Comparison

silentBackup vs Verbatim

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

Head to head
About

silentBackup

Features
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SilentBackup keeps your memories safe by automatically backing up photos and videos from your iPhone to your own Nextcloud server. Unlike cloud services that store your files on third-party platforms, SilentBackup is built for privacy-first users: your data stays under your control on your own server. Key features Automatic photo and video backup to Nextcloud Privacy-first design: files go to your own server Background sync support on iOS Easy setup for non-technical users Backup only recent items (for example: last 30 days) Optional Wi-Fi-only and charging-only sync Optional folder organization by year or year/month Clear backup status and activity overview Why SilentBackup? SilentBackup is made for people who want simple, reliable backups without giving up privacy. Set it up once, and it quietly keeps your library protected. Requirements A working Nextcloud account/server Internet connection (Wi-Fi recommended for large uploads)

About

Verbatim

Record audio and video, then instantly get a transcript and AI-powered summary on your device. Supports 99 languages and works offline, keeping your data private.

Highlights
  • On-device AI transcription
  • Import audio/video files
  • Supports 99 languages
  • Translate to English
  • Smart AI summaries
  • Searchable recordings
Features
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Private AI voice-to-text, transcription, and dictation — right on your iPhone. Record meetings, lectures, interviews, conversations, and voice notes, or speak directly into supported apps and text fields using the Verbatim Voice Keyboard. Verbatim turns your audio into searchable text and useful notes while keeping transcription and AI processing on your device. PRIVATE, ON-DEVICE PROCESSING Your recordings do not need to be sent to a cloud transcription service. Verbatim uses AI models on your iPhone for transcription, summaries, search, and text processing. Once the required models are installed, supported processing works offline. RECORD AND TRANSCRIBE • Record conversations and voice notes • Import supported audio and video files • Create searchable transcripts on your device • Detect supported spoken languages • Translate supported speech into English • Review the original audio alongside its transcript DICTATE IN YOUR APPS Enable the Verbatim Voice Keyboard to dictate in supported apps and text fields. Tap the microphone, speak, and Verbatim inserts the completed text where you were typing. SUMMARIZE AND FIND WHAT MATTERS • Generate concise summaries and key points • Search across saved transcripts and summaries • Ask questions about your recordings • Copy, export, and share your results NO MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION Try every feature during the free trial. Unlock Verbatim Pro once to keep unlimited access — no recurring subscription. Custom keyboards are unavailable in secure fields, phone-pad fields, and apps that disable third-party keyboards. AI-generated transcripts and summaries may contain errors; review important information before relying on it.

Screenshots

silentBackup4 screens
Verbatim4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Verbatim at Free against silentBackup's $0.99. silentBackup's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On 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

Verbatim is free to download; silentBackup costs $0.99 up front. Verbatim sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. silentBackup asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
silentBackup versus Verbatim: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametersilentBackupVerbatim
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—2.3 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—22.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB2.4 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael Hempelglen bucy

In-app purchases

None

silentBackup

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Verbatim

One-time1
  • Verbatim Pro Unlock$9.99

Questions

Is silentBackup free?
silentBackup costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Verbatim free?
Verbatim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do silentBackup or Verbatim have ads?
Neither silentBackup nor Verbatim shows ads.

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