Comparison

Speech to text vs Focus Protocol

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

Head to head
About

Speech to text

Instantly convert your spoken words into text using advanced AI. This tool allows you to record, transcribe, and then interact with your text by asking questions or summarizing. It's ideal for capturing meeting notes, journaling, or quickly jotting down ideas.

Highlights
  • Instant AI-powered transcription
  • Chat with transcriptions
  • AI summarization
  • Full history view
  • One-tap copy to clipboard
  • Zero data collection
Features
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Speak, and watch your words appear on screen instantly. Speech to Text uses the latest AI transcription frameworks to turn your voice into clean, readable text in seconds. No typing, no fiddling with settings — just tap once, talk, and your transcript is ready to copy anywhere: notes, email, Slack, docs, wherever you need it. What's new Build custom modules for the things you do again and again — training sets, meeting formats, journal prompts, or any recurring workflow. Once a module is set up, just speak directly into it and skip the repetitive setup every time. What makes it different No subscription, no trial that quietly turns into a bill - pay for what you use. No analytics, no ads, no tracking. Your transcripts are stored on your device, not on our servers — recordings go to our AI provider only to be turned into text, and are deleted from your device once transcribed. You're asked before anything is sent, and you can turn it off at any time. Built for speed, not bloat — no unnecessary accounts, logins, or setup screens standing between you and your first transcription. Features Instant transcription powered by the latest AI transcription frameworks, tuned for accuracy across accents and speaking speeds Chat with your transcriptions — ask follow-up questions, request summaries, or dig deeper into your notes using AI Full history view that works as a running voice diary, so you can revisit any past session whenever you want One-tap copy to clipboard for fast pasting into any app Universal Clipboard support — copy on your iPhone or iPad and paste straight onto your Mac Custom modules for recurring use cases like training dictation, standing meeting notes, or journaling templates Clean, distraction-free interface that gets out of your way Perfect for Meeting notes you don't want to type by hand, voice journaling at the end of a long day, training dictation for repeatable workflows, and capturing quick ideas the moment they hit you — before you forget them.

About

Focus Protocol

Features
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Quiet the noise. Find your focus. FocusProtocol is more than a timer. It helps you settle into deep work and stay there. Pick a duration, name your goal and start. FocusProtocol blocks the apps you choose until the session ends. Distractions on hold Block the distracting apps and websites you pick. Built on Apple's Screen Time API. Your app selection is handled privately by iOS. Leave the app mid-session and you have 10 seconds to come back. After that, the session ends. Focus audio An optional built-in pink noise generator. Pink noise is a softer, steadier sound than white noise that many people find helpful for masking interruptions. This is not a medical product. Presets Save your favorite setups, such as Deep Work, Study Block or Pomodoro, each with its own duration, goal and blocked apps. Small wins Finishing moments, streaks and achievements keep the momentum going. Weekly charts show how your focus time adds up. Private by design No accounts. No tracking. No ads. Your sessions and stats stay on your device. OLED-optimized A true-black interface designed for long sessions, late nights and early mornings. FocusProtocol Make room for focus. FocusProtocol Pro (optional auto-renewable subscription) Free plan: 2 sessions per week. FocusProtocol Pro removes the weekly limit and is available as a monthly or yearly subscription. The yearly plan includes a 3-day free trial for eligible new subscribers. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase (or when the free trial ends). Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms & Conditions: https://sudoswisshub.github.io/FocusProtocolLegal/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://sudoswisshub.github.io/FocusProtocolLegal/privacy.html

Screenshots

Speech to text4 screens
Focus Protocol4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Speech to text at every 5 weeks against Focus Protocol's every 5 months. Speech to text also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Speech to text sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Focus Protocol sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speech to text ships an update every 5 weeks, Focus Protocol every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Speech to text versus Focus Protocol: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeech to textFocus Protocol
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB9 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperMotion Apps ABAlice-Georgiana TURCANU

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Speech to text

One-time3
  • Small token pack - 500 tokens$4.99
  • Medium token pack - 1000 tokens$9.99
  • Large token pack - 2000 tokens$19.99
2 purchases

Focus Protocol

Subscriptions2
  • Focus Protocol Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Focus Protocol Pro Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Speech to text free?
Speech to text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus Protocol free?
Focus Protocol is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Speech to text or Focus Protocol have ads?
Neither Speech to text nor Focus Protocol shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Speech to text or Focus Protocol?
Speech to text ships an update every 5 weeks, and Focus Protocol every 5 months. Most recently, Speech to text was updated on November 5, 2026 and Focus Protocol on November 6, 2026.

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