Comparison

WhatSaying vs Vault Docs

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

Head to head
About

WhatSaying

Features
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WhatSaying is your pocket interpreter. It transcribes and translates audio, images, and documents directly from the apps you use every day, without interrupting what you’re doing. Born to solve a simple problem — understanding voice messages without listening to them — WhatSaying has evolved into a complete tool for universal transcription and translation. Transcribe audio and voice messages Transcribe audio files and voice messages in seconds Perfect for meetings, studying, or when you can’t listen Works directly from the Share feature of other apps Translate text into over 20 languages Automatic language detection Instant translation into your preferred language Support for major international languages Translate photos with smart overlay Take or select a photo (menus, signs, documents) The translated text is overlaid on the original It looks like the image was translated from the start Translate multi-page PDFs Open PDF documents directly from the app or Files Translate page by page while preserving the layout Ideal for documents, notes, and work materials Works inside other apps Thanks to system extensions, you can use WhatSaying: from voice messages from images from PDFs Without copying, pasting, or leaving the app you’re using. Privacy first Uses Apple technologies for voice, images, and translation Processing happens on the device whenever possible Your content stays private Extra features Advanced zoom to read small text One-tap copy of transcriptions and translations Clean interface with a modern iOS style WhatSaying helps you understand everything, anywhere. Whether it’s a voice message, a photo, or a document, instantly turn it into text in your language.

About

Vault Docs

Features
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Scan paper documents and get editable AI-assisted suggestions for what they contain—processed privately on your device. Document images and recognized text are not sent to an external AI service. Vault Docs is a private document scanner and organizer for iPhone and iPad. It turns scans and imported files into editable, organized records while keeping you in control of every suggestion. SCAN. UNDERSTAND. ORGANIZE. • Scan multiple paper pages into one PDF with automatic edge detection • Import PDFs, images, photos, text, Word, and Excel files • Get on-device suggestions for document type, concise title, category, and file names • Review detected page groups and optionally split a mixed PDF into separate files • Keep the original PDF unchanged unless you choose to split it • Edit every suggestion before saving PRIVATE BY DESIGN. Smart Processing runs on your device. Document images and recognized text are not sent to an external AI service. Saved files stay local by default. If you enable iCloud Sync, Vault Docs encrypts document contents and metadata before storing private copies in your personal iCloud database. No separate Vault Docs account is required. PROTECT AND FIND WHAT MATTERS. • AES-256-GCM encryption and secure key storage • Face ID, Touch ID, app passcode, and automatic locking • Built-in and custom categories for identity, medical, finance, home, travel, and more • Search by document title or file name • Zoom image previews, export files, and share when needed • English, Ukrainian, and German interface HOW IT WORKS 1. Scan pages or import existing files. 2. Review the suggested type, title, category, file names, and page groups. 3. Save locally or enable encrypted iCloud Sync across your Apple devices. Some features require a Premium subscription. Premium allows up to 10 files per document and removes ads. The free version may display ads. Download Vault Docs and turn everyday paperwork into an organized, protected document vault. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

WhatSaying3 screens
Vault Docs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WhatSaying at none against Vault Docs's 2. WhatSaying also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. Vault Docs sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. WhatSaying asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
WhatSaying versus Vault Docs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhatSayingVault Docs
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerfrancesco Del FerroOleksii Krychevskyi

In-app purchases

None

WhatSaying

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Vault Docs

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is WhatSaying free?
WhatSaying is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vault Docs free?
Vault Docs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WhatSaying or Vault Docs have ads?
Vault Docs shows ads; WhatSaying does not.

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