Comparison

bubbles vs Contextli

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

Head to head
About

bubbles

Features
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Capture your thoughts at the speed of light. Most note-taking apps are cluttered, slow, and get in your way. bubbles is different. Designed for zero-friction, it’s the fastest way to turn a passing thought into a permanent record or an actionable reminder. No menus, no complex folders—just you and your ideas. EFFORTLESS SPEED Open the app and start writing immediately. bubbles is built for those who need to capture information instantly. Whether it's a sudden spark of genius or a quick task, bubbles ensures you never lose a thought again. INTELLIGENT AUTOMATION Stop manually scheduling your life. With built-in local intelligence, bubbles understands your context. Mention a time or a date, and the app will automatically suggest and create reminders for you. It’s like having a personal assistant that reads between the lines. TRUE PRIVACY: ZERO-KNOWLEDGE Your thoughts are yours alone. Bubbles is built on a "Zero-Knowledge" architecture. End-to-End Encryption (E2EE): Every note, AI chat, and reminder is encrypted on your device using your iCloud Keychain. Only You Have the Keys: Not even we can read your data. Your privacy isn't just a feature; it’s our foundation. Secure Sync: Experience seamless synchronization across your devices with the peace of mind that your data is invisible to the cloud. SMART AI CONVERSATIONS Need to dig deeper into a note? Engage in private AI conversations directly within your thoughts. Refine ideas, summarize long notes, or brainstorm—all protected by the same military-grade encryption that guards your notes. KEY FEATURES: Instant Capture: The fastest "Write" experience on iOS. Automatic Reminders: Context-aware task creation. Private AI: Secure, on-demand intelligence. iCloud Sync: Your notes, everywhere, always encrypted. Minimalist Design: No clutter, just focus. Experience the future of note-taking. Experience bubbles. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.appbubbles.lat/eula

About

Contextli

Effortlessly convert your spoken words into polished text for emails, messages, and notes. Choose between raw transcripts or AI-formatted content tailored to specific contexts like Slack or instant messaging. Dictate hands-free with Siri and instantly copy your text to the clipboard.

Highlights
  • Polished and raw transcription options
  • Context-specific formatting (Email, Slack, etc.)
  • Customizable contexts with instructions
  • Hands-free dictation with Siri
  • Instant copy to clipboard
  • Personalized dictionary for substitutions
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Talk, and Contextli writes it up. Speak an email, a chat reply or a quick note and get clean, ready-to-send text on your clipboard in seconds. Contextli is AI voice dictation for people who think faster than they type. It removes the ums and repeats, fixes grammar and punctuation, and shapes your words for where they are going: a professional email, a casual message or a tidy note. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Type by voice in any app. Turn on the Contextli keyboard, tap its mic, speak, and the finished text is typed right where your cursor was. - Reply to emails by voice. Say what you mean in your own words and get a polished email back. - Answer messages faster. Short, casual text that is ready for Slack, WhatsApp or Teams. - Capture notes and ideas. Every dictation is saved, searchable and ready to copy again. - Dictate in the language you speak. Set a spoken language for each context. - Get a word-for-word transcript when you want one. Raw Transcription gives you plain speech to text with no AI rewrite. WHY IT FEELS DIFFERENT - Contexts. Pick Email, Slack or Instant Messaging, or write your own rules in plain English, like "warm, under five sentences, sign off with my name". Contextli follows them every time. - Hands free. Say "Hey Siri, dictate with Contextli", or set up Back Tap and double-tap the back of your iPhone. - Your dictionary. Teach it names, acronyms and phrases once and they come out right. - Instant copy. The text is on your clipboard the moment it is ready. Switch apps and paste. - One account everywhere. Use the same contexts and notes in the Contextli desktop app and browser extension. HOW IT WORKS 1. Tap the mic in the app or on the Contextli keyboard, or ask Siri. 2. Speak naturally. 3. Paste polished text anywhere. QUESTIONS Does it work with my email and chat apps? Yes. Contextli copies the finished text, so you can paste it into Mail, Gmail, Outlook, Slack, WhatsApp, Notes or any text field. Can I keep my exact words? Yes. Choose Raw Transcription for a verbatim transcript. SUBSCRIPTIONS Contextli offers auto-renewable subscriptions: Starter, Pro and Pro Plus, each monthly or annual. Plan details and prices are shown in the app and may vary by region. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://contextli.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://contextli.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

bubbles4 screens
Contextli4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Contextli at 15.6 against bubbles's 17.6. On price, ads, 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. bubbles sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and Contextli sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
bubbles versus Contextli: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterbubblesContextli
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLat Ware CompanyErtiqah LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

bubbles

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly subscription7 Days trial$2.991 Month
7 purchases

Contextli

Subscriptions6
  • Starter Monthly7 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$28.991 Month
  • Starter Annual7 Days trial$44.951 Year
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  • Pro Plus Monthly7 Days trial$48.991 Month
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$144.991 Year
  • Pro Plus Annual7 Days trial$244.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$149.99

Questions

Is bubbles free?
bubbles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Contextli free?
Contextli is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do bubbles or Contextli have ads?
Neither bubbles nor Contextli shows ads.

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