Comparison

Alt vs StructMemo

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

Head to head
About

Alt

This app uses on-device AI to transcribe voice recordings into clean notes and summaries. It prioritizes privacy by processing all audio and text locally, offering unlimited use with no hidden limits or trials. Supports over 100 languages and works offline.

Highlights
  • On-device AI processing
  • High-quality transcripts
  • Key-point summaries
  • Privacy-focused design
  • Offline functionality
  • 100+ language support
  • Audio file saving
Features
Read full description

Alt turns meetings, lectures, and interviews into clear notes and transcripts. Transcribe locally on your device—even offline and without minute caps—or use cloud mode when you want maximum accuracy. Choose how your audio is transcribed · On-device — transcription is processed locally on your iPhone or iPad, works offline, and has no minute caps. Requires an A14 chip or later, or an M1 chip or later. · Cloud — use it right away on any device, no model to install. Cross-device Sync is optional and uses Alt's servers. If you enable it, your notes and recording files are uploaded so they're available on your other devices. Whether it's a long class or a sensitive meeting, pick the mode that fits. What you can do with Alt · High-quality transcripts powered by our own speech engine · Key-point summaries for voice recordings and memos · On-device transcription that runs locally and works offline · Transcription in 100 languages with live translation · Save audio files so you can replay them anytime Record meetings and lectures to build your knowledge base. Subscription Information Alt offers automatically renewing subscriptions for premium features and advanced AI tools. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Renewal charges will be applied within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.altalt.io/privacy

About

StructMemo

Capture thoughts instantly with voice-to-text and smart titling. Organize ideas into navigable structures with AI-powered suggestions and analysis. Your data is stored locally with optional cloud backup.

Highlights
  • Voice capture to text
  • Smart naming suggestions
  • Hierarchical idea organization
  • AI-powered reasoning analysis
  • Local-first data storage
  • Version history and export options
Read full description

StructMemo is a local-first workspace for capturing thoughts and turning them into clear, navigable structures. CAPTURE WITHOUT INTERRUPTING YOUR FLOW Write a Thought as soon as it appears. Voice Capture can turn speech into text, and Smart Naming can suggest a concise title. ORGANIZE YOUR IDEAS Review recent Thoughts, search your library, move related items into folders, and elevate them into Upper Structures. Tree lets you move from broad concepts to every detail. USE SMART GRAVITY WHEN YOU CHOOSE Smart Gravity can examine eligible Thoughts and propose folders and groupings. You review the temporary structure before importing it into Tree. DEVELOP YOUR THINKING AI Response can check reasoning, offer a counterargument, develop an idea further, or show another perspective. AI features run only after you request them. LOCAL-FIRST DATA Your library is stored on your device. Back Up Entire Library creates a portable file that can be restored after reinstalling the app or moving to another device. Automatic iCloud synchronization is not currently included. MORE TOOLS • Version History • Find in Thought • Read Aloud • Split long Thoughts into parts • Export options • Light and dark editor backgrounds PLANS Core Capture, Thoughts, Tree, and Elevate features are available free. Optional Pro and Pro Plus subscriptions provide larger monthly Shared AI Credit grants and expanded AI limits. Apple handles billing, renewal, cancellation, and refunds. New accounts receive 15 monthly Shared AI Credits at no cost, which is sufficient to test both Smart Gravity and AI Response. Sign in with Apple is optional for basic note-taking and is used for subscription reconciliation, Shared AI Credits, and account deletion. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Alt3 screens
StructMemo3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Alt at daily against StructMemo's weekly. Alt also leads on ratings volume (45 vs 1). StructMemo's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Alt sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and StructMemo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StructMemo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alt has 45 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alt ships an update daily, StructMemo weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Alt versus StructMemo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAltStructMemo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (45 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings45 — better1
Update frequencyDaily — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClapDONGGYU KANG

Customer experience

Alt

All ratings45 ratings
Positive97.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive55.9%
Neutral23.5%
Negative20.6%

StructMemo

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Alt

Subscriptions2
  • Alt Pro(Monthly)$14.991 Month
  • Alt Pro(Annual)$99.991 Year
2 purchases

StructMemo

Subscriptions2
  • StructMemo Pro$2.991 Month
  • StuctMemo Pro Plus$5.991 Month

Questions

Is Alt free?
Alt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StructMemo free?
StructMemo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Alt or StructMemo?
StructMemo is rated higher. Alt averages 4.8 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while StructMemo averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Alt or StructMemo have ads?
Neither Alt nor StructMemo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Alt or StructMemo?
Alt ships an update daily, and StructMemo weekly. Most recently, Alt was updated on October 16, 2026 and StructMemo on October 14, 2026.

Other comparisons