ROJIN vs Duck Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ROJIN
This app provides real-time, offline speech-to-text and translation for multiple languages. It prioritizes privacy with fully on-device processing, making it ideal for use in various settings without an internet connection.
- Offline multilingual speech-to-text
- Real-time translation
- On-device processing
- No internet required
- Privacy-focused
- Low latency
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No purchase, no internet, no ads. Core Features Multilingual offline ASR: Japanese, Mandarin, Cantonese, English—real-time speech-to-text without internet. Real-time translation : Speak and translate instantly, ideal for travel, class, meetings. AI-enhanced translation (Apple Intelligence devices): Higher-quality local AI translation on supported models. Fully on-device processing: No internet access; speech and text are handled and stored locally. Privacy First No cloud upload; data stays on device. You can disable cellular/Wi-Fi access in system settings. Low Latency, Offline Ready Perfect for classrooms, commuting, travel, interviews—especially in unstable network conditions. Use Cases Lecture/class notes, meeting transcription, podcast/interview editing Travel communication, cross-language interaction, language learning Secure offline transcription in quiet/private settings Open the app, select a language. Tap to record, get instant text. System & Device Requirements ASR: iOS 16+ (latest version recommended) Real-time translation: iOS 18+ AI-enhanced translation: Requires Apple Intelligence support Features depend on device/system; speed and availability may vary. Language Support Recognition: Japanese / Mandarin / Cantonese / English Interface & documentation: continuously improving Privacy Notice This app does not access the internet or collect/upload any speech or text. All processing and data stay on your device (iOS system-level collection is unrelated to this app).
Duck Timer
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Duck is one calm timer for whatever you are doing. Name the moment, choose the minutes, and start. When you need a rhythm instead of a countdown, build repeating timer and pause intervals for focus sessions, cooking, stretching, or training. • A focused minutes-first timer • Optional repeating timer and pause intervals • Local notifications for transitions and completion • Small and medium Home Screen widgets • Thirty days of private, on-device history • No account, advertising, tracking, streaks, or subscriptions Duck notices what you finish and never punishes what you miss.
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Verdict
ROJIN and Duck Timer 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | ROJIN | Duck Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.1 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 557 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Silicon Nexus | Arisa Nakanam |
In-app purchases
ROJIN
No in-app purchases
Duck Timer
No in-app purchases
