Comparison

Superwhisper vs Margin

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

Head to head
About

Superwhisper

Effortlessly convert spoken thoughts into written text in various formats. Dictate notes, emails, or longer documents with high accuracy and AI-powered summarization and formatting. Boost your writing speed significantly with this hands-free solution.

Highlights
  • Voice to text transcription
  • AI summarization
  • AI formatting
  • Hands-free writing
  • Customizable presets
  • Searchable recording history
Features
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Easily transform voice notes into any format. Go for a walk, think aloud, and have your notes summarized. Or write a long, professional email from a single spoken sentence. With Superwhisper, you write up to 5x faster using your voice. Accurate transcription, clean punctuation, and AI formatting. All hands-free. HOW IT WORKS Hold to record. Release to paste. Your words come out as polished text in whatever app you're using. Emails sound like emails. Slack messages stay casual. Code prompts stay technical. You don't configure any of this. The AI figures it out from the context on your screen. USE IT FOR Emails you'd normally spend ten minutes drafting Meeting notes and voice memos you'll actually reread Messages in ChatGPT, Slack, WhatsApp, Gmail, Notes, or any other app Long-form writing that starts as a five-minute ramble Capture in 100+ languages, with optional translation to English NEW IN 2.0 A shortcut to start dictating anywhere, on demand Redesigned interface Switch modes directly from the keyboard Search your full recording history Bring your own API keys Create custom presets that match exactly how you write CUSTOM MODES Define a mode once, use it forever. A casual mode for messages, a formal one for client emails, a technical one for code prompts. Each mode formats your speech to match the context so your words land the right way every time. PRIVACY Recordings and transcripts stay on your device. Use BYOK mode to route AI processing through providers you already trust. Terms: https://superwhisper.com/terms

About

Margin

A private notebook for Bible study and reflection, allowing you to embed scripture directly into your notes. Organize thoughts with Markdown formatting and access content offline.

Highlights
  • Embed scripture verses directly into notes
  • Markdown formatting for notes
  • Offline access to Bible text
  • Search and pin important notes
  • Export notes as Markdown
  • Private, device-only storage
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Keep Scripture and your reflections together. Margin is a quiet notebook for Bible study, sermons, and personal reflection. Type a reference like John 3:16 on its own line, press Return, and the verse appears inside your note. Keep writing underneath without switching apps. WRITE YOUR WAY Use Markdown headings, lists, emphasis, links, and blockquotes. Switch to reading mode to see your formatted note alongside its Scripture passages. SCRIPTURE AT YOUR CURSOR Insert single verses or ranges within one chapter, such as 1 Peter 1:1-2. Open a passage to change its reference or translation and highlight individual verses. READY OFFLINE The complete Berean Standard Bible is included. No account, network connection, or initial download is required. Download the World English Bible or American Standard Version if you want another translation. Saved passages remain in your notes even if you remove a downloaded Bible. A NOTEBOOK THAT STAYS OUT OF THE WAY Find notes with search, pin the ones you return to, and share your work as Markdown with the full Scripture text included. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Notes are stored on your device. Margin has no advertising, tracking, subscriptions, or sign-in. Cloud synchronization is not currently included; use Markdown export to keep copies of important notes. Built for iPhone and iPad, with light and dark appearances.

Screenshots

Superwhisper4 screens
Margin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Margin at 5.0 against Superwhisper's 4.4. Margin also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Superwhisper's advantage is ratings volume (846 vs 1). 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. Margin asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Margin holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Superwhisper has 846 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Superwhisper versus Margin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSuperwhisperMargin
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (846 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings846 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB8 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSuperUltra, Inc.WODSMITH LLC

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

Margin

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

Margin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Superwhisper free?
Superwhisper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Margin free?
Margin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Superwhisper or Margin?
Margin is rated higher. Superwhisper averages 4.4 out of 5 from 846 ratings, while Margin averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Superwhisper or Margin have ads?
Neither Superwhisper nor Margin shows ads.

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