Comparison

Hourfall vs Vocal Notes

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

Head to head
About

Hourfall

Features
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Not everyone responds well to app blockers. For many people, hard limits feel frustrating, easy to ignore, or difficult to stick to. Hourfall takes a different approach. Instead of locking you out, Hourfall helps you build awareness in the moment. By showing your app usage live while you are actively using it, it becomes easier to notice when a quick check is turning into wasted time and make a conscious choice to stop. Track app usage live See your active app time in real time, right when it matters most. That immediate feedback makes it easier to notice when a quick check is turning into a long scroll. Switch into focus fast When you are ready to stop, start a built-in focus session and move directly into deep work, study, or uninterrupted time. See wasted time vs. saved time Your dashboard gives you a simple view of how much time was lost to distraction and how much time you intentionally protected for focus. Review your habits over time Explore daily and weekly stats to spot patterns, identify your biggest distractions, and measure your progress. Stay aware from your Home Screen Use widgets and quick actions for faster access to your stats, sessions, and daily progress. Fits your routine Customize time boundaries and session behavior so tracking works the way your day actually works. Private by design Your usage data stays on your device. Hourfall processes tracking locally, so your personal habits stay private. Whether you want to reduce doomscrolling, study with fewer interruptions, or build stronger focus habits, Hourfall helps you notice more, scroll less, and use your time with more intention. Privacy Policy and Terms of Use Privacy Policy: https://typhoon-flyingfish-ac0.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-3567ffa20dfe8005b6c1c3f29ae48e72 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Vocal Notes

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Vocal Notes turns your voice into searchable, editable text — entirely on your device. No accounts, no cloud, no subscriptions. Powered by OpenAI's Whisper Large v3 Turbo, Vocal Notes delivers fast, accurate transcription across 30+ languages without sending a single byte of your audio off your phone. RECORD & TRANSCRIBE Tap to record and get an instant transcription when you stop. Watch your words appear in real-time with a live progress indicator. Import audio files you've already recorded elsewhere — M4A, WAV, MP3, and more. READ & NAVIGATE View your transcript as continuous text or as timed blocks. Tap any sentence to jump to that moment in the audio. The active segment highlights as you listen, so you always know where you are. SEARCH & ORGANIZE Full-text search across all your recordings and transcripts. Star your favorites for quick access. Rename recordings to keep things tidy. EDIT & EXPORT Fix any transcription errors inline — edit the full transcript or individual blocks. Export in TXT, SRT, or VTT formats, or share the original audio file directly. BUILT FOR PRIVACY The Whisper AI model downloads once and runs locally. No internet connection required after setup. No account needed. No data leaves your device — ever. WHY VOCAL NOTES? • 100% on-device processing — your audio stays private • 30+ languages with auto-detection • Real-time playback with sentence highlighting • Combined and block transcript views • Export to TXT, SRT, and VTT • Import audio from Files, Voice Memos, or other apps • Live Activity widget for active recordings • Dark mode support • One-time model download, no ongoing costs

Screenshots

Hourfall4 screens
Vocal Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vocal Notes at none against Hourfall's 2. Hourfall's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Hourfall sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Vocal Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Hourfall versus Vocal Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHourfallVocal Notes
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleksandr HnatiukCOMPOUND AWAY PTE. LTD.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Hourfall

Subscriptions2
  • Hourfall Premium Ā· Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Hourfall Premium Ā· Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
None

Vocal Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hourfall free?
Hourfall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vocal Notes free?
Vocal Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hourfall or Vocal Notes have ads?
Neither Hourfall nor Vocal Notes shows ads.

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