Comparison

Möbius Sync vs Dictalo

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

Head to head
About

Möbius Sync

Synchronize files between your iOS devices and other Syncthing-supported platforms without relying on cloud storage. Manage multiple folders and remote devices, with options for sandbox or experimental cross-app sandbox syncing.

Highlights
  • File synchronization between iOS and other Syncthing devices
  • No cloud service required
  • Supports multiple folders and remote devices
  • Sync within app sandbox or other app sandboxes (paid)
  • Uses open-source Syncthing engine
Features
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Möbius Sync brings Syncthing to your iPhone or iPad, allowing you to synchronize selected files between iOS devices and other devices supported by Syncthing, without the need for any cloud service. Supports multiple folders and multiple remote devices. Synchronized folders can be created either: 1. in the Möbius Sync sandbox and files can be added to and retrieved from shared folders via the iOS Files app; or 2. (PAID feature) by accessing other apps' sandboxes. This feature is EXPERIMENTAL and may break other app's functionality. Uses the open-source Syncthing engine internally. Usage within the Möbius Sync sandbox is free up to 20MB. Unlimited file sync, including files in other apps' sanboxes is available for a one-time purchase. NOTE: The functionality unlocked by in-app purchase is identical to that in Möbius Sync Pro (which is purchased up-front).

About

Dictalo

Features
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Dictalo turns your recordings into clear transcripts and useful summaries. Record a meeting, a class or a voice note, or import an audio file, and Dictalo handles the rest. HOW IT WORKS Dictalo connects directly to the transcription provider you choose, using your own API key: • Groq: very fast and low cost, with a free tier (no credit card needed) • OpenAI: adds speaker detection, so you know who said what (pay per use) You pay the provider directly for what you use. There is no Dictalo account and no subscription. FEATURES • Record with pause and resume, or import audio files (M4A, MP3, WAV and more) • Transcripts with timestamps; long recordings are split and processed automatically • Speaker detection for meetings and interviews (with OpenAI) • AI summaries that adapt to the content: meetings, classes, interviews, voice memos and more • Projects: group related recordings, give Dictalo your own instructions for summaries, and get an automatically updated overview of each project • Add notes while you record • Playback with speed control • Copy, share, or export transcripts and summaries as .txt or .md files • Detects the spoken language automatically, or set Spanish or English as your default • App available in English and Spanish YOUR DATA • Recordings and transcripts are stored on your device. Dictalo has no servers and no accounts. • Audio is sent only when you tap Transcribe, directly to the provider you selected. When you tap Summarize, the transcript is sent to that same provider. • Your API key is stored in the iOS Keychain. • No ads, no analytics, no tracking. WHAT YOU NEED An API key from Groq (free tier available) or OpenAI. Setup takes about a minute, and the app walks you through it. Dictalo is an independent app and is not affiliated with Groq or OpenAI.

Screenshots

Möbius Sync1 screens
Dictalo3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dictalo at none against Möbius Sync's 1. Möbius Sync's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.1 vs 18.0). On price and ads 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. Möbius Sync sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dictalo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Möbius Sync versus Dictalo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMöbius SyncDictalo
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (140 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings140 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPickup Infinity LimitedFederico Lagarmilla

Bugs and requests

Möbius Sync

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • Syncthing version incompatibility with v2.x devices
  • Device discovery limited to 1 of 5 paired devices
  • Insufficient space errors despite available storage
  • Purchase dialog rendering issues on older devices
  • Purchase not persisting after app reinstall
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  • Settings reset after app updates
  • External folder bookmark path cannot be changed
  • .stfolder sync failures and naming conflicts
  • Sync hangs at intermediate percentages
  • Files not appearing in designated folders despite sync confirmation
  • App crashes and becomes unresponsive
  • Language preference not saved between sessions
  • Syncthing disabled errors with no explanation
  • Quick Sync feature not working reliably
  • Accessibility issues with VoiceOver
  • App storage consuming excessive disk space (10GB+)

Requested features

15 requests
  • Update internal Syncthing to version 2.x or higher
  • iOS Photos app sync capability (at least one-way upload)
  • True background synchronization
  • Selective folder sync to save storage space
  • File Provider extension for deeper iOS integration
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  • Widget for continuous background operation
  • Photo library backup functionality
  • Family sharing support for purchases
  • Better UI/UX with custom frontend instead of web interface
  • Automatic sync without manual app opening
  • Support for untrusted devices
  • Folder encryption support
  • Location-based sync triggers
  • More frequent Syncthing core updates
  • Better documentation and setup guides

Dictalo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Möbius Sync

One-time1
  • Unlimited file sync$4.99
None

Dictalo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Möbius Sync free?
Möbius Sync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dictalo free?
Dictalo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Möbius Sync or Dictalo have ads?
Neither Möbius Sync nor Dictalo shows ads.

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