echo vs Dictly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
echo
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voice to text, offline transcription, meeting notes, Core ML, speech recognition, AI transcription, private voice app, secure notes, PDF export, on-device AI, audio to text, transcription app, smart notes, lecture recorder, voice memo AI, local AI, privacy focused app, Apple Core ML, no internet needed, real-time transcription
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.
- 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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Dictly at none against echo's shown. echo's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. echo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dictly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | echo | Dictly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David Villegas | Jannik Jung |
In-app purchases
echo
- Echo Pro$2.99
Dictly
- Dictly Pro - Lifetime$29.99









