Comparison

TypeWhisper App vs Sencha

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

Head to head
About

TypeWhisper App

This app converts your voice to text using on-device AI or cloud services. It offers a voice keyboard for dictation in other apps, transcription of audio/video files, and features for organizing and refining your text.

Highlights
  • On-device and cloud AI transcription
  • Voice keyboard for dictation
  • Audio and video file transcription
  • Personal dictionary for terms
  • Sync across devices
  • Translate dictated text
Features
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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 • See a live transcription preview while speaking • 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 • Improve names and specialist terms with a personal dictionary • Transcribe audio and video files TYPEWHISPER PREMIUM • 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 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/

About

Sencha

Features
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A native LLM client for on-device inference, LLM APIs, and self-hosted servers, built around a minimal, responsive interface. Download a supported model and chat offline without an API key or account. Or connect OpenRouter, direct providers, and compatible endpoints using your own credentials. On-Device Models • Download models from the built-in catalog, including Gemma 4, Qwen 3.5, Bonsai, and LFM 2.5 • Choose model sizes and quantization options to suit your device • Configure context window, reply length, and image detail where supported • Use streaming, thinking traces, image attachments, and web tools with compatible models • Reduce reprocessing of earlier messages with on-disk prompt caching Model capabilities and performance depend on the selected model and available device memory. Connections and Models • Connect OpenRouter, OpenCode, and direct providers • Add OpenAI- or Anthropic-compatible endpoints, including self-hosted runtimes such as Ollama and LM Studio • Use Chat Completions, Responses API, or Messages API • Choose an on-device or connected model per chat • Browse model catalogs and inspect context size, output limits, pricing, and capabilities where available • Configure reasoning effort, prompt caching, routing, and model tools where supported Web Search and Fetch • Use the included free web search via Markdown.new • Or configure Brave Search, Tavily, Exa, Serper, SerpApi, Parallel, or Keenable • Choose search-depth presets for Exa and Tavily • Fetch pages on device or through Markdown.new or Firecrawl • Configure fetch providers and fallbacks independently Files and Output • Attach photos, documents, and PDFs • Send PDFs natively, extract embedded text, run on-device OCR, or render pages as images • Read responses with formatted Markdown, code, mathematical formulas, and tables • Copy generated tables as a table, Markdown, or a complete image Voice Input • Use Apple Speech for on-device dictation • Download local transcription models • Connect API-based transcription providers The app is free, with no ads or app subscription. On-device models require no provider account or API key. Connected services are subject to their own pricing, limits, and data policies.

Screenshots

TypeWhisper App4 screens
Sencha4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sencha at none against TypeWhisper App's 2. Sencha also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. TypeWhisper App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Sencha asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TypeWhisper App ships an update monthly, Sencha every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TypeWhisper App versus Sencha: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTypeWhisper AppSencha
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB88 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMarco HillgerMax Helvetia

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TypeWhisper App

Subscriptions1
  • TypeWhisper Premium$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$89.99
None

Sencha

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TypeWhisper App free?
TypeWhisper App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sencha free?
Sencha is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TypeWhisper App or Sencha have ads?
Neither TypeWhisper App nor Sencha shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TypeWhisper App or Sencha?
TypeWhisper App ships an update monthly, and Sencha every 6 days. Most recently, TypeWhisper App was updated on October 8, 2026 and Sencha on October 10, 2026.

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