Comparison

Voice Widget Memo vs SpeechToText Memo

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

Head to head
About

Voice Widget Memo

Record voice memos and place them on your home or lock screen for instant access. This app offers a simple, fast way to capture thoughts without typing, with multiple widget sizes available for both screens.

Highlights
  • Voice memo creation
  • Home screen widgets
  • Lock screen widgets (iOS 16+)
  • Multiple widget sizes
  • Fast launch
  • Simple interface
Features
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This app lets you take notes by speaking without touching your iPhone/iPad. You can place the memos as widgets on your home screen or lock screen for quick access and launch. ◆ Types of memos For home screen: 3 sizes - large, medium, small For lock screen: 2 types - square and single-line ※ For lock screen, Only available on iOS 16 ◆ How to add widgets [Home screen] 1. Long-press the home screen 2. Press the "+" button and search for "Voice Widget Memo" widget 3. Add the desired widget size - large, medium, or small Tapping the added widget will launch the app. Saving the memo will reflect on the widget. [Lock screen / Square widget] 1. Long-press the lock screen 2. Customize → Lock Screen 3. Tap the square area below the clock 4. Select and add the "Voice Widget Memo" widget [Lock screen / Single-line widget] 1. Long-press the lock screen 2. Customize → Lock Screen 3. Tap the narrow area above the clock 4. Select and add the "Voice Widget Memo" widget ◆ Features and characteristics * Easily create voice memos * Place memos on home screen or lock screen * Simple * Minimal features required * Fast launch * Only 5 types of memos available * Completely free with no additional charges Terms of Use: https://mozkzki.github.io/apps/koe_memo/terms_and_conditions/english Privacy Policy: https://mozkzki.github.io/apps/koe_memo/privacy_policy/english

About

SpeechToText Memo

Features
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Capture thoughts fast. SpeechToText Memo turns your voice into clear, editable text on iPhone and iPad. Tap to record, speak naturally, and get instant transcripts you can copy, share, or save as memos.Key Features• Quick voice recording with live transcription• Simple edit, copy, and share actions• Time stamps for long recordings• Works in Light and Dark Mode• Designed for privacy and ease of useGreat for ideas, meeting notes, study, and daily journaling. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Voice Widget Memo4 screens
SpeechToText Memo3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SpeechToText Memo at weekly against Voice Widget Memo's every 6 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Voice Widget Memo ships an update every 6 months, SpeechToText Memo weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and January 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Voice Widget Memo versus SpeechToText Memo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVoice Widget MemoSpeechToText Memo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.616.6
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYutaka Katonz-sw

In-app purchases

None

Voice Widget Memo

No in-app purchases

None

SpeechToText Memo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Voice Widget Memo free?
Voice Widget Memo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SpeechToText Memo free?
SpeechToText Memo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Voice Widget Memo or SpeechToText Memo have ads?
Both Voice Widget Memo and SpeechToText Memo show ads.
Which is updated more often, Voice Widget Memo or SpeechToText Memo?
Voice Widget Memo ships an update every 6 months, and SpeechToText Memo weekly. Most recently, Voice Widget Memo was updated on September 7, 2026 and SpeechToText Memo on January 27, 2026.

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