Comparison

Dun vs Balloon Tasks

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 spoken words into polished text across various messaging and productivity apps. It offers on-device transcription for enhanced privacy and features customizable writing styles and real-time translation.

Highlights
  • On-device speech recognition
  • Customizable writing styles
  • Real-time translation
  • Full keyboard layout with dictation
  • Pause dictation mid-thought
  • 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

Balloon Tasks

Features
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Turn everyday tasks into floating balloons or luminous cores. Double-tap a task to absorb it with a gentle animation, sound, and haptic response, creating a calm, satisfying moment of completion. Create projects and tags, add subtasks and photo or file attachments, and set dates, times, priorities, repeat rules, location reminders, and prominent alarms. You can also import tasks from Apple Reminders. Tasks and attachments are stored on this device. Imports from Apple Reminders are one-time copies and do not stay in sync. Back up any data you want to keep before removing the app.

Screenshots

Dun4 screens
Balloon Tasks3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Balloon Tasks at none against Dun's 7. On price, update cadence, ads 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 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. Balloon Tasks asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly daily. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Dun versus Balloon Tasks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDunBalloon Tasks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (92 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings92 — better—
Update frequencyDailyDaily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, MaciPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size290 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperManuel Fessen美勇 周

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Dun

Subscriptions6
  • Pro Weekly7 Days trial$2.497 Days
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Dun Pro Weekly7 Days trial$4.997 Days
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  • Dun Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Dun Pro Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$49.99
None

Balloon Tasks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dun free?
Dun is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Balloon Tasks free?
Balloon Tasks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dun or Balloon Tasks have ads?
Neither Dun nor Balloon Tasks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dun or Balloon Tasks?
Dun ships an update daily, and Balloon Tasks daily. Most recently, Dun was updated on November 8, 2026 and Balloon Tasks on November 6, 2026.

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