Comparison

rag vs SpeechBoard

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

Head to head
About

rag

Engage in private AI conversations with locally-running language models. Upload documents like PDFs and DOCX to query them with AI, and visualize your document embeddings in a 3D atlas. Choose from various AI providers and models optimized for your device's performance.

Highlights
  • 100% offline AI chat
  • Document RAG with PDF/DOCX
  • Multiple AI model providers
  • 3D embedding visualization
  • Real-time device monitoring
  • Conversation history with search
Features
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RAG Bot — Private AI on Your Device Have natural conversations with locally-running large language models. Your chats stay on your device with full conversation history and search. Your Documents, AI-Powered Upload PDFs or DOCX files. RAG Bot generates embeddings so you can chat with your documents using retrieval-augmented generation. Visualize your document embeddings in an interactive 3D atlas. Choose Your Model Browse and download from three AI providers (Cactus, ExecuTorch, llama.rn). Filter by type (LLM or embedding), size, capabilities like vision and tool calling — find the right model for your hardware. Built for Performance Real-time device monitoring shows memory and storage usage so you always know what your device can handle. Optimized for Apple Silicon with multiple inference backends. Key Features 100% offline — no internet required after model download Multiple model providers and quantization options Document RAG with PDF, DOCX support Conversation history with full search Vision and tool-calling capable models Real-time device resource monitoring 3D embedding visualization

About

SpeechBoard

Features
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Speech Board is an AI-powered voice keyboard that transforms your speech into perfectly formatted text using OpenAI's Whisper technology. FEATURES: • High-Accuracy Transcription — Powered by OpenAI Whisper, one of the most advanced speech recognition models available. • 50+ Languages — Speak in any supported language with automatic detection. • Real-Time Translation — Speak in one language and type in another. Supports multiple target languages simultaneously. • Smart Writing Styles — Automatically adapts your text style per app. Casual for messaging, formal for email, or create your own custom styles. • Built-in Tools — Translate, summarize, fix grammar, or build your own custom voice-powered tools. • Per-App Intelligence — Detects which app you're typing in and applies the right style automatically. • No Subscription — Use your own OpenAI API key. No middleman, no monthly fees. You only pay for what you use. • Privacy First — Your voice data goes directly to OpenAI. No third-party servers, no data collection. HOW IT WORKS: 1. Add Speech Board as a keyboard in Settings 2. Enter your OpenAI API key 3. Switch to Speech Board in any app 4. Tap the microphone and start speaking 5. Your speech appears as formatted text instantly

Screenshots

rag4 screens
SpeechBoard4 screens

Verdict

The call

rag and SpeechBoard are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
rag versus SpeechBoard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterragSpeechBoard
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKyle EssenmacherSafa Yasin Yildirim

In-app purchases

None

rag

No in-app purchases

None

SpeechBoard

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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