Comparison

Geode vs Hansson Vault

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

Head to head
About

Geode

This app offers unlimited on-device speech-to-text transcription and audio translation without per-minute fees. It supports over 90 languages and works offline, making it ideal for privacy-conscious users handling sensitive information.

Highlights
  • Unlimited on-device transcription
  • Offline functionality
  • Supports 90+ languages
  • Import audio and video
  • Searchable transcripts
  • Mac integration
Features
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Record, transcribe, and translate — right on your iPhone. Start free with 5 hours of transcription every month. Turn audio into text you can read, translate, and review. WHO IT'S FOR • Journalists, interviewers & field workers: Record in the real world without a bot, a meeting invite, or extra setup. • Professionals handling sensitive conversations: Geode processes locally by default, so your content stays on your device unless you choose cloud features. • Researchers, students & language learners: Capture lectures, study sessions, and app audio, then review them with transcripts and translation. WHAT YOU GET • Record meetings, interviews, conversations, and voice memos — and keep recording through screen lock and app switches • Capture audio playing inside other apps on your phone — podcasts, videos, online lessons • Import audio and video files for transcription, translation, and review • Transcribe on-device in 90+ languages • Translate live with side-by-side bilingual text • Optional cloud transcription and cloud summaries IPHONE — A COMPLETE TOOL Geode on iPhone works on its own. Add Mac for speaker separation, on-device summaries, and deeper editing. One account works across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. LOCAL BY DEFAULT. CLOUD ONLY WHEN YOU CHOOSE IT. By default, your audio and transcripts stay on your device. If you choose cloud transcription or cloud summaries, only the audio and transcript needed for that task are uploaded and permanently deleted immediately after processing. PLANS Free — Get started with no commitment Pro — Unlimited local transcription Pro+ — Local + cloud power Lifetime — One-time purchase, unlimited local Start with a 7-day free trial with full Pro+ features. Download on Mac during your trial to unlock 7 more days. After your trial, you'll switch to Free automatically — no credit card needed. ------ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://geodeclarity.com/privacy-policy/

About

Hansson Vault

Features
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Hansson Vault is a secure cloud storage app that helps you access, organize, share, and stream your files with confidence. With Hansson Vault, you can: - Upload, download, and organize files and folders - Access photos, videos, and documents from anywhere - Stream media with a built-in player - Share files and collaborate with controlled permissions - Keep important files available offline Built for reliability and everyday productivity, Hansson Vault supports modern file management for both personal and professional use.

Screenshots

Geode4 screens
Hansson Vault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hansson Vault at none against Geode's 5. On price, update cadence, 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. Geode sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Hansson Vault asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Geode ships an update every 2 weeks, Hansson Vault every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Geode versus Hansson Vault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGeodeHansson Vault
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (17 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews91.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size674 MB266 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOmniIntelliLink Pte. Ltd.Hansson Inc

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Geode

Subscriptions4
  • Geode Pro Monthly Plan(iPhone+Mac)$8.991 Month
  • Geode Pro+ Monthly Plan(iPhone+Mac)$11.991 Month
  • Geode Pro Annual Plan(iPhone +Mac)$49.991 Year
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  • Geode Pro+ Annual Plan( iPhone+Mac)$79.991 Year
One-time1
  • Geode Pro Lifetime Plan(iPhone+Mac)$79.99
None

Hansson Vault

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Geode free?
Geode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hansson Vault free?
Hansson Vault is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Geode or Hansson Vault have ads?
Neither Geode nor Hansson Vault shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Geode or Hansson Vault?
Geode ships an update every 2 weeks, and Hansson Vault every 3 weeks. Most recently, Geode was updated on October 30, 2026 and Hansson Vault on October 24, 2026.

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