Comparison

Vibe Timer vs Dun

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

Head to head
About

Vibe Timer

Features
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Vibe Timer is a time tracker built for multitasking. Your projects live on a full-screen grid — tap one to start its timer, tap another to instantly switch. Only one timer runs at a time, so your hours always add up. • Full-screen project grid — tap to start, tap to switch, tap to stop • See the running timer in the Dynamic Island and on the Lock Screen • Color-code every project, with a built-in custom color picker • Add subtasks on the fly and track time against them • Satisfying sound and haptic feedback on every tap • Analytics by project, subtask, and day — for any date range • Reports ready to invoice your clients • Back up and restore your data anytime • Designed for iPhone and iPad • 100% on-device. No account, no tracking, no sign-up. Perfect for freelancers, consultants, makers, and anyone who jumps between projects all day.

About

Dun

This AI-powered keyboard transforms your spoken words into polished text for various apps. It offers on-device speech recognition for enhanced privacy and features like writing styles and translation.

Highlights
  • AI voice dictation
  • On-device speech recognition
  • Customizable writing styles
  • Automatic translation
  • Real keyboard with dictation
  • Dynamic Island Live Activity
Features
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Speak naturally. dun writes clearly. dun is the AI voice keyboard that turns what you say into polished, ready-to-send text in Mail, Messages, Slack, WhatsApp, Notes, and every other app. Talk at the speed of thought. dun keeps up. Dun Pro required. An active Dun Pro subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase is required to use voice dictation, the dun keyboard, writing styles, and translation. Weekly, monthly, and yearly subscription plans are available; prices are shown before purchase. Unlike cloud-only dictation apps, dun runs speech recognition on your iPhone. Your voice stays on your device. The mic is on only while you dictate. No screen scraping for “context.” No training on your speech. Why people choose dun - A real keyboard that also dictates - full layout with status and waveform in the header, so you can fix a word, add an emoji, and keep flowing - Pause mid-thought without ending the session - Writing styles you control: Exact, light cleanup, or stronger polish (Kind, Professional, Short). dun never “improves” meaning without your say - Speak in one language, paste in another. Duns automatically translates your direct voice in that textfield. - On-device privacy by design! All audio is transcribed on this iPhone; the mic is active only while you dictate - Dynamic Island Live Activity while you dictate - No account or login is required. Dun Pro — active subscription or one-time lifetime purchase — is required for dictation and premium features. Great for - Long emails while walking - Slack and WhatsApp replies that sound like you - Capturing ideas before they disappear - Bilingual writing without a separate translate app How it works 1. Add the dun keyboard and allow Full Access (so the keyboard can coordinate with the app and insert text) 2. Allow the microphone 3. Download an on-device speech model once 4. Switch to dun, tap the mic, speak. Pause if you need, stop to insert Privacy in one line Audio is transcribed on this iPhone. Optional style polish and translation use Apple on-device Foundation Models when available. We don’t run cloud STT on your voice. Requirements iPhone with iOS 26 or later. Apple Intelligence features (styles / translation) need a compatible device. Additional information - Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - Privacy policy: https://meetdun.com/privacy

Screenshots

Vibe Timer4 screens
Dun4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vibe Timer at none against Dun's 3. Vibe Timer also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price and ads 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. Dun sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Vibe Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Vibe Timer versus Dun: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVibe TimerDun
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (25 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—28.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—25 — better
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB210 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWalid YachouManuel Fessen

In-app purchases

None

Vibe Timer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Dun

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Weekly7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Vibe Timer free?
Vibe Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dun free?
Dun is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Vibe Timer or Dun have ads?
Neither Vibe Timer nor Dun shows ads.

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