Voice Widget Memo vs SpeechToText Memo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Voice memo creation
- Home screen widgets
- Lock screen widgets (iOS 16+)
- Multiple widget sizes
- Fast launch
- Simple interface
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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
SpeechToText Memo
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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/
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Voice Widget Memo | SpeechToText Memo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yutaka Kato | nz-sw |
In-app purchases
Voice Widget Memo
No in-app purchases
SpeechToText Memo
No in-app purchases
Questions
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