# Stratword vs Dictation Speech to Text

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stratword | Dictation Speech to Text |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stratword-script-writing/id1550223099/reviews)** | [4.3 (183 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictation-speech-to-text/id1658450301/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 97 | **183** |
| Positive reviews | **47.4% of reviews** | 39.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 59 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Patrick Pierre](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550223101) | [Kostiantyn Liubevych](https://appshunter.io/developer/1734302743) |

## What reviewers say

### Stratword

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stratword-script-writing/id1550223099)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Screenplay Editor Monthly Sub | $5.99 | per month |
| Stratword Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Editor Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Stratword Premium Yearly | $99.00 | per year |
| Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coverage | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User friendly and easy to use
- 👍 Good platform for beginners
- 👍 Helpful for new writers
- 👍 Great for first-time writers
- 👍 Simple and effective approach

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Everything deleted/lost work
- 🐛 Distorted conversions to PDF
- 🐛 Unusable PDF exports
- 🐛 Purchase problems/app not installing
- 🐛 Unable to login/sign in issues

**Reported bugs**

- Previous projects suddenly deleted
- Conversions result in distorted PDFs
- PDFs are unusable for edits or sharing
- Paid app does not install
- Unable to login

**Requested features**

- Paste text copied from notes within script section
- Add feature of pasting and copying texts
- Option to insert images


### Dictation Speech to Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictation-speech-to-text/id1658450301)

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.

**Highlights:** Real-time audio transcription, High accuracy, Intuitive interface, Captioning for deaf/hard of hearing, Productivity enhancement, Inclusive communication

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited usage | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited usage | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlimited usage | $49.99 | per year |
| Discounted lifetime usage | $39.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime usage | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 helpful for hard of hearing
- 💰 reasonable pricing
- 👍 simple and convenient interface
- 👍 lifetime subscription option
- 👍 makes life easier

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 app crashes
- 🐛 recording not saved
- 🐛 transcription errors
- 🐛 live transcription issues
- 🐛 keyboard issues (no line change)

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Improve live transcription accuracy
- Fix keyboard line change functionality
- Ensure recordings are saved
- Make free lifetime access functional


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stratword free?

Stratword is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dictation Speech to Text free?

Dictation Speech to Text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stratword or Dictation Speech to Text?

Stratword is rated higher. Stratword averages 4.4 out of 5 from 97 ratings, while Dictation Speech to Text averages 4.3 from 183 ratings.

### Do Stratword or Dictation Speech to Text have ads?

Stratword shows ads; Dictation Speech to Text does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stratword or Dictation Speech to Text?

Stratword ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dictation Speech to Text every 3 weeks. Most recently, Stratword was updated on November 7, 2026 and Dictation Speech to Text on November 3, 2026.

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