Stratword vs Dictation Speech to Text
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stratword
This app is a mobile screenwriting studio that guides users from initial ideas to a formatted final draft. It offers tools for outlining, character development, and industry-standard formatting, along with a community hub for collaboration and feedback.
- Step-by-step story engine
- Deep character development tools
- Industry-standard formatting
- Community hub for writers
- Script exchange and feedback
- Seamless cloud sync
- Access to study scripts
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Write your screenplay from anywhere. Your pocket-sized writer's room and global community. Stratword is the ultimate mobile screenwriting studio, designed to take you from a single idea to a fully formatted final draft. Whether you are outlining a treatment on your commute, building character bios at a coffee shop, or formatting your dialogue on the couch, Stratword gives you the professional tools you need to finally finish your script. Stop wrestling with margins and focus on what matters: your story. KEY FEATURES: Step-by-Step Story Engine: Don't stare at a blank page. Follow our guided workflow to brainstorm loglines, structure your treatment, and build out your world before you ever write "Fade In." Deep Character Development: Create complex, three-dimensional characters with dedicated profiles for bios, traits, and story arcs. Industry-Standard Formatting: Write naturally while the editor automatically formats your scene headings, action, characters, and dialogue to strict Hollywood standards. The All-New Community Hub: Level up your craft and connect with a global network of screenwriters: The Writers' Room: Browse a directory of writers by genre to find your perfect co-writer and collaborate on your next big project. The Script Exchange: Upload your projects, trade scripts with peers, earn review credits, and receive actionable feedback to polish your draft. Study Scripts: Access a curated library of recommended reading from professional screenplays to study structure and formatting. Writer Profiles & Secure Inbox: Build your custom profile showcasing your top influences, and connect privately via direct messaging. Seamless Cloud Sync: Start writing on your iPhone and finish on your computer! Your Stratword account seamlessly syncs with our brand-new Web Editor, unlocking even more pro tools like Dark Mode, Sprint Timers, Read-Aloud Teleprompters, and exports to PDF and Final Draft (.FDX). STRATWORD PREMIUM Upgrade to Stratword Premium to unlock unlimited screenplays, advanced writing features, and full cross-platform syncing. Monthly Access plans: Monthly: $9.99/Month Payments and Renewal: Payment will be charged to 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. 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. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active period. PRIVACY All your information on Stratword is secure. You are the only one who has access to your information. Also, you can delete your data at any time if you choose to do so. Privacy Policy: https://stratword.com/privacypolicy Terms of Use: https://stratword.com/termsofuse Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stratword_
Dictation Speech to Text
This app converts spoken words into written text in real-time, ensuring accurate capture of conversations in any environment. It's designed to aid individuals with hearing impairments, promote inclusive communication, and boost productivity by providing instant captions.
- Real-time audio transcription
- High accuracy
- Intuitive interface
- Captioning for deaf/hard of hearing
- Productivity enhancement
- Inclusive communication
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Live Transcribe revolutionizes communication by transforming spoken words into written text in real-time. Whether you're in a bustling meeting, a noisy café, or a quiet lecture hall, this app ensures that every word is captured accurately and instantly. With its intuitive interface and high accuracy, Live Transcribe empowers individuals with hearing impairments, facilitates inclusive communication, and enhances productivity in various settings. Live Transcribe provides captioning in real-time to those who are deaf or hard of hearing. Say goodbye to missed conversations and hello to effortless communication with Live Transcribe. You can subscribe to Live Transcribe Pro for Deaf unlimited subscription by selecting one of the following options: - 3 days free and then annual subscription at $19.00 a year, - Each subscription is automatically renewed on iTunes each month unless explicitly canceled using iTunes before the start of the next billing cycle. During the period of your subscription, you will be provided with unlimited access to all premium features. - Payment will be charged to 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 – Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase – Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription, where applicable Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pragmapp.top/privacy/livetranscribe_privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Stratword at free with in-app purchases against Dictation Speech to Text's subscription. Dictation Speech to Text's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Stratword sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Dictation Speech to Text sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Stratword against 4.3 for Dictation Speech to Text. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 97 and 183 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of Stratword's written reviews are positive against 39% of Dictation Speech to Text's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stratword | Dictation Speech to Text |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (97 ratings) — better | 4.3 (183 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 47.4% of reviews — better | 39.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 97 | 183 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Patrick Pierre | Kostiantyn Liubevych |
Customer experience
Stratword
Dictation Speech to Text
User reviews
Stratword
From 97 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 User friendly and easy to use
- 👍 Good platform for beginners
- 👍 Helpful for new writers
- 👍 Great for first-time writers
- 👍 Simple and effective approach
Room to improve
- 🐛 Everything deleted/lost work
- 🐛 Distorted conversions to PDF
- 🐛 Unusable PDF exports
- 🐛 Purchase problems/app not installing
- 🐛 Unable to login/sign in issues
Dictation Speech to Text
From 183 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 helpful for hard of hearing
- 💰 reasonable pricing
- 👍 simple and convenient interface
- 👍 lifetime subscription option
- 👍 makes life easier
Room to improve
- 🐛 app crashes
- 🐛 recording not saved
- 🐛 transcription errors
- 🐛 live transcription issues
- 🐛 keyboard issues (no line change)
Bugs and requests
Stratword
Reported bugs
10 issues- Previous projects suddenly deleted
- Conversions result in distorted PDFs
- PDFs are unusable for edits or sharing
- Paid app does not install
- Unable to login
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- App freezes during login attempts
- Confirmation email for account creation not sent
- Work is erased upon next login
- Indents and new lines cause screenplay to look 'wonk'
- Locking steps until previous ones are completed without clear requirements
Requested features
3 requests- Paste text copied from notes within script section
- Add feature of pasting and copying texts
- Option to insert images
Dictation Speech to Text
Reported bugs
10 issues- App crashes during recordings
- Recordings are not saved when app crashes
- Transcription errors occur
- Live transcription provides only a few words
- Keyboard does not allow for line changes
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- App does not function at all for some users
- Audio file import causes app to spin endlessly
- Recording button is unresponsive
- Cannot restore lifetime purchase after reinstallation
- Audio conversion feature fails
Requested features
4 requests- Improve live transcription accuracy
- Fix keyboard line change functionality
- Ensure recordings are saved
- Make free lifetime access functional
In-app purchases
Stratword
- Weekly Subscription$2.997 Days
- Screenplay Editor Monthly Sub$5.991 Month
- Stratword Premium Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
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- Editor Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Stratword Premium Yearly7 Days trial$99.001 Year
- Upgrade$1.99
- Coverage$29.99
- Lifetime Access$149.99
Dictation Speech to Text
- Unlimited usage$7.997 Days
- Unlimited access3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Unlimited usage$19.991 Month
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- Unlimited usage3 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Discounted lifetime usage$39.99
- Lifetime usage$79.99
Questions
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