures, account, catalog, FAQ and data - Business listings allow searches of Apple’s Geocoder, the Geonames database, and Wikipedia to find URLs and locations - Item editors include a generic editor for standard lists, and customized editors for outlines and custom lists. All editors use a standardized table-style layout - A Quick Look viewer lets the user see all list item properties at a glance - List items with locations, addresses, phone numbers, or URLs permit the user to open external apps -- Apple Maps or Google Maps may be used for driving directions or just mapping a location -- Your device’s Phone will dial phone numbers -- Your device’s default web browser will open a URL - The interface for user interaction is extensive -- Left and right swipes on Lists and their Items will present a broad variety of editing options -- Long presses (or mouse click and hold) will bring up an equivalent set of options - A dedicated, in-app Help text and graphical system make it easy for the user to get answers - GPS notes -- HyperList does not use GPS while in background mode. The only time GPS is used is when you touch the 'Get GPS' button on an item editor, and it will be on for at most a few seconds. -- However, if this should ever change, you should be aware that "Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life"

About

Letterly

Instantly transform your speech into polished text for notes, messages, social media, and more. Organize with custom tags, use offline, and choose from over 25 rewrite styles. Supports over 90 languages and syncs across all your devices.

Highlights
  • Speech to text transcription
  • Customizable text rewriting
  • Note organization with tags
  • Offline recording
  • Multi-language support
  • Cross-device syncing
  • Audio file upload transcription
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Turn your speech into brilliant text – instantly. Write anything, anytime. Perfect for notes, messages, emails, meeting summaries, journal entries, social media posts, and much more. Find your own unique use case! HOW IT WORKS This isn’t just a transcription tool. Just record any speech, and get polished, ready-to-use text immediately. USE CASES - Note-taking: ideas, to-dos, shopping lists, plans - Communication: messages, emails, comments - Content creation: social media posts, articles, newsletters, scripts - Journaling: thoughts, emotions, memories, gratitude - Meetings: summaries, minutes, action plans USEFUL FEATURES - Tags: organize notes with custom tags for easy navigation - Offline mode: capture thoughts anytime, even without internet - Any device: iPhone, Web, Mac, or iPad – notes stay synced across all platforms - Rewrite options: choose from 25+ premade rewrite styles or create your own - 90+ languages: speak freely – language is detected automatically - Widget: start recording instantly from your home screen - Translate: convert voice notes to any language in seconds - Quick sharing: send your text anywhere via Share button or integrations like Zapier - Audio upload: transcribe recordings made outside the app - Long recordings: record up to 90 minutes per note with unlimited recordings Download and try it today! We’ve designed the app to be simple, intuitive, and perfect for daily use. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

HyperList4 screens
Letterly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Letterly at Free against HyperList's $0.99. Letterly also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 weeks). HyperList's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (13.6 vs 16.0). On ads and device support 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

Letterly is free to download; HyperList costs $0.99 up front. Letterly sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. HyperList asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HyperList ships an update every 6 weeks, Letterly every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
HyperList versus Letterly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHyperListLetterly
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.7 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—78.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSGB Services, LLCAnton Lebedev

Bugs and requests

HyperList

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Letterly

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices
  • When I get phone calls, I lose the entire recording

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard
  • Ability to use the artificial intelligence to search through all of my old notes for similar topics or keywords

In-app purchases

None

HyperList

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Letterly

Subscriptions7
  • PRO Subscription (1 month)$19.991 Month
  • PRO Subscription (3 months)$44.903 Months
  • PRO Subscription (1 Year)7 Days trial$69.991 Year
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  • PRO Subscription (1 Year)7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • PRO Subscription (1 Year)7 Days trial$89.991 Year
  • PRO Subscription (12 months)7 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • PRO Subscription (12 months)14 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time2
  • PRO Subscription (Lifetime)$199.99
  • PRO Subscription (Lifetime)$249.99

Questions

Is HyperList free?
HyperList costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Letterly free?
Letterly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HyperList or Letterly have ads?
Neither HyperList nor Letterly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HyperList or Letterly?
HyperList ships an update every 6 weeks, and Letterly every 11 days. Most recently, HyperList was updated on September 17, 2026 and Letterly on October 2, 2026.

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