QDictation vs Robert
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QDictation
This app helps language learners practice dictation by scanning text and generating word lists. It supports multiple languages and offers unlimited practice time, ideal for exam preparation or homework assistance.
- Scan text to generate word lists
- Dictation practice for language learning
- Supports multiple languages
- Unlimited practice time
- Ideal for exam preparation (IELTS, TOEFL, TEF, B2)
- Assists with homework
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QDictation 2.0 is a brand-new app for learning words and keeping your lessons. Scan a page to practice spelling, or record a class and get the text right on your iPhone, even offline. No account needed, and your notes stay on your device. RECORD LESSONS AND MEETINGS (NEW) • Tap Record and watch the transcript appear live, on your device, without internet • Lessons, meetings or conversations: recordings up to 45 minutes free, 3 hours with Supporter • Mark key moments while recording, or highlight any sentence later • Tap a paragraph to hear it again; playback follows along, and any passage can loop • Search inside a recording, correct the text, and copy everything in one tap • Export the transcript, the original with its translation, or the audio TRANSLATE (NEW) • Translate transcripts and documents into 19 languages • Apple's offline language packs translate on your device: free, private and unlimited • A small daily online allowance covers languages you have not downloaded SCAN TEXT (NEW) • Snap a book page or the board: it is cropped, straightened and recognized on your device • Read the full text page by page, with each page's translation underneath • Tap Words on a page to collect new words; repeats merge and basic words start unticked (English and French) • Save them to a word list, or list just the words you picked to hear them, look them up and start a dictation • Turn a printed word list into a dictation list in one step PRACTICE DICTATION • Every word is read aloud with adjustable speed, pauses and repeats • Type what you hear, check your answer, and review mistakes and favorites later • Collect new words from a recording straight into a dictation list ORGANIZE AND SHARE • Search the Library and Recordings; filter the Library by word lists or documents • Share a word list as text, or as a file classmates can import PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No sign-up. Lists, scans, recordings and transcripts stay on your device • Text recognition, speech recognition and offline translation run on your device • Each permission is requested only when you use the feature that needs it FREE OR SUPPORTER Free: up to 30 lists or documents, 45-minute recordings and 1,000 characters of online translation a day. Supporter (annual subscription): unlimited lists and documents, 3-hour recordings, 3,000 characters a day and no ads. It renews yearly until you cancel in your App Store settings. Made for spelling tests, French immersion dictée, ESL vocabulary, lectures, language classes and teachers. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Robert
This AI-powered assistant helps you overcome writer's block, translate languages, and generate engaging social media content. It also offers real-time chat support and specialized wizards for apologies and invitations, all within a user-friendly interface.
- Expert writing assistance
- Seamless language translation
- Social media post generator
- Apology and invitation wizards
- Real-time chat assistance
- User-friendly interface
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Expert Writing Assistance: Say goodbye to writer's block! Our AI chatbots can help you craft articles, research papers, and essays with ease. With a simple prompt, you'll receive well-researched and coherent content in no time. Seamless Language Translation: Cross language barriers effortlessly with R.O.B.E.R.T. Translate text, messages, and documents into multiple languages with incredible accuracy and speed. Social Media Post Generator: Keep your online presence fresh and engaging with our social media post generator. Our AI will suggest creative and attention-grabbing content for platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and more. Apology and Invitation Wizards: Let our AI chatbots help you find the right words for apologies and invitations. Customize your messages to your needs and impress your recipients with your thoughtfulness. Real-Time Chat Assistance: Need some help during a conversation? R.O.B.E.R.T's AI chatbots can offer real-time advice, topic suggestions, and fact-checking to keep you confident and informed. User-friendly Interface: Navigate with ease through our intuitive and well-designed app. R.O.B.E.R.T is optimized for both iPhone and iPad, ensuring a seamless experience across devices. Unleash your full communication potential with R.O.B.E.R.T! Download now and transform the way you write, translate, and connect with the world. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Robert at none against QDictation's 1. Robert also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). QDictation's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, monetization model and device support 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. QDictation sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per year. Robert asks for nothing beyond the download.
QDictation ships an update weekly, Robert every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QDictation | Robert |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Xin Cao | Really Broke Ventures |
Customer experience
QDictation
Robert
In-app purchases
QDictation
- QDictation Supporter Annual$6.991 Year
Robert
No in-app purchases









