Comparison

ByeType Voice vs PlainLock

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

Head to head
About

ByeType Voice

Features
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ByeType is an AI voice keyboard that lets you dictate directly in any app — 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 — dictate without leaving your app • Real-Time Transcription — words appear as you speak, perfect for quick notes • Privacy First — choose on-device WhisperKit processing so your voice never leaves your phone • Custom Output Styles — set the text format and categories you want Unlike other voice input apps, ByeType offers true on-device processing — your audio never needs to reach the cloud, giving you complete privacy.

About

PlainLock

Features
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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.

Screenshots

ByeType Voice4 screens
PlainLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
ByeType Voice versus PlainLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterByeType VoicePlainLock
PriceFree — better$2.99
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWeiren LanChang Jhih Yeh

In-app purchases

None

ByeType Voice

No in-app purchases

None

PlainLock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ByeType Voice free?
ByeType Voice is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PlainLock free?
PlainLock costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do ByeType Voice or PlainLock have ads?
Neither ByeType Voice nor PlainLock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ByeType Voice or PlainLock?
ByeType Voice ships an update every 4 weeks, and PlainLock every 5 days. Most recently, ByeType Voice was updated on October 6, 2026 and PlainLock on October 25, 2026.

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