Comparison

Dictation to Text vs ReadSync

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

Head to head
About

Dictation to Text

Features
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The Dictation to Text application provides exceptional service that swiftly and accurately converts your dictations into text. With support for many languages, it allows you to transcribe your words effortlessly. Whether you're using an iPhone or iPad, our app is designed to enhance your productivity without the need to spend long hours typing. Just dictate, and we'll handle converting your words into readable, ready-to-use text. No matter what language you speak, Dictation to Text adapts to your linguistic needs and offers a wide array of transcription options. Say goodbye to tedious writing tasks and maximize your time with our intuitive, user-friendly application. Experience the ease of Dictation to Text and discover a more efficient way to turn your dictations into text. Download the app now and elevate your productivity to the next level!

About

ReadSync

Features
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ReadSync remembers where you stopped reading — on every device. Open a PDF on your Mac, read to page 120, then pick up your iPhone. ReadSync opens the same document on the same page. Your highlights, notes and bookmarks are already there. WHY READSYNC • Your reading position syncs automatically through iCloud — in the free version too • No account to create, no subscription, no company server holding your files • Works completely offline — syncing is a layer on top, never a requirement PICK UP WHERE YOU LEFT OFF • A Continue Reading row at the top of your library, most recent first • A Home Screen widget that opens the document on the page you left • Nothing to press: the page is saved as you read and travels with you • Handoff: the document open on your Mac appears on your iPhone, and opens on the same page READING • A quiet reader that hides its controls while you read • A reading lock that turns off selection, highlights and notes, so you can scroll and zoom without triggering anything by accident • Keep the screen awake while a document is open • Night mode that darkens the page without draining the colour from your highlights • Single or two-page layout, vertical or horizontal scrolling • Adjustable default zoom • Translate any passage you select into your own language, on your device with Apple's built-in translation • Look up any word in the dictionary without leaving the page • Password-protected PDFs open too — remember the password once, in your iCloud Keychain, and your other devices open them without asking HIGHLIGHTS AND NOTES • Five highlight colours • Attach a note to any passage • Every highlight and note in one list — tap to jump straight to the page • Export everything from a document as a single file, to Notes, Mail or Files • Nothing is written into the PDF itself; your original file stays untouched FINDING YOUR PLACE • Full-text search inside the document • The PDF's own table of contents • Bookmarks for the pages you want to come back to YOUR LIBRARY • Add files from Files or iCloud Drive • Open a PDF in ReadSync from Mail, Safari, Messages or any app's share sheet • Leave a file where it is, or copy it into ReadSync so it syncs across your devices • Cover, progress and page count at a glance • Sort by last read, title or date added • Search your library by title READING STATS • Total reading time, and how much of it was this week • A chart of the last seven days • Progress for every document you have started FREE AND PRO The free version is a whole reader, not a demo: iCloud sync, night mode, search, table of contents, bookmarks, translation and all five highlight colours, with room for 5 documents and 10 highlights or notes in each one. ReadSync Pro lifts both limits and opens reading stats and note export. It is a one-time purchase — there is no subscription. A limit only ever stops you adding something new. Everything already in your library stays open, in full, whether you buy or not. PRIVACY ReadSync is built entirely with Apple's own frameworks and stores everything in your private iCloud database. Your documents are never uploaded to anyone else's server. Anonymous usage statistics are sent only if you agree when asked, and never include your files, page contents, notes or highlights.

Screenshots

Dictation to Text3 screens
ReadSync4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ReadSync at Free against Dictation to Text's $0.59. ReadSync also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Dictation to Text's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

ReadSync is free to download; Dictation to Text costs $0.59 up front. ReadSync sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dictation to Text asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dictation to Text ships an update every 2 months, ReadSync every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 2 level
Dictation to Text versus ReadSync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDictation to TextReadSync
Price$0.59Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB4 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperJuan Camilo Marin OchoaAlper Albayrak

In-app purchases

None

Dictation to Text

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ReadSync

One-time1
  • Unlock Pro$7.99

Questions

Is Dictation to Text free?
Dictation to Text costs $0.59, with no in-app purchases.
Is ReadSync free?
ReadSync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dictation to Text or ReadSync have ads?
Neither Dictation to Text nor ReadSync shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dictation to Text or ReadSync?
Dictation to Text ships an update every 2 months, and ReadSync every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dictation to Text was updated on November 4, 2026 and ReadSync on November 8, 2026.

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