Comparison

Dun vs Timeout

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

Head to head
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

About

Timeout

Features
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Timeout: Study Smarter, Scroll Less Stuck in a scrolling loop when you should be studying? Timeout breaks the cycle. Every 10-15 minutes, Timeout locks your screen and asks you 3 quick questions from your own flashcards. Get them right, and you're back in. No shortcuts, no snoozing, no excuses. It's a screen-time blocker that actually makes you learn something before it lets go. How it works: Add your own flashcards for any subject: school, language learning, exam prep, anything Timeout gently locks your phone at set intervals throughout the day Answer 3 random questions correctly to unlock and keep going Built on Apple's Screen Time framework, so it works system-wide, not just in one app Why it works: Passive blockers just annoy you until you turn them off. Timeout uses active recall, the same method top students use, so every interruption becomes a tiny study session instead of a wasted moment. Subscription required: Timeout requires an active Pro subscription to function. Choose the plan that fits you: Weekly Pro: €1.99 / $1.99 per week Monthly Pro: €4.99 / $4.99 per month Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://usetimeout.app/tos Privacy Policy: https://usetimeout.app/privacy

Screenshots

Dun4 screens
Timeout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dun at daily against Timeout's every 5 days. 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. Dun sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Timeout sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dun ships an update daily, Timeout every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Dun versus Timeout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDunTimeout
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (25 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings25 — better—
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size210 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperManuel FessenAlenka Sever

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Dun

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

Timeout

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Monthly$3.991 Month

Questions

Is Dun free?
Dun is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Timeout free?
Timeout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dun or Timeout have ads?
Neither Dun nor Timeout shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dun or Timeout?
Dun ships an update daily, and Timeout every 5 days. Most recently, Dun was updated on October 11, 2026 and Timeout on October 5, 2026.

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