Comparison

Helmsman Remote vs audio to text free

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

Head to head
About

Helmsman Remote

Control your Helmsman PRO performances remotely from your iPhone. Start, stop, play, pause, activate triggers, and adjust volume without being tied to your computer.

Highlights
  • Remote play, pause, and stop
  • Activate up to 8 triggers
  • Adjust volume levels
  • Wireless control from iPhone
  • Requires Helmsman PRO v1.3.0+
Features
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Helmsman Remote is for users already using Helmsman PRO but don't want to be tied to their computer throughout a performance. Helmsman Remote allows you the freedom to control Helmsman's actions right from your iPhone!!! Ever run into one of these scenarios when you're not by the computer? - Want to Start or Stop the performance? Go ahead! - Need to use a Trigger at just the right time? Click and watch everyone's reaction! - Volume too loud? Too soft? Change it! The following options are available: - Play - Pause - Stop - Triggers (1 through 8) - Volume control --------------------------------------- Note: Helmsman version 1.3.0.0 or later is required. 2nd Note: In order to avoid special router settings, forwarding ports, etc... make sure that your iPhone is connected to the same network as the computer running Helmsman. --------------------------------------- Information about Helmsman can be found @ http://www.lifeape.com

About

audio to text free

Convert audio and video files into editable text transcripts. This app allows you to import files, record audio, or select videos to generate accurate transcriptions. You can then edit, translate, and export your text in various formats.

Highlights
  • Transcribe speech to text
  • Identify speakers
  • Translate transcripts
  • Export in multiple formats (TXT, SRT, VTT, PDF, DOCX)
  • Edit and find/replace text
  • Trim audio clips
Features
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Turn audio and video into clear, editable transcripts on your iPhone. Import a file, choose a video from Photos, or record audio in the app. Then read along while you listen. TRANSCRIBE AND REVIEW • Convert speech in supported languages to text on your device. • Tap timestamps to jump to the right moment in the recording. • Edit the transcript, find and replace words, or copy the text. MAKE MORE OF EVERY RECORDING • Identify speakers and give them names for easier review. • Create a structured summary with an optional local model, or review key excerpts without one. • Translate transcripts between supported languages on your iPhone. SHARE IN THE FORMAT YOU NEED Export transcripts as TXT, SRT, VTT, PDF, or DOCX. Share subtitles for a video or readable notes from a meeting, interview, lecture, or voice memo. Need a shorter clip? You can also trim audio and share the result. Transcripts are saved locally on your device. Speech recognition and translation support vary by language, iOS version, and device. Some features require a one-time language or model download. Start free with 3 exports, then upgrade for unlimited exports. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://edgex.vercel.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Helmsman Remote2 screens
audio to text free4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Helmsman Remote at none against audio to text free's 4. Helmsman Remote also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). audio to text free's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 31 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. audio to text free sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Helmsman Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Helmsman Remote against 5.0 for audio to text free. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Helmsman Remote ships an update every 31 months, audio to text free every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Helmsman Remote versus audio to text free: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHelmsman Remoteaudio to text free
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 31 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNelson Bairos雪晴 葛

Customer experience

Helmsman Remote

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

audio to text free

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Helmsman Remote

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

audio to text free

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Pro$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro$9.991 Month
  • Annual Pro$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$59.99

Questions

Is Helmsman Remote free?
Helmsman Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is audio to text free free?
audio to text free is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Helmsman Remote or audio to text free?
Helmsman Remote and audio to text free are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Helmsman Remote or audio to text free have ads?
audio to text free shows ads; Helmsman Remote does not.
Which is updated more often, Helmsman Remote or audio to text free?
Helmsman Remote ships an update every 31 months, and audio to text free every 3 weeks. Most recently, Helmsman Remote was updated on November 1, 2026 and audio to text free on November 5, 2026.

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