Comparison

FileAI Diary vs Voice Zettel

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

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FileAI Diary

Features
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FileAI Diary combines a private diary, secure file storage, and on-device AI โ€” all in one app. Your data stays on your device, never uploaded to the cloud. PRIVATE DIARY - Write daily entries with mood & weather tracking - Add tags and to-do lists to each entry - Browse entries with a calendar view - AI-powered diary review: content feedback, emotional analysis, self-improvement suggestions, and ratings โ€” all on-device ON-DEVICE AI DOCUMENT TOOLS - 9 AI tools: Structure, Vocabulary, Quiz, Flashcard, Q&A, Timeline, Concept Summary, Bullet Summary, and Analysis Report - Works entirely offline using on-device AI models - Supports PDF, DOCX, and TXT files - Save AI reports as JSON for later review SECURE WIFI FILE SERVER - Turn your phone into a local file server - Transfer files to/from your computer via any web browser - Drag & drop uploads, ZIP downloads - Two-pane file manager for organizing between folders - No cables, no cloud, no file size limits PRIVACY & SECURITY - Gesture pattern lock for app access - Hidden folders for sensitive files - Password-protected web access with session tokens - All data stays in private app storage TEXT-TO-SPEECH READER - Listen to documents hands-free - Sentence-by-sentence playback with word highlighting - Adjustable speed and voice selection SHARE EXTENSION - Receive files from other apps directly into your vault - Use AI tools on shared documents instantly CUSTOMIZABLE - Light & dark mode with 20 accent colors - Multi-language interface - Works on phones and tablets - No ads, no subscriptions, no tracking

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Voice Zettel

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Voice Zettel turns your voice into Obsidian notes โ€” instantly, privately, quickly. Dictate on your iPhone or Apple Watch. Your words are transcribed, formatted as Markdown and saved to the folder you chose. PRIVACY-FIRST TRANSCRIPTION Choose your engine: - WhisperKit (on-device) โ€” fully offline, nothing leaves your device - Apple Speech โ€” real-time streaming for fast results Download larger Whisper models for higher accuracy, or use the bundled tiny model out of the box. APPLE WATCH COMPANION Capture ideas and thoughts in the moment. Dictate a note, it syncs to iPhone and lands in your vault automatically. A home screen complication keeps Voice Zettel one tap away. DIRECT VAULT INTEGRATION No server. No proprietary sync. Voice Zettel writes directly to your local or iCloud-synced Obsidian vault or any other folder. SMART NOTE FORMATTING Notes are created using a fully customizable Markdown template. Choose auto-generated keyword titles or timestamp-based names with any prefix you like. Add base tags, auto-link keywords, and embed metadata like source, engine, and recording date. DESIGNED FOR OBSIDIAN USERS - Works with any vault folder โ€” local or iCloud Drive - Supports 30+ languages with auto-detect - Auto-generate titles and tags from transcription content - Save audio recordings alongside your notes - Skip the post-dictation edit screen for fully hands-free capture 50 notes to see whether you like it. Then it's a one-time purchase. No subscription.

Screenshots

FileAI Diary4 screens
Voice Zettel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FileAI Diary at none against Voice Zettel's 3. FileAI Diary also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Voice Zettel sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. FileAI Diary asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
FileAI Diary versus Voice Zettel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFileAI DiaryVoice Zettel
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size52 MB103 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMing Hei TsuiClaus-Henric Clausen

In-app purchases

None

FileAI Diary

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Voice Zettel

One-time3
  • Voice Zettel Sceptic$4.99
  • Voice Zettel Standard$9.99
  • Voice Zettel Supporter$14.99

Questions

Is FileAI Diary free?
FileAI Diary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Voice Zettel free?
Voice Zettel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FileAI Diary or Voice Zettel have ads?
Neither FileAI Diary nor Voice Zettel shows ads.

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