QDictation vs Kateb
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/
Kateb
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Unparalleled Accuracy & Flexibility: Multilingual Support: Speak in Arabic or English and receive accurate transcriptions. Multi-Dialect Arabic Recognition: No need to switch dialects - Kateb understands them all! Real-Time Response: See your words appear on screen as you speak, no waiting required. Contextual Autocorrection: Kateb intelligently adjusts your transcriptions based on the surrounding text. Seamless Workflow & Customization: Editing Made Easy: Refine your transcribed text with intuitive editing tools. Export & Share Options: Copy, download, or share your transcribed text with just a few taps. Simple to Use: Get started immediately, no registration required. Effortless Registration: Create an account in a few easy steps to unlock additional features. Experience the Power of Speech with Kateb: Unmatched Security: We take your privacy seriously. Your data is protected with the highest security standards. Enhanced Productivity: Transform your ideas into text with unmatched speed and accuracy. Accessibility for All: Whether you're a student, professional, or anyone who values convenience, Kateb is your ideal companion. Download Kateb today and unlock the power of your voice! For further support, please contact us at info@rdi-eg.ai
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kateb at none against QDictation's 1. Kateb also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 18.0). QDictation's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months). On price 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. Kateb asks for nothing beyond the download.
QDictation ships an update weekly, Kateb every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QDictation | Kateb |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 12.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Xin Cao | THE ENGINEERING COMPANY FOR DEVELOPMENT OF DIGITAL SYSTEMS SAE |
In-app purchases
QDictation
- QDictation Supporter Annual$6.991 Year
Kateb
No in-app purchases









