Comparison

Superwhisper vs Sync Gateway

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

Head to head
About

Superwhisper

This app transforms spoken words into clean, polished text across 100+ languages. It offers a privacy-first approach, keeping your audio and transcripts secure on your device. Customize output for different contexts like emails, messages, or code without manual cleanup.

Highlights
  • Speech to text in 100+ languages
  • Privacy-first, local data storage
  • Auto-completing typing keyboard
  • Customizable output modes
  • No cleanup needed for transcripts
  • Cross-platform compatibility
Features
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Download the market leading, privacy-first speech to text and AI keyboard used by millions across 100+ languages. Superwhisper is built for people who want to get words out of their head and into the world without a fuss. Talk when you're in a hurry, or use our auto-completing keyboard for the nostalgia of typing. Either way, your words land as clean, polished text in any app on your phone, messaging, or the web. YOUR WORDS STAY YOURS We don't store your audio or transcripts on our servers, and we never use your data to train AI models. Want even more control? Run local models right on your device, or bring your own API keys. HOW IT WORKS Tap to record, speak naturally, and see your thoughts appear perfectly formatted for you. Emails sound like emails. Slack stays casual. Code prompts stay technical. No setup needed. Where people are using Superwhisper: • Emails that used to take ten minutes • Meeting notes and voice memos you'll actually reread • Messages in ChatGPT, Slack, WhatsApp, Gmail, Notes, and more • Long writing that starts as a five-minute ramble • all in 100+ languages, with optional translation to English MAKE IT SOUND LIKE YOU Custom modes let you set your style once and use it forever. Try a casual one for friends, a formal one for clients, and a technical one for code. Your words land the right way every time. NO CLEAN-UP NEEDED Accurate transcription, good punctuation, and no filler words. You can send it as is. Superwhisper also works on Mac, Windows, Android, and Linux. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://superwhisper.com/terms

About

Sync Gateway

Features
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Gateway creates an ecosystem that enables Managers, Interns & Organisations to manage Collaboration and to share important announcements within the organisation

Screenshots

Superwhisper4 screens
Sync Gateway4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sync Gateway at none against Superwhisper's 3. Sync Gateway also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. Superwhisper sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.49 per month. Sync Gateway asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Superwhisper versus Sync Gateway: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSuperwhisperSync Gateway
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (860 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews43.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings860 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSuperUltra, Inc.Synclovis Systems Private Limited

Bugs and requests

Superwhisper

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Recordings not being processed or disappearing
  • Crashes and freezes during use
  • Inability to activate licenses across devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to import/sync audio recordings across devices
  • Customizable punctuation and formatting options
  • Live transcription and translation capabilities
  • Native iPad app with full feature parity

Sync Gateway

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Superwhisper

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$8.491 Month
  • Pro Annual$84.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$249.99
None

Sync Gateway

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Superwhisper free?
Superwhisper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sync Gateway free?
Sync Gateway is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Superwhisper or Sync Gateway have ads?
Neither Superwhisper nor Sync Gateway shows ads.

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