Comparison

Typeless vs SayWrite

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

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About

Typeless

This AI-powered voice dictation tool transforms spoken words into polished text in real-time, making communication faster and more efficient. It intelligently refines your speech, removing filler words and errors to produce clear, professional messages across various applications.

Highlights
  • AI voice dictation
  • Speak to edit functionality
  • Works across all apps
  • Removes filler words and repetitions
  • Auto-edits self-corrections
  • Supports over 100 languages
  • Personal dictionary
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AI voice dictation that's actually intelligent. Speak naturally, and Typeless turns your speech into clear, polished messages, emails, and documents that read like you carefully typed them — in real time. 6× faster than typing. Typeless turns your voice into superpowers. Suddenly, your phone can do things that once felt impossible — effortlessly and at 10× the speed. Whether you're walking, commuting, or whispering around others, Typeless refines what you say into clear, polished writing. No filler words. No autocorrect fumbles. No awkward phrasing — just fast, fluent writing that sounds like you. When you remove the friction of typing with the smartest voice-to-text AI that understands your intent, your thoughts flow freely. You become more creative and more inspired. It feels like magic. Trusted by business leaders, professionals, engineers, creators, and students to save one day every week. Key features - AI voice dictation: The smartest voice-to-text AI that turns your speech into clear, polished writing. - Speak to edit: Want to revise, refine, or rephrase your writing without typing? Just say what you want to change and it happens like magic. - Works in every app: From WhatsApp to Slack to email, ChatGPT, and Notes. Why People Choose Typeless - Removes filler: Automatically removes filler words like "um," "uh," and "you know," making your writing clear and professional. - Removes repetition: Detects and removes unnecessary repeated words, keeping your language concise and easy to understand. - Auto-edits when you change your mind: Recognizes self-corrections mid-sentence and keeps only your final intended message. - Auto-formats: Organizes spoken lists, steps, and key points into clean, structured text. - Find the perfect words: Helps you express ideas effortlessly, so your message comes across clearly. - Different tones for each app: Adapts tone and style based on the app you're using, from work emails to casual chats. - 100+ languages: Speak in any language — or mix them seamlessly — and Typeless automatically detects and transcribes your language. - Personal dictionary: Add your unique words effortlessly, and Typeless won't miss them. Private by design - Zero cloud data retention - Never trained on your data - On-device history storage Unlock more with Typeless Pro Upgrade to Typeless Pro to unlock unlimited dictation and other Pro features. Your Pro access is available across devices, so you can sign in and use it wherever Typeless is supported. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of service: https://www.typeless.com/terms Privacy policy: https://www.typeless.com/privacy

About

SayWrite

Features
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SayWrite turns your voice into clear, polished writing—privately, on your iPhone. Speak naturally. SayWrite transcribes what you say, removes filler words, fixes grammar, and shapes your words into writing you can use immediately. Copy the result and paste it into email, Messages, Notes, Slack, or any app. HOW IT WORKS 1. Tap Record and speak your draft 2. SayWrite transcribes your voice on-device 3. Apple Intelligence polishes your words into clear writing 4. Review, edit, copy, or share PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Speech transcription runs on your device using Apple’s speech technologies • Polishing uses Apple Intelligence on-device models when available • Drafts are stored locally on your iPhone • No account, no cloud sync, no analytics, no ads • Delete drafts, audio, and settings whenever you want POLISH STYLES Choose how SayWrite shapes your writing: • Natural — keep your voice, improve readability • Light Edit — fix grammar and filler with minimal changes • Professional — clear, confident business writing • Concise — shorter without losing meaning • Friendly — warm and conversational • Formal — structured and polished • Bullet Points — scannable lists • AI Prompt — structured implementation prompts for AI tools DRAFT LIBRARY • Search, sort, and favourite your drafts • Organise with folders and tags • Edit titles and polished text • Regenerate from your original transcript • Duplicate, copy, and share from anywhere in the app CUSTOMISATION • Personal writing instructions • Custom dictionary for names and specialised terms • British English preference • Default polish style • Optional automatic polish, titles, and copy • Light, dark, or system appearance REQUIREMENTS • iPhone with iOS 26 or later • Microphone access for voice capture • Apple Intelligence–capable device for AI polishing (transcription still works without it) SayWrite is a personal productivity tool - not a meeting recorder, call recorder, or chatbot. It is built for one person speaking, drafting, and writing clearly.

Screenshots

Typeless4 screens
SayWrite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SayWrite at none against Typeless's 4. Typeless's advantage is chart position (#167 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (16.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. Typeless sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $30.00 per month. SayWrite asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Typeless versus SayWrite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTypelessSayWrite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (805 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings805 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
Best chart rank#167 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size327 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimply CA LLCMatthew Cody

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Typeless

Subscriptions4
  • Typeless Pro$30.001 Month
  • Typeless Pro$60.003 Months
  • Typeless Pro1 Year trial$143.991 Year
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  • Typeless Pro$143.991 Year
None

SayWrite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Typeless free?
Typeless is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SayWrite free?
SayWrite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Typeless or SayWrite have ads?
Neither Typeless nor SayWrite shows ads.

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