WhisperDirect vs PromoSender
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WhisperDirect
This app converts speech to text and generates summaries using your own API key. It offers cost-effective processing with various AI models and supports multiple import and export formats, including Slack integration.
- Speech-to-text conversion
- AI-powered summarization
- Import audio and video files
- Playback-synced highlighting
- Export to VTT/SRT
- Post to Slack automatically
- OCR transcription from images
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WhisperDirect is an audio transcription and summarization app built around the high accuracy of the Whisper API. In addition to the Whisper API using your own API key, it includes on-device features such as Apple Speech, Speaker Diarization (NVIDIA Nemotron 3), and OCR. For summaries and meeting minutes, choose from OpenAI / Gemini / OpenAI-compatible LLMs, using APIs only as much as you need. One-time purchase — no subscription. Pricing & Experience ・7-day free trial included ・On-device features (Apple Speech / Speaker Diarization / OCR) are free, no API key required ・Whisper API and LLM (Summary / Minutes) are billed by each provider on a usage basis (The app does not charge for API usage) Cost Estimates ・Whisper API: ~$0.006/min (1 hour ≈ $0.36) ・Segment re-transcription (gpt-transcribe): ~$0.0045/min ・On-device features incur no API fees ・Actual costs vary with audio length and settings ・OpenAI API pricing: https://openai.com/api/pricing ・Gemini / custom providers follow each service's pricing ・Locally-run custom providers (e.g. Ollama) incur no API fees Transcription Engines ・Whisper API (OpenAI): high accuracy with your own API key ・Apple Speech (On-device): no API key, iOS 26+ ・Switchable from settings Models for Summary & Minutes ・Choose from OpenAI / Gemini / Custom - OpenAI: GPT-6 Luna / GPT-5 nano / GPT-5 mini / GPT-4.1 nano / GPT-4.1 mini - Gemini: requires Google AI Studio API key (gemini-*-pro / flash / gemma) - Custom: OpenAI-compatible APIs (Ollama / LM Studio / self-hosted) ・Processing costs only a few cents even for several-thousand-character text Key Features ・Record with the mic button and transcribe on the spot ・Live Preview: real-time transcription while recording (on-device) ・Recording display mode switch (Waveform / Simple) ・Import audio files → transcribe (Share Sheet) ・Video import (audio extracted and compressed) ・Transcript auto-highlights with playback position ・Insert timeline markers at any interval (5-sec steps) ・Generate summaries from transcripts ・OCR from images (batch supported, no API fees) ・Generate meeting minutes (prompts editable) ・Re-transcribe misrecognized segments in the editor (Uses OpenAI gpt-transcribe; billed by usage) ・Re-transcribe specific items with Whisper API, even while using Apple Speech ・Speaker diarization (NVIDIA Nemotron 3, on-device) ・Export: Audio / Text / Summary / Minutes / VTT / SRT ・Auto-post to Slack ・Webhook integration (Discord, Slack, n8n, etc.) ・Google Drive auto-backup ・Estimated cost display ・Fine-grained settings (LLM model, timeline interval, prompts) Supported Formats Audio: mp3, m4a, aac, wav, flac, ogg, opus, wma, amr, mpga, webm, aiff, caf Video: mp4, mov, m4v, webm, mkv, avi, mpeg, mpg Notes ・Whisper API requires an OpenAI API key ・On-device features work without an API key ・Prices, specs, and models may change per provider
PromoSender
Streamline your promotional campaigns with this coupon manager. Organize, track, and analyze discount codes for various platforms. Create shareable coupons and gain insights with real-time statistics.
- Intelligent project management
- Bulk coupon management
- Data analysis and statistics
- Professional sharing features
- Multilingual support
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Are you looking for the perfect coupon manager to streamline your promotional campaigns? Meet PromoSender – the premier app designed for Indie hackers, marketing professionals and teams to efficiently manage and share discount codes. Whether you're handling promo codes for Steam, Origin, or any other platform, PromoSender offers a comprehensive solution to organize, track, and analyze your promotions seamlessly. Key Features Intelligent Project Management - Create and manage multiple promotion projects effortlessly. - Real-time tracking of project status and progress ensures you stay on top of every campaign. - Smart status management allows you to activate, pause, or complete projects with ease. Bulk Coupon Management - Efficiently handle large volumes of discount codes with bulk import and export features. - Organize promo codes into collections for easy categorization and retrieval. - Automatically track usage status and expiration dates to maintain up-to-date records. Data Analysis & Statistics - Gain insights with real-time usage rate statistics and visually appealing charts. Professional Sharing Features - Create stunning shareable coupons with customizable templates. - Showcase your brand with branded promo codes for a professional look. - Design shareable discount cards that engage and attract your target audience. Multilingual Support - Enjoy a localized user experience with support for multiple languages, including English, Chinese, and Japanese. - Enhance team collaboration internationally with seamless multilingual capabilities. Why Choose PromoSender? - Professional-Grade Tools: Offers enterprise-level features with user-friendly ease. - Efficient Workflow: From bulk import to promo tracking, manage everything in one place. - Smart Management: Automated status tracking and expiration reminders keep your promotions organized. - Data-Driven Decisions: Utilize promotion analytics to support informed marketing strategies. Ideal for Various Scenarios - E-commerce Platforms: Manage and distribute shareable coupons and discount codes effectively. - Marketing Teams: Track promo code usage and analyze conversion rates to optimize campaigns. - Startups: Enhance user acquisition and retention strategies with organized promo code management. - Corporate Marketing: Handle large-scale promotion campaigns with ease and professionalism. PromoSender is your all-in-one marketing tool for campaign management, promo tracking, and discount code organization. Whether you’re managing promotions on Steam, Origin, or any other platform, PromoSender ensures your promotional activities are efficient and impactful. Download PromoSender today and transform your promotional campaigns from chaotic to professional. Elevate your marketing efforts with the ultimate coupon manager and start managing your discount codes like a pro!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: WhisperDirect at Free against PromoSender's $0.99. PromoSender's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
WhisperDirect is free to download; PromoSender costs $0.99 up front. WhisperDirect sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PromoSender asks for nothing beyond the download.
WhisperDirect ships an update every 4 days, PromoSender every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WhisperDirect | PromoSender |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | koji ozono | 镇良 孙 |
Customer experience
WhisperDirect
PromoSender
In-app purchases
WhisperDirect
- Unlock Full Version$2.99
PromoSender
No in-app purchases









