TypeWhisper App vs FocusDTC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TypeWhisper App
This app converts your voice into text using on-device AI or cloud services. It offers a convenient keyboard for dictation in other apps and tools to organize and refine your transcriptions. Premium features include advanced AI interactions and Mac integration.
- On-device and cloud transcription options
- Voice keyboard for dictation in other apps
- Audio and video file transcription
- Personal dictionary for specialized terms
- Speaker separation and naming
- Syncing across devices via iCloud
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Private speech-to-text for iPhone and iPad. TypeWhisper turns your voice into text with on-device AI models or optional cloud providers. Dictate in the app, transcribe existing audio and video files, or use the TypeWhisper keyboard to enter text in other apps. DICTATE YOUR WAY • Transcribe with WhisperKit, Apple Speech, Parakeet, or optional cloud engines including Gemini and Soniox • See a live transcription preview while speaking with WhisperKit, Apple Speech, Live Local, and selected cloud engines. Parakeet transcribes after you stop. • Use profiles for languages, models, translation targets, and whisper mode • Translate dictated text on-device with Apple Translate VOICE KEYBOARD • Dictate into text fields across iOS • Switch profiles directly from the keyboard • Expand reusable snippets with date, time, and clipboard placeholders • Type with English, German, Spanish, French, and Italian layouts ORGANIZE AND REFINE • Search your transcription history • Review incoming recordings in an Inbox and browse history by device • Review original and processed text • Read transcripts and results aloud with voices installed on your device • Improve names and specialist terms with a personal dictionary • Transcribe audio and video files TYPEWHISPER PREMIUM • Ask questions about a transcript with your selected writing service • Transcribe and write with your paired Mac’s models and text-processing workflows • Separate speakers on device, name them, and correct their turns • Save optional local voice profiles to suggest names in later recordings • Improve fresh transcripts and teach TypeWhisper trusted corrections • Turn recordings into reviewable email drafts with a subject and body • Sync History and Inbox, dictionary entries, and snippets between signed-in TypeWhisper installations on iPhone and iPad through iCloud or a chosen cloud folder Transcript questions use your selected writing service: on-device, Mac, or cloud. The chat shows where text is sent and is not saved. Mac features require TypeWhisper for Mac 1.8 or later on the same local network and access to Premium features on both devices. The connection is encrypted. Models selected on the Mac may use cloud providers configured there. Speaker detection runs after transcription and can make mistakes with similar voices or overlapping speech. You can correct assignments in the transcript. Voice profiles stay on the device that created them. IPHONE, IPAD, AND APPLE WATCH • Transfer recordings from Apple Watch to iPhone for processing and playback PRIVACY FIRST • Use on-device models to keep transcription local • No advertising or third-party tracking • Synced dictionary and snippet content stays in the cloud location you choose and does not pass through the TypeWhisper entitlement service Core local dictation, dictionary, and snippet features remain available without an account or subscription. Some models and cloud providers require an internet connection, model downloads, or your own provider credentials. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
FocusDTC
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FocusDTC is a privacy-first productivity timer designed for anyone who wants to focus better and get more done. BOSS TASK PRIORITY Overwhelmed by your to-do list? Mark ONE task as your "Boss Task" and give it your full attention. Only when you complete or delegate your Boss can you tackle other tasks. It's simple prioritization that actually works. FLEXIBLE SPRINT TIMERS Choose the work rhythm that fits your brain: • Pomodoro: Classic 25-min focus + 5-min break • Deep Work: Intense 90-min sessions • Flow: Custom duration for your perfect flow state • Free: No timer, just track your time SMART TASK BREAKDOWN Big tasks feel overwhelming? Break them into bite-sized subtasks. Each completion builds momentum and keeps you moving forward. ENERGY WAVE STATS Visualize your productivity energy with dynamic wave animations. Track completed tasks, focus time, and streaks across Day/Week/Month views. QUICK NOTES Capture thoughts instantly without breaking focus. Swipe to add a quick note, then get back to work. DAILY STREAKS Build consistency with streak tracking. Every day you complete tasks, your streak grows — turning productivity into a sustainable habit. LIVE ACTIVITY TIMER (iOS 16+) Your timer stays visible on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Glanceable progress without opening the app. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS See your Boss Task, today's progress, and current streak at a glance. BEAUTIFUL DESIGN Clean, distraction-free interface with System/Light/Dark themes. Smooth animations and haptic feedback make every interaction delightful. PRIVACY FIRST • All data stored locally on your device • Optional iCloud sync (encrypted by Apple) • No analytics, no ads, no tracking • You own your data, period. SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT FocusDTC is completely free with optional donation-based In-App Purchases. No paywalls, no subscriptions — just honest software. CROSS-PLATFORM Available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Your tasks and timers sync seamlessly across all your devices. --- Whether you struggle with prioritization, get easily distracted, or just want a better way to focus — FocusDTC helps you do less, but better. Download now and focus on what matters most.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: TypeWhisper App at 4 against FocusDTC's —. TypeWhisper App also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.1). On price and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. TypeWhisper App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per month and FocusDTC sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | TypeWhisper App | FocusDTC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 26.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marco Hillger | LI-CHENG YEH |
In-app purchases
TypeWhisper App
- TypeWhisper Premium14 Days trial$6.491 Month
- Premium Lifetime$114.99
FocusDTC
- Coffee$2.99
- Buy Me Lunch$8.99
- Buy Me Dinner$17.99
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