Endless Dictation vs Samay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Endless Dictation
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[Endless Dictation (β AI Notes) β Smart Speech-to-Text Built for Unlimited Recordings] Say goodbye to the annoying 1-minute timeout of default dictation! Endless Dictation is a local-first speech-to-text notes app engineered for continuous, uninterrupted voice transcription. From marathon business conferences and university lectures to spontaneous brainstorms, turn any speech into organized text effortlessly. No expensive subscriptions. No cloud surveillance. Your data stays 100% yours. ββββ KEY FEATURES ββββ 1. Unlimited Recording & Dictation Length Break free from time limits. Our smart audio slicing engine reliably processes recordings of any lengthβ10 minutes, 1 hour, or longerβwithout dropping words or cutting off. 2. Privacy-First & Local Storage We operate zero backend servers and require no account logins. All your audio files and transcripts are stored securely in your device's local application sandbox. Your raw voice recordings are NEVER uploaded to any server. 3. Offline Speech Recognition Support Powered directly by Apple's native speech framework. With downloaded offline language packs, you can transcribe anytime, anywhereβeven on airplane mode or in low-signal areas. 4. Import Audio & Video Files Import memos, voice recordings, or video clips (supporting M4A, MP3, WAV, AAC, MP4, MOV) directly from the Files app and extract transcripts with a single tap. 5. Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) for AI Summaries Never pay high recurring monthly AI fees! Plug in your own API key from DeepSeek, OpenAI, or Google Gemini to pay only pennies for what you use: β’ Smart Polish: Fix recognition slips and colloquial grammar into polished prose; β’ Actionable Summaries: Condense long transcripts into key takeaways and action items in seconds; β’ Translation: Instant multilingual translation with full context preservation. 6. Clean & Efficient Note Management Instant keyword search across all notes, easy in-place editing, and complete control to export or delete all data anytime. ββββ PERFECT FOR ββββ β’ Business Professionals: Automatic meeting minutes and action items; β’ Students & Researchers: Record entire lectures and focus on learning instead of hurried typing; β’ Journalists & Podcasters: Rapidly transcribe interviews without hours of manual playback; β’ Writers & Thinkers: Capture ideas on the go and let AI turn your stream of consciousness into structured articles. Download Endless Dictation today and experience truly unlimited, private voice note-taking!
Samay
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Samay (Hindi/Sanskrit for time) helps you effortlessly compare and plan across multiple time zones β all in one clean, customizable view. Whether youβre coordinating with a remote team, planning international travel, or scheduling across continents, Samay makes global time intuitive and visual. Core Features: β’ Multi-Timezone Grid View: β’ Compare times across multiple cities in a clear, scrollable grid. Date Selection: β’ Quickly switch between dates using a horizontal date picker. Smart Location Management: β’ Add or remove cities with persistent storage. Default Setup: β’ Starts with New York, London, Tokyo, and your current location. Customization Options β’ 12-hour or 24-hour time formats β’ Hourly or 30-minute intervals Multiple calendar systems: β’ Default β’ Forex β’ Gregorian β’ Islamic β’ Hebrew β’ Buddhist Visual & Accessibility Controls β’ Show or hide timezone names Highlight weekends β’ Work-hours highlighting (custom start & end times) β’ Night/day visualization β’ High-contrast mode β’ Zoomed-in view for focus Built for Performance β’ Native SwiftUI experience β’ Local persistence with SwiftData β’ Accurate time calculations using TimeZone APIs β’ Optimized caching for smooth scrolling and fast updates Samay is designed to feel fast, precise, and calm so time never gets in the way of planning.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Samay at monthly against Endless Dictation's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Endless Dictation ships an update every 4 months, Samay monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Endless Dictation | Samay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 β better | 17.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yue Pu | Shubh Thorat |
In-app purchases
Endless Dictation
No in-app purchases
Samay
No in-app purchases









