# Voice Dictation for Notes vs When

The clearest difference is rating: When at 5.0 against Voice Dictation for Notes's 2.2. When also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 39%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Voice Dictation for Notes's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $9.99) and ratings volume (11 vs 1). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Voice Dictation for Notes costs $2.99 and When $9.99 up front. Voice Dictation for Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. When asks for nothing beyond the download.

When holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Voice Dictation for Notes has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Voice Dictation for Notes's written reviews are positive against 75% of When's.

Voice Dictation for Notes ships an update every 7 months, When every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Voice Dictation for Notes | When |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [2.2 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-dictation-for-notes/id526394949/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/when-quick-reminders/id537048109/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 38.7% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 49 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Quanticapps Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/511757906) | [Mikhail Solomonov](https://appshunter.io/developer/537048112) |

## What reviewers say

### Voice Dictation for Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-dictation-for-notes/id526394949)

This app allows you to convert your spoken words into text in real-time, making note-taking up to five times faster than typing. It supports automatic grammar correction and a wide range of global languages, enabling easy sharing of your dictated notes to other applications.

**Highlights:** Real-time text display, Up to 5x faster than typing, Automatic grammar correction, Supports 43 languages, Share notes to other apps, Intelligent speech recognition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Voice Notes Premium Pro | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and accurate voice recognition
- 📝 Convenient for taking notes
- 💯 Surprisingly good performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and connection issues
- ❌ Stops working after a short time
- 🤔 Confusing user interface

**Reported bugs**

- Unauthorized service error
- Recordings randomly deleted
- Compatibility issues with iOS updates

**Requested features**

- Integration with native Notes app
- Ability to edit and format text
- Improved language support


### When

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/when-quick-reminders/id537048109)

Quickly set reminders with a single tap by interacting with a clock face. Customize your reminders with notes, colors, icons, and sounds. View all your upcoming tasks in a comprehensive list.

**Highlights:** One-tap reminder setting, Clock face time adjustment, Add notes to reminders, Customizable colors and icons, Select reminder sounds, View all reminders list

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Voice Dictation for Notes free?

Voice Dictation for Notes costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is When free?

When costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Voice Dictation for Notes or When?

When is rated higher. Voice Dictation for Notes averages 2.2 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while When averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Voice Dictation for Notes or When have ads?

Neither Voice Dictation for Notes nor When shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Voice Dictation for Notes or When?

Voice Dictation for Notes ships an update every 7 months, and When every 3 weeks. Most recently, Voice Dictation for Notes was updated on November 6, 2026 and When on November 6, 2026.

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