Comparison

utter vs Dictation 5x5

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

Head to head
About

utter

This AI-powered voice keyboard transforms your speech into polished written text instantly, working across all your favorite apps. It offers advanced speech-to-text capabilities, an AI writing assistant, and a structured editor for efficient content creation.

Highlights
  • AI Voice Keyboard
  • Advanced Speech to Text
  • AI Writing Assistant
  • Structured Editor with Markdown
  • Instant Note Capture
  • Whisper Mode
  • Custom Vocabulary
Features
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Turn your voice into useful text with Utter. Dictate messages, capture ideas, and transcribe recordings on your iPhone or iPad. WORK WITHOUT INTERNET Turn on Offline Mode in Settings on a compatible iPhone to dictate and rewrite without an internet connection. Download the required models once, then process your words on your device. WRITE WITH YOUR VOICE Use the Utter keyboard in apps that support custom keyboards. Speak naturally, then use AI writing tools to clean up, rewrite, or summarise your text. The keyboard requires Full Access. KEEP YOUR IDEAS TOGETHER Record voice notes, import audio, and search your transcripts. Add your own vocabulary and choose writing modes for different tasks. CHOOSE YOUR MODELS Browse speech and language models, choose defaults, and manage downloads. Use supported on-device models or cloud services, or connect supported providers with your own API key. Availability, languages, live transcription, and speaker labelling depend on the model and device. Cloud models send the content needed for processing to the selected service. START QUICKLY Use widgets, Shortcuts, and the share sheet to bring recording and audio import into your everyday workflow. Some features require Utter Pro or a provider API key. Terms: https://utter.to/terms Privacy: https://utter.to/privacy

About

Dictation 5x5

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Dictation5x5 is a focused medical dictation app that turns speech into clean, readable notes in real time. It is designed for clinicians who need fast, reliable dictation with minimal friction.

Screenshots

utter4 screens
Dictation 5x54 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dictation 5x5 at none against utter's 2. On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. utter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Dictation 5x5 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
utter versus Dictation 5x5: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterutterDictation 5x5
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size186 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThird techiDocs Administrative Services LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

utter

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$5.991 Month
  • Utter Pro | Yearly$59.991 Year
None

Dictation 5x5

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is utter free?
utter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dictation 5x5 free?
Dictation 5x5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do utter or Dictation 5x5 have ads?
Neither utter nor Dictation 5x5 shows ads.

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