Comparison

Ghost Auth vs Talk Into Notes

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

Head to head
About

Ghost Auth

Securely manage your two-factor authentication codes locally on your device. Encrypts all data with AES-256 and stores it in your OS keychain, ensuring no sensitive information is uploaded to external servers. Offers biometric unlock, PIN protection, and encrypted iCloud synchronization for added convenience and security.

Highlights
  • AES-256 encrypted local storage
  • Biometric and PIN unlock
  • Encrypted iCloud synchronization
  • TOTP code generation for any service
  • QR code scanning and manual entry
  • Import from other authenticator apps
  • Browser extension support
Features
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Ghost Auth keeps your one-time passwords on your device — encrypted with AES-256, stored in your OS keychain, never uploaded. No servers to trust. No sign-up. Just your codes. Security: - AES-256 encrypted local storage - PIN lock with recovery codes - Biometric unlock - Backup & restore with password protection - Encrypted synchronization with iCloud Features: - TOTP codes for any service (Google, GitHub, Discord, etc.) - QR code scanning and manual entry - Import from Google Authenticator and other apps - Device-to-device sync - Browser extension for Chrome and Firefox - 77 languages Privacy: - No account, no cloud, no tracking - Completely offline - Open-source

About

Talk Into Notes

Features
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Capture an idea on Apple Watch, iPhone or iPad, transcribe it locally, and send it to Apple Notes. Free recording, on-device transcription, editing, search, sharing and Notes export have no quota. Append to one uniquely titled Note or create a Note per transcript using the optional Shortcut. Find recordings in a focused Inbox with a persistent Record button. Choose your language, formatting and Notes destination in task-focused Settings. Optional Talk Into Notes Pro is a one-time purchase: save named recording presets for iPhone and Watch, add personal vocabulary, create structured meeting notes, action lists and journals, and tap Create Digest in Inbox to catch up on the last 24 hours, 7 days or 30 days. Review and edit the result, then keep it in Inbox or send it to Apple Notes. Note processing starts on your device. You can explicitly choose Apple Private Cloud Compute for selected completed transcript text. Only that text is sent to Apple's private processing service; audio, unrelated recordings and persistent source identifiers are not sent. No cloud processing or fallback starts automatically. Review and edit each generated draft before choosing Keep in Inbox or Send to Apple Notes. Your original transcripts stay unchanged. On-device structured notes and digests require iOS 26 or later, an Apple Intelligence-capable device with Apple Intelligence enabled, a ready model and a supported language. Optional Apple Private Cloud Compute requires iOS 27 or later, eligible hardware, region and language, Apple Intelligence and iCloud readiness, internet access and available Apple usage. The app explains any requirement or usage limit that blocks your chosen action. Presets and vocabulary work without Apple Intelligence. Existing recordings keep their original destination when a preset changes. Verified Lifetime Supporter purchases include Pro; consumable tips unlock no features. Transcription runs on device. Optional feedback sends only the report you preview and choose to send.

Screenshots

Ghost Auth4 screens
Talk Into Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ghost Auth at none against Talk Into Notes's 4. Ghost Auth also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Talk Into Notes sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Ghost Auth asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ghost Auth ships an update every 3 days, Talk Into Notes every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Ghost Auth versus Talk Into Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGhost AuthTalk Into Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKestrel ASPhilipp Seifert

In-app purchases

None

Ghost Auth

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Talk Into Notes

One-time4
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Sponsor Tip$9.99
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  • Lifetime Supporter$19.99

Questions

Is Ghost Auth free?
Ghost Auth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Talk Into Notes free?
Talk Into Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ghost Auth or Talk Into Notes have ads?
Neither Ghost Auth nor Talk Into Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ghost Auth or Talk Into Notes?
Ghost Auth ships an update every 3 days, and Talk Into Notes every 4 days. Most recently, Ghost Auth was updated on October 31, 2026 and Talk Into Notes on October 31, 2026.

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