Comparison

Aside vs Voicloud

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

Head to head
About

Aside

Save links, text, photos, and files from any app with a single tap. This app uses on-device AI to automatically tag and categorize your saved content, organizing it into smart collections for easy access. It offers a clean, private, and offline experience, syncing data via iCloud Drive.

Highlights
  • Save from any app via Share Extension
  • Capture Now rapid-fire collection mode
  • On-device AI auto-tagging and categorization
  • Smart Collections for automatic sorting
  • Customizable collections and tagging
  • Offline functionality with iCloud sync
  • Privacy-first design with no account required
Features
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Aside is your personal content shelf — save links, text, photos, and files from any app with one tap. Collect anything: • Save from any app via Share Extension — links, articles, books, music, videos, podcasts, apps, repos, and more • Capture Now — rapid-fire collection mode for intensive research and gathering sessions • 30+ content types automatically recognized AI-powered organization: • On-device AI auto-tags and categorizes every item you save • Smart Collections auto-sort by content type — no manual work needed • Create custom collections for your own workflow • Tag items for quick filtering Read and explore: • Tap any item to see full details • Open books, music, podcasts in their native apps • Navigate between items without going back to the list Designed with intention: • Built with Apple's latest Liquid Glass design language for a modern, native feel • Editorial aesthetic — clean, calm, Kinfolk-inspired design • Privacy-first — all AI runs locally on your device, your data stays in iCloud Drive • No account required — download and start using immediately • Works offline — everything syncs automatically via iCloud Drive Aside is for readers, collectors, and curators who want a quiet space to save what matters.

About

Voicloud

Features
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Voicloud is the smart voice recorder that records, transcribes, identifies speakers, generates AI summaries, and syncs to the cloud — all while processing everything on your device. No data ever leaves your phone unless you choose to upload it. HIGH-QUALITY RECORDING Record crystal-clear audio with a single tap. Compact M4A/AAC files keep great quality at small sizes. Works with the iPhone Action Button for instant recording. You can also record with a Bluetooth headset or AirPods mic, or lock recording to the iPhone's built-in mic in Settings. ON-DEVICE TRANSCRIPTION Convert speech to text entirely on your device. No internet required, and no audio ever leaves your phone. SPEAKER DIARIZATION Neural speaker identification automatically detects who spoke when in meetings and interviews. AI SUMMARY Automatically generate summaries from your transcriptions using on-device AI. Quickly review the key points from meetings and lectures. AUTO-SYNC TO 5 CLOUD SERVICES After recording, your audio files, transcriptions, and summaries are uploaded automatically: • Google Drive • Dropbox • OneDrive • Box • iCloud Drive Files go directly to your account — never through developer servers. Failed uploads retry automatically. LOCATION TAGGING Optionally tag recordings with your current location and address, and view them on a map. CALENDAR-BASED NAMING Automatically suggest file names from your calendar events. When several events overlap, pick the right one. PRIVACY FIRST • All transcription and summarization happens on-device • No analytics collected • No data sent to developer servers • Cloud uploads go to YOUR accounts only DESIGNED FOR PRODUCTIVITY • Action Button support for instant recording • Lock Screen and Dynamic Island recording status • Tab lock during recording to prevent accidental navigation • Rename recordings with automatic cloud re-upload • Smart organization by date, location, and event PREMIUM (One-Time Purchase) • Remove all ads • All 5 cloud services (free tier: Google Drive and iCloud Drive only) • Calendar integration • Location embedding Download Voicloud today and never lose an important conversation again.

Screenshots

Aside4 screens
Voicloud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aside at none against Voicloud's 1. Aside also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Voicloud sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Aside asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aside ships an update every 2 months, Voicloud monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 27, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Aside versus Voicloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAsideVoicloud
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB614 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperArcBlock, Inc.Fumiaki Monma

In-app purchases

None

Aside

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Voicloud

One-time1
  • Voicloud Premium$1.99

Questions

Is Aside free?
Aside is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Voicloud free?
Voicloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Aside or Voicloud have ads?
Voicloud shows ads; Aside does not.
Which is updated more often, Aside or Voicloud?
Aside ships an update every 2 months, and Voicloud monthly. Most recently, Aside was updated on June 27, 2026 and Voicloud on September 21, 2026.

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