# Why did I open my phone? vs Recwave

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Recwave at 100% against Why did I open my phone?'s 80%. Recwave also leads on iOS requirement (16 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Why did I open my phone? sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.39 per 7 days and Recwave sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Why did I open my phone? | Recwave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/why-did-i-open-my-phone/id6698899560/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Confusion Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/492291715) | [泽勇 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/1123422146) |

## What reviewers say

### Why did I open my phone?

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/why-did-i-open-my-phone/id6698899560)

This AI-powered dictation tool converts your speech to text with speed and precision. It offers both offline and cloud-based transcription, supports multiple languages, and securely stores your transcription history.

**Highlights:** AI-driven dictation, Multilingual support, Offline AI transcription, Transcription log with encryption, Music-friendly dictation, Clipboard integration

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fast Dictate Weekly | $0.39 | per 7 days |
| Fast Dictate Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Fast Dictate Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


### Recwave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recwave/id6760257594)

Capture high-fidelity audio with a retro-inspired interface. This app offers lossless recording, smart segment markers, and customizable actions for efficient note-taking, lectures, and inspiration capture. Enjoy a clean, ad-free experience designed for work, study, and everyday moments.

**Highlights:** High-fidelity lossless recording, Retro skeuomorphic interface, Smart segment markers, Customizable quick actions, Multiple retro themes, Ad-free experience

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brushed Metal Red | $1.00 | one-time |
| Brushed Metal Silver | $1.00 | one-time |
| Almond | $1.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Why did I open my phone? free?

Why did I open my phone? is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Recwave free?

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

### Do Why did I open my phone? or Recwave have ads?

Neither Why did I open my phone? nor Recwave shows ads.

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