Comparison

ThingAlarm vs SpeedyTrans

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

Head to head
About

ThingAlarm

Features
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ThingAlarm is an app for monitoring IoT sensor data. Data is sent to ThingAlarm via interfaces such as HTTP(s) from a sensor or a LoRaWAN network server. In the web console, the user defines various rules to specify which events should trigger a push notification to the ThingAlarm app clients. The app can notify users, for example, when a temperature threshold is exceeded or a smoke detector is triggered.

About

SpeedyTrans

This app offers on-device speech-to-text transcription without cloud reliance. It supports recording or importing various audio/video formats and exporting transcripts in multiple formats, prioritizing user privacy and offline functionality.

Highlights
  • On-device transcription
  • Record or import audio/video
  • Multiple export formats (TXT, SRT, VTT, JSON)
  • Offline functionality
  • AI-powered accuracy
  • Language auto-detection
Features
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Transcribe speech to text entirely on your device. No cloud. No uploads. No subscriptions. Just fast, accurate transcription powered by AI that runs 100% on your phone. Record or Import Tap to record with real-time waveform feedback, or import audio and video files — MP3, WAV, M4A, MOV, MP4, and more. Batch import multiple files and transcribe them all at once. Choose Your Model Pick the model that fits your needs: - Tiny, for lightning-fast results - Small, the perfect balance of speed and accuracy - Medium, for maximum accuracy for detailed transcription Everything you need is included with the app, with no extra downloads required. Export Anywhere Share your transcriptions in the format you need: - Plain text with or without timestamps - SRT and WebVTT subtitles for video projects - JSON with full metadata for archiving - Copy to clipboard for quick pasting Built for Privacy Your audio never leaves your device. There are no servers, no accounts, and no data collection. SpeedyTrans works completely offline, even in airplane mode. Powerful Details - Segment-level timestamps for precise editing - Auto-detect language or choose from 9+ supported languages - Search your transcription history instantly - Edit transcriptions directly in the app - Track your usage stats over time Perfect for journalists, students, researchers, content creators, podcasters, and anyone who values their privacy. * Cloud model available OPT-IN only. We do not store any data relating to your transcriptions.

Screenshots

ThingAlarm4 screens
SpeedyTrans3 screens

Verdict

The call

ThingAlarm and SpeedyTrans are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
ThingAlarm versus SpeedyTrans: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThingAlarmSpeedyTrans
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB2.0 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander EggerZachary Mendoza

In-app purchases

None

ThingAlarm

No in-app purchases

None

SpeedyTrans

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ThingAlarm free?
ThingAlarm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SpeedyTrans free?
SpeedyTrans is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ThingAlarm or SpeedyTrans have ads?
Neither ThingAlarm nor SpeedyTrans shows ads.

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