Comparison

Textivo vs Hourglass

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

Head to head
About

Textivo

Features
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Transform your voice into text instantly with Textivo, the most advanced voice-to-text transcription app powered by VILNARA. Perfect for professionals, students, journalists, and anyone who needs to capture ideas on the go. KEY FEATURES: • Real-time Speech Recognition - Watch your words appear as you speak • Karaoke-Style Playback - Review recordings with synchronized word highlighting • Smart Paragraph Detection - Automatically organizes your transcript • Multi-Language Support - Transcribe in multiple languages • High-Quality Audio Recording - Crystal clear voice capture • Timestamp Tracking - Know exactly when each paragraph was spoken • Dark Mode Support - Easy on the eyes, day or night • Export and Share - Save and share your transcripts easily • Offline Capable - Works without internet connection • Privacy First - Your recordings stay on your device PERFECT FOR: • Students - Lecture notes and study sessions • Journalists - Interview transcriptions • Business - Meeting notes and memos • Writers - Quick idea capture and drafting • Content Creators - Podcast and video transcripts • Healthcare - Patient notes and documentation • Legal - Court proceedings and depositions • Researchers - Field notes and observations WHY Textivo? Textivo combines cutting-edge speech recognition technology with an intuitive, modern interface. Our smart paragraph detection ensures your transcripts are organized and readable, while the karaoke playback feature lets you review recordings with precision. PRIVACY AND SECURITY Your data stays on your device. We never upload your recordings or transcripts to any server. POWERED BY VILNARA Technology you can trust. Download Textivo today and experience the future of voice transcription!

About

Hourglass

Features
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Count down to the moments that matter most with Hourglass — the beautiful, feature-rich countdown app for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac. CREATE BEAUTIFUL COUNTDOWNS Track birthdays, holidays, vacations, weddings, graduations, retirement, and any special event. Add custom emojis, colors, and background photos to make each countdown uniquely yours. STUNNING WIDGETS See your countdowns at a glance with Home Screen, Lock Screen, and StandBy widgets in every size. Your most important events are always just a glance away. LIVE ACTIVITIES & DYNAMIC ISLAND Pin a countdown to your Dynamic Island or Lock Screen with Live Activities. Watch the time tick down in real time. APPLE WATCH Track your countdowns right from your wrist. Beautiful complications keep your events front and center. SMART FEATURES - Weekday-only counting for business deadlines - Recurring events (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly) - Calendar import from your existing events - Custom notifications (day of, 1 day before, 1 week before) - "Days since" mode for past events - Tags and categories to organize events - Search, filter, and sort your countdown list 8 BEAUTIFUL THEMES Choose from Light, Dark, Ocean, Sunset, Forest, Lavender, Midnight, or System themes. Every screen looks gorgeous. PRIVACY FIRST Your data stays on your device with optional iCloud sync. No accounts required, no tracking, no ads. Download Hourglass and start counting down to your next big moment! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ioscorner.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Textivo4 screens
Hourglass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Textivo at none against Hourglass's 3. Textivo also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. Hourglass sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Textivo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 3 level
Textivo versus Hourglass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTextivoHourglass
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerlohith nagarajHuseyin Bagana

In-app purchases

None

Textivo

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Hourglass

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
  • Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

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

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