Comparison

echo vs Dictly

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

Head to head
About

echo

Features
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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

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

echo4 screens
Dictly4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
echo versus Dictly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterechoDictly
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid VillegasJannik Jung

In-app purchases

1 purchases

echo

One-time1
  • Echo Pro$2.99
1 purchases

Dictly

One-time1
  • Dictly Pro - Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is echo free?
echo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dictly free?
Dictly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do echo or Dictly have ads?
echo shows ads; Dictly does not.

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