Comparison

iBal Rotary vs SpeakApp AI

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

Head to head
About

iBal Rotary

This app helps helicopter pilots quickly calculate weight and balance for their aircraft. It supports numerous helicopter models and allows users to add custom aircraft configurations. The app provides graphical displays and can email mission manifests, aiding in compliance with aviation regulations.

Highlights
  • Supports numerous helicopter types
  • Add custom aircraft configurations
  • Graphical CG displays
  • Email mission manifests
  • Detects weight and CG problems
  • Predefined load lists
Features
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iBal Rotary is a dedicated Helicopter weight and balance app for iPhone, iPad, iPod and Mac. Designed from the ground up for professional and private helicopter pilots, it provides for quick and easy entry of loads and checks against type-specific weight, lateral and longitudinal CG limits, load station limits etc. Graphical displays, mission and manifest sent by email and much more. Online information, help and discussion at http://groups.google.com/group/ibal-help http://www.airspayce.com/airspayce/ibal Quick Reference Sheet http://www.airspayce.com/iBal/ReferenceSheet.pdf Features: Many types supported: See http://www.airspayce.com/airspayce/ibal/ibal-types-supported for detailed list of supported types and configurations. Robinson R22 Beta, BetaII, Alpha, HP, R44, R44 II, R66 Agusta A109AII, A109E, A119 and AW119 MK II Agusta Bell AB212 IFR Pax Agusta-Westland AW109SP, AW139 Bell 205A-1 and 205A-1 with STC SH5977NM, 204B, 206B3 Jet Ranger, 206L Long Ranger (L, L1, L3, and L4 models), 210, 222U, 230, 212, 407, 412, 427, 429, 430 Schweizer/Hughes 269C/300C, 333, 333M Hughes OH-6A Eurocopter AS350 B, BA, BA+, B1, B2, B3, D Squirrel, AS332, AS355 N, NP, F1 and F2 twin Squirrel AS365 N1, N2, N3 Dauphin, BK117 A-3, A-4, B, C-1, C+, EC120B Colibri, EC130 B4, EC135 P2+, EC130/H130 EC155 B,B1, EC225 LP Enstrom 280FX, 480B Boeing CH-47 Chinook Cabri G2 MD500D (369D), MD530F-Plus (369FF), MD600N, MD902 MBB105 LS A3 Sikorsky S-76A,A+,A++, S-76B, C, S-76C++, S-92A, UH-61A,L Blackhawk Add any number of your own aircraft, including preconfigured loads and photos of your own aircraft. Send completed CG Solutions (including manifest) and CG graphs to any email address (internet connection required) Configurable Name, BEW, longitudinal and lateral arms and photo for your own aircraft (from camera or photo roll where supported). Easy entry and adjustment of passengers, fuel, cargo and suspended loads. Displays CG for loaded and empty fuel, critical fuel loads with and without any suspended load. Detects and displays weight, longitudinal and lateral CG problems. Displays available load until limits will be exceeded. Displays weights, arms and CG solutions in graphical and tabular formats, with problem alerts. Support for optional Passenger names and Flight Details which appear on the CG solution spreadsheet and are transmitted when Send tapped. This supports new FAA rules requiring FAR Part 135 (Air Taxi) Operators to manifest every flight stage and for it to be transmitted back to base. Support for Predefined Loads: user definable list of commonly carried loads and their weights. Useful for EMS staff lists, oil rig personnel lists, common cargo items etc. List of predefined loads can be accessed from the load edit page to automatically enter the weight and description. The list can be customised to include any number of your own personnel names or freight descriptions plus the weight of each. Predefined loads can be added or removed from your list at any time, and will not be lost when you update iBal. Loads can be entered in your choice of suitable unit: kg, lbs, USGals, litres, stones (also fuel % in applicable types). Supports iPhone gestures: Drag passengers and cargo between stations Flick cargo and passengers off Zoom and scroll floorplans, graphs and load sheets Aircraft-specific Custom Load Stations, allowing you to add new or non-standard loading positions to your own aircraft. Displays helpful loading data, limits and hints. Optional Alert sounds and vibration for bad solutions for easy in-flight use. Configurable fuel SGs Supports Apple AirPrint, Retina, iOS 5 and later on iPhone, iPad, etc. Works with Aeronet http://www.aeronet.co.nz/ a world class maintenance, flight and duty tracking system. Allows operators to automatically update their Aeronet records with the flight details emailed by iBal. Reduces the time and cost of records compliance.

About

SpeakApp AI

This app transforms your spoken words into accurate, ready-to-use text. It can transcribe meetings, voice notes, and even import audio from other sources. AI features allow for summarization, tone adjustment, and translation.

