# Dictation Speech to Text vs Time Tracker

Dictation Speech to Text and Time Tracker both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 64% of Time Tracker's written reviews are positive against 39% of Dictation Speech to Text's. Time Tracker also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dictation Speech to Text sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Time Tracker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Time Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 183 and 112 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Dictation Speech to Text's written reviews are positive against 64% of Time Tracker's.

Dictation Speech to Text ships an update every 3 weeks, Time Tracker weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dictation Speech to Text | Time Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (183 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictation-speech-to-text/id1658450301/reviews) | **[4.5 (112 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-tracker-timy/id6503703839/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **183** | 112 |
| Positive reviews | 39.4% of reviews | **63.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 28 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kostiantyn Liubevych](https://appshunter.io/developer/1734302743) | [Farid Fakhnavar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692223826) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Time Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-tracker-timy/id6503703839)

Streamline your workflow and boost productivity with this comprehensive time tracking application. Easily log hours, generate detailed reports, and manage tasks with customizable alerts and offline capabilities.

**Highlights:** Intuitive time tracking, Comprehensive reports, Task management, Customizable alerts, Offline mode, User-friendly interface

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Sale | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Free | Free | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and effective time tracking
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Good for freelancers
- 👍 Cost-effective, no subscription
- 👍 Converts time to decimal format

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezes on startup
- 🐛 Paid version is empty
- 🐛 No widget/notifications
- 🐛 Statistics break easily
- 🐛 Cannot edit past records

**Reported bugs**

- Setting interface freezes
- App is empty after purchase
- Timer stops unexpectedly
- App starts with a blank screen
- Pop-up asking for review freezes the app

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit past records
- Ability to manually enter tasks
- Ability to merge duplicate tasks
- Ability to delete mistakenly created tasks
- Widget or notifications for timer status


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dictation Speech to Text free?

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

### Is Time Tracker free?

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

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

Time Tracker is rated higher. Dictation Speech to Text averages 4.3 out of 5 from 183 ratings, while Time Tracker averages 4.5 from 112 ratings.

### Do Dictation Speech to Text or Time Tracker have ads?

Neither Dictation Speech to Text nor Time Tracker shows ads.

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

Dictation Speech to Text ships an update every 3 weeks, and Time Tracker weekly. Most recently, Dictation Speech to Text was updated on November 3, 2026 and Time Tracker on November 4, 2026.

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