# VOICED vs Gistvox

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gistvox at 88% against VOICED's 0%. Gistvox also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.6) and ratings volume (46 vs 8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VOICED sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Gistvox sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gistvox holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gistvox has 46 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of VOICED's written reviews are positive against 88% of Gistvox's.

VOICED ships an update fortnightly, Gistvox every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VOICED | Gistvox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voiced/id6535692223/reviews) | **[4.8 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gistvox/id6751720190/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **46** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Voiced](https://appshunter.io/developer/1732321069) | [GistVox LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836428630) |

## What reviewers say

### VOICED

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voiced/id6535692223)

This social platform allows users to publish content, connect with others, and discover businesses. It aims to give everyone a voice and help businesses get noticed. Users can also shop and sell within the app.

**Highlights:** Publish content, Connect with users, Discover businesses, Shop and sell, User profiles, Business discovery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Showcase Premium Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| VOICED Activation 80% discount | $1.00 | one-time |
| VOICED Activation 70% discount | $2.99 | one-time |
| VOICED Activation 50% discount | $5.00 | one-time |
| VOICED Activation 75% discount | $5.00 | one-time |
| VOICED Activation | $10.00 | one-time |
| VOICED Activation | $20.00 | one-time |


### Gistvox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gistvox/id6751720190)

This voice-first social platform allows users to share real stories through audio recordings. Connect with friends, thinkers, and creators by speaking freely and listening deeply to authentic content.

**Highlights:** Voice-first social platform, Record and share audio stories, Follow chosen users, Human-centric social media, Discover audio content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extra Recording Time | $2.00 | one-time |
| Pro | $20.00 | one-time |
| Founder Access | $100.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Refreshing take on social media
- 👍 Authentic and simple experience
- 👍 Intimate and personal
- 👍 Unique way to share stories
- 👍 Reminiscent of radio


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VOICED free?

VOICED is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Gistvox free?

Gistvox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, VOICED or Gistvox?

Gistvox is rated higher. VOICED averages 2.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Gistvox averages 4.8 from 46 ratings.

### Do VOICED or Gistvox have ads?

Both VOICED and Gistvox show ads.

### Which is updated more often, VOICED or Gistvox?

VOICED ships an update fortnightly, and Gistvox every 2 weeks. Most recently, VOICED was updated on November 4, 2026 and Gistvox on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*