Highlights
  • Voice to text transcription
  • Real-time recording and transcription
  • Import audio from files and apps
  • AI summarization and bullet points
  • Tone adjustment and email conversion
  • Multi-language translation
  • Secure data handling
Features
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SpeakApp AI: Voice-to-Text SpeakApp captures your voice with a single tap and transforms it into text. Record and summarize meetings, take voice notes, write emails or create content with your voice. SpeakApp simplifies your workflow by seamlessly converting voice to text. From a spontaneous brainstorm to a structured blueprint, your spoken ideas are transcribed swiftly and accurately, thanks to our cutting-edge AI. SpeakApp is your reliable companion, instantly delivering clean, ready-to-use text. It works perfectly to record and transcribe: • meetings • voice notes • lectures • brain storm new ideas • write emails and other important communication with your voice on the go Record and Transcribe • Record Voice Notes and Meetings: Easily record your thoughts and SpeakApp will transcribe them into text in real-time. • High-Quality Transcription: Grammatically correct and punctuated text that is free of filler words and repetitions. • AI Length Adjustment: Modify the transcribed text to be shorter or longer, using advanced AI technology. Import and Transcribe Recordings • Import recordings from other apps, files, or YouTube • Import voice messages from messengers including WhatsApp and Telegram • Import and transcribe YouTube videos • Get instant summaries and translations for your recordings, audio messages, and even YouTube videos AI Text Editing • Summarize & turn into bullet notes: Extract the essence of your notes with summaries and bullet points. • Email & Task Conversion: Turn your text into a ready-to-send email or a structured task. • Tone Adjustment: Change the tone of the text to suit your needs - from professional to casual, or even add a touch of humor with funny AI-rewrite options. Language & Translation Features • Multiple Language Support: Choose from a range of languages for instant voice translation. • Ideal for multilingual users or those learning a new language. Efficient Sharing • Share your notes directly from the app. Privacy & Security • We take your privacy seriously. Your data remains confidential and is never shared with third parties. • Full Data Control: Easily manage and delete your data as needed. Privacy Policy: https://speakapp.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://speakapp.com/terms Get SpeakApp today and turn your voice into your most powerful tool!

Screenshots

iBal Rotary4 screens
SpeakApp AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SpeakApp AI at Free against iBal Rotary's $17.99. SpeakApp AI also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (9.7K vs 25). iBal Rotary's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment 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

SpeakApp AI is free to download; iBal Rotary costs $17.99 up front. SpeakApp AI sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. iBal Rotary asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for iBal Rotary against 4.6 for SpeakApp AI. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SpeakApp AI has 9.7K ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of iBal Rotary's written reviews are positive against 87% of SpeakApp AI's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iBal Rotary ships an update every 2 months, SpeakApp AI weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
iBal Rotary versus SpeakApp AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriBal RotarySpeakApp AI
Price$17.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (25 ratings)4.6 (9.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.1% of reviews86.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings259.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#125 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB121 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAirSpayceVoicePop Inc.

Customer experience

iBal Rotary

All ratings24 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive83.1%
Neutral2.6%
Negative14.3%

SpeakApp AI

All ratings9,649 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral3.4%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews1,236 reviews
Positive86.6%
Neutral3.2%
Negative10.3%

User reviews

iBal Rotary

From 25 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and accurate calculations
  • 👍 User-friendly and simple interface
  • 🛠️ Excellent customer support
  • ✅ Reliable and functional
  • 💡 Versatile and complete

Room to improve

  • 💰 Repurchase required for new versions
  • 🔊 Annoying sounds
  • 👎 Poor user interface
  • 📉 Outdated data
  • 🤷‍♂️ Stations cannot be deleted

SpeakApp AI

From 9.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Very good
  • 🚀 Accurate transcription
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Intuitive
  • 👍 Friendly use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Deletes edits to text
  • 🐛 Translations are weak, errors and improper words
  • 🐛 Transcribed into a mix of Chinese, Welsh, and Swedish
  • 💰 Criminally expensive

Bugs and requests

iBal Rotary

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on iPhone 4 since latest update
  • Choose photo function does not work on iPad Mini Retina
  • Math is sometimes wrong
  • Rounding of aircraft values is annoying

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add B3E aircraft
  • Ability to modify aircraft data
  • Add BK-117 D2/D3 (H145) to aircraft list
  • Add Bell 505 to aircraft library
  • Input fuel burn to calculate flight duration estimate
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  • Adjustable minimum fuel
  • Add AS 350 B3 to list
  • Simplify PDF/printed page to one page
  • Remove sound features
  • Allow building own configuration with lateral c of g

SpeakApp AI

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Deletes edits to text
  • Transcribed into a mix of Chinese, Welsh, and Swedish
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add to recording option
  • Longer recording duration
  • Local currency option
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard

In-app purchases

None

iBal Rotary

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

SpeakApp AI

Subscriptions10
  • Full Access3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Full Access$6.997 Days
  • Full Access$14.991 Month
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  • Full Access3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Pro Access$19.991 Month
  • Pro Access3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Trial Full Access3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Full Access3 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • Full Access$59.991 Year
  • Pro Access$119.001 Year

Questions

Is iBal Rotary free?
iBal Rotary costs $17.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SpeakApp AI free?
SpeakApp AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iBal Rotary or SpeakApp AI?
SpeakApp AI is rated higher. iBal Rotary averages 4.5 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while SpeakApp AI averages 4.6 from 9.7K ratings.
Do iBal Rotary or SpeakApp AI have ads?
SpeakApp AI shows ads; iBal Rotary does not.
Which is updated more often, iBal Rotary or SpeakApp AI?
iBal Rotary ships an update every 2 months, and SpeakApp AI weekly. Most recently, iBal Rotary was updated on November 1, 2026 and SpeakApp AI on November 4, 2026.

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