Comparison

Whisper Notes vs Dictly

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

Head to head
About

Whisper Notes

This app uses advanced AI to accurately transcribe audio recordings locally on your device. It supports 99 languages with translation, offers offline functionality, and automatically summarizes content and generates action items for enhanced productivity.

Highlights
  • AI-powered transcription
  • Local device processing for privacy
  • Supports 99 languages with translation
  • Offline transcription capabilities
  • Automatic summarization and action items
  • Searchable local storage
Features
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Efficiently capture and organize your audio content with this advanced transcription app, designed for both students and professionals. Powered by state-of-the-art AI deep neural network models, this app provides highly accurate transcriptions, converting spoken content into clear, structured text. Privacy is a top priority, with all processing occurring locally on your device. No data is ever sent to external servers, ensuring that your transcriptions remain private and secure. This makes the app particularly suitable for confidential meetings, personal notes, and sensitive discussions. The app is built on the world’s most widely adopted transcription model, trusted by over 10 million users globally. It supports 99 languages, with full translation capabilities, enabling seamless transcription and translation across multiple languages. Whether transcribing corporate meetings, academic lectures, or international conversations, this app ensures precise and reliable results. Offline functionality allows for uninterrupted transcription, even without an internet connection. Additionally, the app features advanced AI tools that automatically summarize transcriptions and generate actionable items, enhancing productivity and saving valuable time. All transcriptions are stored locally on your device, with full searchability for easy access to specific content. This ensures efficient organization and quick retrieval of important information. Ideal for students, professionals, and anyone requiring accurate, private, and efficient transcription, this app is a comprehensive solution for all transcription needs. Experience the power of cutting-edge AI technology in a secure, user-friendly platform. We do not collect any data. You can review our privacy policy at https://www.whispernotes.pro/privacy-policy. By using this app, you agree to the terms outlined in https://www.whispernotes.pro/terms-and-services and https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/.

About

Dictly

This app converts your voice into styled text locally on your device, offering instant, private, and offline dictation. Create custom text formats and manage specialized vocabularies for efficient note-taking and idea capture.

Highlights
  • Real-time on-device transcription
  • Offline dictation
  • Custom text formatting (Workflows)
  • Multi-language support
  • Customizable dictionary
  • History and search functionality
  • Share and export options
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Dictly turns your voice into clean, styled text — entirely on-device. Capture ideas, notes, or lists the moment they come to mind. Works in any situation — no cloud, no telemetry, no connection required. WHY DICTLY • Private by design — everything happens locally on your iPhone or iPad. • Instant feel — sub-100 ms first words with live preview and continuous updates. • Styled as you speak — create Workflows that format text for messages, notes, or to-dos. • Offline capable — works anywhere, even in airplane mode. CORE FEATURES • Real-time on-device transcription with contextual correction. • Multi-language dictation — choose the language you speak in. • Simple, focused recording interface for quick capture. • Workflows — transform your text automatically into structured formats. • Dictionary — add custom words and phrases for better recognition. • History and Search — browse and reuse past transcriptions. • Share and Export — copy, send to Notes or Files, or use the Share Sheet. PRO FEATURES • Unlimited Workflows — define prompts, styles, and variables to format your output. • Unlimited Dictionaries — manage specialized vocabularies for different projects. • Full History Access — see all your transcriptions. • Advanced Sharing — export to multiple destinations. PRIVACY Dictly runs 100 percent on-device. No servers. No analytics. No background uploads. Your words never leave your iPhone or iPad unless you share them. WORKS ANYWHERE Dictly is built for mobility — capture thoughts instantly, even without signal. Perfect for journaling, note-taking, task lists, or dictating ideas on the go. PRICING Free Core provides complete offline dictation with light limits. Dictly Pro unlocks unlimited Workflows, Dictionaries, and Sharing. Dictly makes typing optional — and your voice powerful. Private. Instant. Offline. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Whisper Notes4 screens
Dictly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Whisper Notes at 82% against Dictly's 20%. Whisper Notes also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.5) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Whisper Notes sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Dictly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Whisper Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Whisper Notes has 50 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Whisper Notes's written reviews are positive against 20% of Dictly's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Whisper Notes ships an update every 6 days, Dictly every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Whisper Notes versus Dictly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhisper NotesDictly
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (50 ratings) — better3.5 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings50 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLiberace Pte. Ltd.Jannik Jung

Customer experience

Whisper Notes

All ratings50 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%

Dictly

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Whisper Notes

Subscriptions4
  • Pro (Week)7 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Pro (1 Month) Special$12.991 Month
  • Pro (1 Month)$14.991 Month
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  • Pro (1 Year)$99.001 Year
1 purchases

Dictly

One-time1
  • Dictly Pro - Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Whisper Notes free?
Whisper Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dictly free?
Dictly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Whisper Notes or Dictly?
Whisper Notes is rated higher. Whisper Notes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while Dictly averages 3.5 from 4 ratings.
Do Whisper Notes or Dictly have ads?
Neither Whisper Notes nor Dictly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Whisper Notes or Dictly?
Whisper Notes ships an update every 6 days, and Dictly every 4 weeks. Most recently, Whisper Notes was updated on October 25, 2026 and Dictly on October 23, 2026.

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