iWindowsProg vs Ghostwriter Dictate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iWindowsProg
This app provides a comprehensive client for managing Windows desktops, servers, databases, Team Foundation Server, and Visual Studio instances directly from iOS devices. It allows for exploration, administration, querying, and development tasks remotely.
- Remote Windows desktop and server exploration
- TFS client for work items, builds, and source control
- Database client for MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle, and more
- Visual Studio client for project management and compilation
- SQL keyword shortcuts and query saving
- Requires a free Windows Bridge Server
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iWindowsProg is the most powerful Windows, Database, Visual Studio & TFS client application for iOS devices. For detailed information please visit http://makeprog.com FEATURES WINDOWS CLIENT (INAPP) • You can easily explore Windows Desktops and Servers from iOS devices. • Available features are Windows Services, Event Logs, IIS, Active Directory, HyperVisor and ESX etc., TEAM FOUNDATION SERVER CLIENT (INAPP) • Connect to TFS Servers from iOS Devices. • Available features are Workitems, Builds, Changesets, Source Control, Workspaces, Pending Changes, Shelvesets, Labels, Branches, Users and Groups etc., • Support for TFS2010, TFS2012 and DevOps DATABASE CLIENTS (INAPP) • Visualize, search & script MySql, Sql Server, Oracle, PostgreSql, DB2 & Microsoft Access database objects. • Database objects can be viewed in Tiles & Table view. • Administer database by scripting. • Sql Server agent support. • Multi tab query runner with asynchronous & parallel query execution. • Send any kind of ad-hoc query and browse the results in table. • Fast access to SQL keywords using special SQL keyboard. • Save queries to iOS device and reuse. • Download queries using iTunes. • Simple GUI Table designer for MySql , Sql Server and Oracle. VISUAL STUDIO CLIENT (INAPP) • Connect to Visual Studio instance in Windows and explore Visual Studio projects. • Available features are Add/Edit/Delete Solution, Project & Project Items, Source Editor, Remote compile, Build & Error Window etc., • Run MS Unit test and visualize the results. • Explore/Reflect/Decompile assemblies using Object Browser. • Needs WindowsProg Bridge Extension to be installed in Visual Studio. • At present supports VB & C# Projects. • Support for Visual Studio 2010, 2012 Pro and above only. WINDOWSPROG BRIDGE SERVER (FREE) • This iOS application requires a Bridge Server to be installed in a Windows Machine to process the requests made by iOS Devices. • The Bridge Server is the one stop communication point for iWindowsProg and Windows, ESX, TFS, MySql, Sql Server, Oracle, PostgreSql, DB2, Microsoft Access & Visual Studio and it can be downloaded for free from http://makeprog.com • Refer to http://makeprog.com/Products/iWindowsProg/WindowsProgBridgeServer.aspx for more info and why it makes your servers stay secure. • Works Over 3G/4G. Privacy Policy : http://makeprog.com/documents/Privacy Policy.pdf Terms & Conditions : http://makeprog.com/documents/Terms and Conditions.pdf If you need any assistance/more information/feedback please contact us at support@makeprog.com
Ghostwriter Dictate
This app transforms spoken words into polished written content using your unique writing style. Control edits with your voice, and seamlessly sync across devices. It's designed for natural, conversational writing and offers offline support.
- Intelligent transcription
- Personalized writing style
- Voice-first editing
- AI-powered understanding
- Cross-device sync
- Offline support
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Ghostwriter revolutionizes the writing process by putting your voice in control. Unlike traditional writing apps, Ghostwriter is designed from the ground up for voice interaction, making writing as natural as having a conversation. Key Features: • Dictate Anywhere with the Ghostwriter Keyboard - a custom keyboard that brings voice-to-text to every app on your iPhone. Tap the microphone, speak naturally, and your transcribed text appears right where you're typing. • Intelligent transcription: Transcribes your spoken word, cleaning it up while enhancing for clarity • Written like you: Uses your writing fingerprint to generate content in your writing style • Voice-First Design: Control document edits with your voice - no need to touch your keyboard • AI-Powered Understanding: Advanced AI interprets your intentions and executes complex editing tasks • Chat Interface: Quick text input for specific instructions or initial content when needed • Smart History: Track and restore previous versions of your content effortlessly • Cross-Device Sync: Seamlessly switch between your Mac and iOS devices • Offline Support: Keep working even without an internet connection Perfect for: - Writers who prefer speaking their thoughts - Professionals who want hands-free document creation - Anyone with accessibility needs or RSI concerns - Those who think faster than they type - Content creators looking for a more natural writing flow Ghostwriter reimagines writing for the AI age. Simply speak your thoughts, and watch as your words transform into polished content. When you need precise control, the chat interface allows you to provide specific instructions or starting text. Privacy & Security: • End-to-end encryption • Local data storage with optional cloud sync • Your voice data stays private • No third-party tracking Experience the future of writing - where your voice does the work.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Ghostwriter Dictate at Free against iWindowsProg's $24.99. iWindowsProg's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Ghostwriter Dictate is free to download; iWindowsProg costs $24.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 1.0 for iWindowsProg against 1.0 for Ghostwriter Dictate. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of iWindowsProg's written reviews are positive against 0% of Ghostwriter Dictate's.
iWindowsProg ships an update every 3 months, Ghostwriter Dictate every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iWindowsProg | Ghostwriter Dictate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $24.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Balasubramanian Ramanathan | Adam Dinneen |
Customer experience
iWindowsProg
Ghostwriter Dictate
In-app purchases
iWindowsProg
No in-app purchases
Ghostwriter Dictate
No in-app purchases
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