ByeType Voice vs PlainLock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
ByeType Voice
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ByeType is an AI voice keyboard that lets you dictate directly in any app ā no switching, instant transcription. Switch to the ByeType keyboard, tap the microphone, start speaking, and text appears instantly in any input field. Key Features: ⢠Voice Keyboard Extension ā dictate without leaving your app ⢠Real-Time Transcription ā words appear as you speak, perfect for quick notes ⢠Privacy First ā choose on-device WhisperKit processing so your voice never leaves your phone ⢠Custom Output Styles ā set the text format and categories you want Unlike other voice input apps, ByeType offers true on-device processing ā your audio never needs to reach the cloud, giving you complete privacy.
PlainLock
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PlainLock is a deliberately simple screen-time self-control tool. TWO WAYS TO SET A LIMIT ⢠Schedule blocks: choose days and times, then the selected apps are blocked. ⢠Daily limits: after the minutes you set are used, the apps stay blocked until tomorrow. ⢠Shared group limits: put distracting apps in one group so switching apps cannot bypass the limit. ⢠Group app limit: each group supports up to 50 apps, with a clear message when the limit is exceeded. ⢠Cooling-off period: when you really need temporary access, wait 5 seconds, then unlock for the short duration you chose. LANGUAGES ⢠Available in Traditional Chinese, English, Japanese, and Spanish. READ BEFORE YOU BUY ⢠One purchase. No subscription. No in-app purchases. ⢠Every rule stays on your device. The app makes no network requests and collects no app data. ⢠This is a self-control tool, not a security tool. You can always remove restrictions by disabling its Screen Time permission in Settings. ⢠Applying or clearing a block depends on iOS scheduling and can take one to two minutes. ⢠Requires iOS 17.0 or later. Only iOS versions tested at release are supported; future compatibility and continuing updates are not guaranteed.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: ByeType Voice at Free against PlainLock's $2.99. PlainLock's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
ByeType Voice is free to download; PlainLock costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ByeType Voice ships an update every 4 weeks, PlainLock every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ByeType Voice | PlainLock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free ā better | $2.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 5 days ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Weiren Lan | Chang Jhih Yeh |
In-app purchases
ByeType Voice
No in-app purchases
PlainLock
No in-app purchases









