Comparison

Elapsis vs QuietScript

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

Head to head
About

Elapsis

Features
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Observe time differently. Elapsis is not just a countdown timer; it is a calm, minimalist space to visualize the passage of time. Whether it represents the growth of a child, a milestone achieved, or a moment you are waiting for, Elapsis presents the truth of that duration in parallel. The Human & The Mathematical. Most apps force you to choose between "2 months ago" or "61 days ago." Elapsis understands that you need both. At a single glance, see the calendar time (Years, Months, Days) alongside the raw, accumulated time (Weeks, Days, Hours, Minutes). No tapping, no calculatingβ€”just the answer. Key Features: - Parallel Precision: View elapsed time in every unit simultaneously. - Decimal Accuracy: Go beyond whole numbers. See "8.7 weeks" or "61.4 days" for a truthful representation of progress. - Time Since & Time Until: Perfect for tracking a baby’s age, sobriety, anniversaries, or counting down to an upcoming trip. - Calm Aesthetics: A minimalist design with soft blurs and custom backgrounds that focuses on the content, not the clutter. - Zero Friction: Open the app and understand exactly where you are in time immediately. Experience the calm precision of Elapsis.

About

QuietScript

Features
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Turn recordings, imported audio, and videos into private transcripts on your iPhone. QuietScript is built for people who need accurate voice-to-text without sending sensitive audio to the cloud. Record a meeting, lecture, interview, appointment, class, or voice note, then transcribe it with on-device AI and keep the result in a searchable local history. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your audio and transcripts stay on your device during transcription. There is no account to create, no ads, and no analytics tracking. QuietScript is designed for private notes, confidential conversations, accessibility support, study sessions, and professional work where trust matters. RECORD, IMPORT, TRANSCRIBE Use QuietScript for: β€’ Meetings and work notes β€’ Lectures, classes, and study material β€’ Interviews and research conversations β€’ Voice notes and personal reminders β€’ Appointments and consultations β€’ Videos with spoken audio β€’ Podcasts, clips, and recorded discussions You can record directly in the app or import audio and video files from Files or Photos. QuietScript supports common audio and video formats, then converts speech into readable text with a clean, focused workflow. LOCAL AI TRANSCRIPTION QuietScript uses on-device AI transcription, so your recordings do not need to be uploaded to a remote transcription service. The app is designed around privacy, simplicity, and control. SEARCHABLE TRANSCRIPT HISTORY Every saved transcript is easy to find later. Search your history, reopen past transcripts, copy text, and keep your notes organized without digging through scattered files. EXPORT YOUR WAY When your transcript is ready, export it in useful formats: β€’ TXT for plain text notes β€’ PDF for clean sharing and archiving β€’ SRT for captions and subtitles You can also include timestamps when you need more structure for editing, reviewing, or caption work. BUILT FOR REAL LIFE QuietScript keeps the interface simple: record or import, transcribe, review, export. Progress indicators help you see what is happening while longer files are being processed. WHY QUIETSCRIPT β€’ Private, on-device AI transcription β€’ Audio and transcripts are not uploaded for transcription β€’ Record audio directly in the app β€’ Import audio and video files β€’ Extract speech from videos β€’ Search local transcript history β€’ Copy, save, and export transcripts β€’ Export as TXT, PDF, or SRT β€’ Optional timestamps β€’ No account required β€’ No ads β€’ No subscription QuietScript gives you a simple way to capture what was said, keep it private, and turn it into text you can actually use.

Screenshots

Elapsis4 screens
QuietScript4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Elapsis at none against QuietScript's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. QuietScript sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Elapsis asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Elapsis versus QuietScript: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElapsisQuietScript
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB147 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFILIP TOMASZ GROMULLeonardo Mathiazzi Lagnado

In-app purchases

None

Elapsis

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

QuietScript

One-time1
  • Unlock QuietScript$14.99

Questions

Is Elapsis free?
Elapsis is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QuietScript free?
QuietScript is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Elapsis or QuietScript have ads?
Neither Elapsis nor QuietScript shows ads.

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