Comparison

My Gift & Event Ledger vs Dun

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

Head to head
About

My Gift & Event Ledger

Features
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My Gift & Event Ledger v1.5.0 "The smartest way to manage your precious relationships and event records, now with global security." Life is full of important events to attend. It can be difficult to remember exactly how much you sent to whom, or who shared their heart at your family's own events. Now, let 'My Gift & Event Ledger' be your smart, professional manager. Key Features & v1.5.0 Updates 1. Expanded Global Support & Locale-Customized Colors Automatic 6-Locale Support: Seamlessly supports Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese (Simplified/Traditional/Hong Kong) based on your system settings. Culture-Specific Color Systems: "Income/Expense" colors are dynamically applied according to the customs of each culture (Korea, China, Japan, etc.), providing a more intuitive visual experience. 2. Fast & Smart Recording System Effortless Input: Record names, amounts, dates, and memos in seconds with quick-access buttons (10k to 100k units) for even faster entry. Systematic Categorization: Clearly distinguish between "Hearts Given" (expenses) and "Hearts Received" (income), and track everything in real-time via the statistical dashboard. Detailed Memos: Keep thorough records of special stories or event details with a memo function supporting up to 300 characters. 3. User-Centric UI/UX & Enhanced Accessibility Seamless Visual Experience: Features advanced graphics optimization and fluid transition effects to provide a smooth, responsive, and pleasant user environment. Inclusive Design (Semantics): Full Semantics implementation provides comprehensive screen reader support for visually impaired users. Data Integrity: The edit screen uses a Badge UI to highlight non-modifiable fields and includes a validation system to block malicious character injection. Iron-Clad Privacy & Security (Secure Coding) On-Device Storage Policy: Your records are never sent to external servers; they are stored safely only on your device using SQLCipher encryption. Privacy Guard: A Security Blur Overlay activates immediately when the app switches to the background to prevent screen exposure. Secure Backup: Supports CSV export/import with a FileLifecycleService (delayed deletion) routine to prevent plain-text exposure during sharing. We Recommend This App To: Professionals who find themselves attending more events as they advance in their careers. Anyone preparing for major life events like weddings or first birthdays who needs systematic list management. Thoughtful sons and daughters who want to organize family event history on behalf of their parents. Global users seeking a management tool that adapts to various currencies and cultural customs.

About

Dun

This AI-powered keyboard transforms your spoken words into polished text for various apps. It offers on-device speech recognition for enhanced privacy and features like writing styles and translation.

Highlights
  • AI voice dictation
  • On-device speech recognition
  • Customizable writing styles
  • Automatic translation
  • Real keyboard with dictation
  • Dynamic Island Live Activity
Features
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Speak naturally. dun writes clearly. dun is the AI voice keyboard that turns what you say into polished, ready-to-send text in Mail, Messages, Slack, WhatsApp, Notes, and every other app. Talk at the speed of thought. dun keeps up. Dun Pro required. An active Dun Pro subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase is required to use voice dictation, the dun keyboard, writing styles, and translation. Weekly, monthly, and yearly subscription plans are available; prices are shown before purchase. Unlike cloud-only dictation apps, dun runs speech recognition on your iPhone. Your voice stays on your device. The mic is on only while you dictate. No screen scraping for “context.” No training on your speech. Why people choose dun - A real keyboard that also dictates - full layout with status and waveform in the header, so you can fix a word, add an emoji, and keep flowing - Pause mid-thought without ending the session - Writing styles you control: Exact, light cleanup, or stronger polish (Kind, Professional, Short). dun never “improves” meaning without your say - Speak in one language, paste in another. Duns automatically translates your direct voice in that textfield. - On-device privacy by design! All audio is transcribed on this iPhone; the mic is active only while you dictate - Dynamic Island Live Activity while you dictate - No account or login is required. Dun Pro — active subscription or one-time lifetime purchase — is required for dictation and premium features. Great for - Long emails while walking - Slack and WhatsApp replies that sound like you - Capturing ideas before they disappear - Bilingual writing without a separate translate app How it works 1. Add the dun keyboard and allow Full Access (so the keyboard can coordinate with the app and insert text) 2. Allow the microphone 3. Download an on-device speech model once 4. Switch to dun, tap the mic, speak. Pause if you need, stop to insert Privacy in one line Audio is transcribed on this iPhone. Optional style polish and translation use Apple on-device Foundation Models when available. We don’t run cloud STT on your voice. Requirements iPhone with iOS 26 or later. Apple Intelligence features (styles / translation) need a compatible device. Additional information - Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - Privacy policy: https://www.manuelfessen.de/dun/privacy

Screenshots

My Gift & Event Ledger4 screens
Dun4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: My Gift & Event Ledger at none against Dun's 3. My Gift & Event Ledger also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Dun's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks). On price and ads 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. Dun sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. My Gift & Event Ledger asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Gift & Event Ledger ships an update every 6 weeks, Dun every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
My Gift & Event Ledger versus Dun: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy Gift & Event LedgerDun
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (29 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings29 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKyungsoo RyuManuel Fessen

In-app purchases

None

My Gift & Event Ledger

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Dun

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Weekly7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$59.991 Year

Questions

Is My Gift & Event Ledger free?
My Gift & Event Ledger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dun free?
Dun is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do My Gift & Event Ledger or Dun have ads?
Neither My Gift & Event Ledger nor Dun shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My Gift & Event Ledger or Dun?
My Gift & Event Ledger ships an update every 6 weeks, and Dun every 2 days. Most recently, My Gift & Event Ledger was updated on September 21, 2026 and Dun on September 9, 2026.

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