Comparison

DIALØGUE vs Trace

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

Head to head
About

DIALØGUE

Features
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DIALØGUE, also searchable as Dialogue, turns a topic, PDF, or both into a polished AI podcast. Start with an idea, upload source material, choose a format, then review the outline and full script before audio is generated. DIALØGUE is built for creators, consultants, educators, and teams who want a faster way to turn knowledge into listenable episodes without losing editorial control. KEY FEATURES • Create podcasts from a topic, a PDF, or topic + PDF • Review and approve the research-backed outline before scriptwriting continues • Read and edit the full script before any audio is generated • Choose from 10 podcast templates, including tech news, deep dives, interviews, and business formats • Generate in 7 languages: English, Vietnamese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Chinese, and French • Pick from 397 natural AI voices across 7 languages — name your hosts, choose each voice, and filter by accent • Follow along with a synced transcript while you listen — tap any line to jump there • Download episodes to listen offline, with resume, Wi-Fi-only, and storage controls • Start hands-free with Siri and Shortcuts — "create a podcast" or "resume listening" • Keep episodes in your Library and save a setup as a repeatable Series HOW IT WORKS 1. Enter a topic, upload a PDF, or use both 2. Choose a style, language, and host voices 3. Review the generated outline and script 4. Approve production and receive a finished podcast episode DIALØGUE combines research, scriptwriting, and AI text-to-speech so you can create useful podcast drafts without starting from a blank page. Credit-based pricing: pay only for what you create.

About

Trace

Features
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Ever listen to a podcast, love what someone says but then just forget it? Trace enables you to remember the moments that matter. Capture exact quotes from podcasts, easily send them to your favourite notes app. Add a timestamp or use a screenshot to save what you hear. Trace finds the moment and turns it into a clean quote you can keep. How it works: 1. Add a podcast and timestamp 2. Or fill details from a screenshot 3. Get the quote from that moment Use Trace to: • Save quotes without rewinding • Copy highlights into your notes • Share moments as quote cards • Build a personal library of ideas

Screenshots

DIALØGUE4 screens
Trace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DIALØGUE at none against Trace's shown. Trace's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. DIALØGUE sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Trace sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DIALØGUE ships an update every 3 days, Trace every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
DIALØGUE versus Trace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDIALØGUETrace
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB47 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperVIETCUONG NGUYENPeter Healy

In-app purchases

3 purchases

DIALØGUE

One-time3
  • Starter Pack$4.99
  • Pro Pack$9.99
  • Bulk Pack$19.99
2 purchases

Trace

Subscriptions2
  • Trace Plus Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Trace Plus Annual$89.991 Year

Questions

Is DIALØGUE free?
DIALØGUE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Trace free?
Trace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DIALØGUE or Trace have ads?
Trace shows ads; DIALØGUE does not.
Which is updated more often, DIALØGUE or Trace?
DIALØGUE ships an update every 3 days, and Trace every 2 days. Most recently, DIALØGUE was updated on October 19, 2026 and Trace on October 14, 2026.

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