SHMLive vs Nabla Dictation Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SHMLive
Access comprehensive event information for SHM conferences, including SHM Converge and SHM Leadership Academy. Stay updated with the latest details for registrants and chapter meetings.
- Access SHM conference information
- View SHM Converge details
- Access SHM Leadership Academy info
- Get chapter meeting updates
- Current event information
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Access SHM conference information with the SHM Events app. This app includes the most current event information for registrants of SHM conferences including the SHM Converge and SHM Leadership Academy as well as Chapter meetings.
Nabla Dictation Mobile
Transform your iPhone into a high-quality remote microphone for your desktop. Easily connect via QR code for seamless dictation, with the ability to switch audio sources instantly and navigate forms directly from your phone.
- Use iPhone as remote microphone
- QR code pairing
- Automatic audio source switching
- Seamless dictation transfer
- In-app navigation controls
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Turn your iPhone into a powerful remote microphone for seamless desktop dictation with Nabla Dictation. When your computer microphone isn't up to the task or you simply prefer the flexibility of your mobile device, the Nabla Dictation Mic app makes dictating seamless. Use Your Phone as Your Microphone Nabla Dictation Mic instantly transforms your iPhone into a reliable external mic for your desktop. With just a quick QR code scan, you can connect your mobile to your Nabla Dictation account and start dictating from anywhere in the room—no extra setup needed. Easy Setup and Instant Pairing - Fast QR Code Pairing: Link your smartphone to your Nabla Dictation desktop app in seconds. No mobile logins required. - Automatic Audio Source Switching: Open the app, and your desktop will instantly switch to using your mobile device as the audio input. Seamless Dictation Experience - Smooth Switching: If you’re mid-dictation on desktop, tap your mobile app to smoothly transfer the audio input without missing a word. - Navigation Controls: Use "Next" and "Previous" field buttons right from your phone during dictation sessions, making it faster and easier to complete structured forms or templates.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SHMLive at 100% against Nabla Dictation Mobile's 0%. SHMLive also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (312 vs 4). Nabla Dictation Mobile's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SHMLive holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SHMLive has 312 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of SHMLive's written reviews are positive against 0% of Nabla Dictation Mobile's.
SHMLive ships an update every 6 months, Nabla Dictation Mobile every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SHMLive | Nabla Dictation Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (312 ratings) — better | 1.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 312 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Society of Hospital Medicine | Nabla Technologies |
Customer experience
SHMLive
Nabla Dictation Mobile
In-app purchases
SHMLive
No in-app purchases
Nabla Dictation Mobile
No in-app purchases
