Ninput vs Ramble
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ninput
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Type less, say more. Ninput helps you write in English or Chinese Pinyin with word, phrase, and sentence suggestions processed on your device. IPHONE DUO A keyboard that adapts to your space, with responsive layouts for the iPhone Duo outer and inner display. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your typing, predictions, and learned language data stay on this device. Ninput does not upload what you type. You can use the keyboard without enabling Full Access. ENGLISH & CHINESE PINYIN Switch between English typing and Chinese Pinyin from the keyboard. The active input language is clearly shown. ON-DEVICE AI On compatible devices with Apple Intelligence enabled, Ninput uses Apple's on-device model for context-aware suggestions. Once the model is ready, AI suggestions work offline. Initial model download may need an internet connection. Availability varies by device, language, and region. Requires iOS 26 or later. OFFLINE INPUT Basic typing, Pinyin conversion, and local dictionary suggestions work offline without Apple Intelligence. FREE TO TRY Explore smart input with a daily allowance. After it runs out, regular typing and basic suggestions remain available. The allowance resets each day. NINPUT PRO Subscribe monthly or yearly to remove the daily smart-input limit. Current prices are shown before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends; renewal may be charged within the final 24 hours. Manage or cancel in Settings > [your name] > Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://www.ningdom.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.ningdom.com/terms.html
Ramble
Capture your thoughts and transcribe them accurately using various AI models. Automate sending your transcripts anywhere via webhooks, integrating with AI agents, automation platforms, or your own backend. Designed for privacy and reliability, with offline capabilities.
- Multiple AI transcription models
- Webhook integration for automation
- Apple Watch app for offline recording
- Private by design, no accounts needed
- Reliable offline-first functionality
- Open-source code
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Ramble. Capture thoughts. Send anywhere. Go for a walk. Put your phone in your pocket. Start a Ramble. Talk out loud. Get your thoughts out. Get an accurate transcript. Pipe it _anywhere_ via webhook. Ramble is an onramp into your systems. - Best-in-class transcription - Pick the speech-to-text model that fits your voice: - Apple Speech on-device - Groq Whisper v3 Turbo - Groq Whisper Large v3 - Deepgram Nova-3 - OpenAI GPT-4o Transcribe - New cloud models added as they ship - Your voice triggers anything - Every transcript can automatically POST to any HTTPS endpoint. Connect Ramble to: - AI agents - ramble your thoughts, let AI sort them out - Zapier & Make - plug into any automation platform with a single webhook - Notion & Airtable - journaling, meeting notes, field logs, straight into your database - Your own backend - signed requests, automatic retries, full API docs - A great Apple Watch App - Record on your wrist, no connection required. Talk, and the recording syncs to your phone for transcription. Built for getting off your screen, not staring at it. - Private by design - No accounts. No login. No data on our servers. Audio and transcriptions stay on your device unless you send them somewhere. Fully open source - read the code. - Reliable by design - Offline-first. Persistent queues. Clear status at all times. Record a thought on a hike, the transcript is there when you get home. - Pricing - The app is free. Apple Speech and webhook delivery are free forever. Cloud transcription models are available via an optional $2.99/month subscription. Not another note app. Not another AI assistant. A simple tool that captures your voice and sends it wherever you want. Privacy Policy: https://goodloop.dev/ramble/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://goodloop.dev/ramble/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Ramble at 18.6 against Ninput's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Ninput sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Ramble sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Ninput ships an update every 6 weeks, Ramble every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ninput | Ramble |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Beijing Ningdom Technology Co., Ltd. | Good Loop Software LLC |
In-app purchases
Ninput
- Monthly$1.991 Month
- Yearly$14.991 Year
Ramble
- Ramble Premium$3.991 Month









