# Rewind vs Aloud

The clearest difference is rating: Rewind at 4.6 against Aloud's 3.0. Rewind also leads on ratings volume (249 vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). Aloud's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rewind sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Aloud sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Rewind holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rewind has 249 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Rewind ships an update every 5 months, Aloud every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rewind | Aloud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (249 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rewind-timetracking/id967979724/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aloud-speech-coach/id6796040913/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **249** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 48.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 16 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sandro Pennisi](https://appshunter.io/developer/290070907) | [Szymon Dziedzic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507425063) |

## What reviewers say

### Rewind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rewind-timetracking/id967979724)

This app automatically tracks your time based on your location, requiring minimal user input after initial setup. It offers insights into how you spend your time at various locations and can sync data to your calendar. A Pro version unlocks advanced reporting and more location tracking.

**Highlights:** Automatic background time tracking, Location-based tracking, Calendar view, Insightful statistics, Calendar sync, Pro version reporting and backup

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rewind Pro Free Trial | Free | one-time |
| Rewind Pro | $3.79 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Lightweight and minimal battery drain
- 👍 Simple, intuitive interface
- ⏱️ Automatic background location tracking
- 📊 Useful time tracking and reporting features
- 💾 Data export to calendar and spreadsheet formats

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent iOS compatibility issues after updates
- 📍 Inaccurate location detection
- 🔋 Battery drain reported by some users
- ❌ Limited free version (only 1 location)
- 💰 Expensive for functionality offered

**Reported bugs**

- iOS 16.4+ background update compatibility broken
- iOS 15 compatibility issues - not ending timeframes properly
- iOS 10 calendar sync functionality broken
- Calendar export toggle doesn't persist
- Feedback menu crashes app

**Requested features**

- iPad version
- Ability to track unknown/new locations automatically
- Grouping/categorizing locations (e.g., all Starbucks locations)
- Manual marker placement on map
- Ability to set minimum time threshold before recording location


### Aloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aloud-speech-coach/id6796040913)

This app analyzes your speech to help you improve your presentation skills. It tracks pace, filler words, hesitations, and timing, offering personalized feedback and drills. Enhance your public speaking with detailed insights and AI-powered coaching.

**Highlights:** Speech pace analysis, Filler word detection, Hesitation sound identification, Timing and landing feedback, AI-powered coaching notes, Teleprompter with real-time scrolling, Apple Watch integration for live feedback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Aloud Lifetime | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rewind free?

Rewind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Aloud free?

Aloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Rewind or Aloud?

Rewind is rated higher. Rewind averages 4.6 out of 5 from 249 ratings, while Aloud averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Rewind or Aloud have ads?

Neither Rewind nor Aloud shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rewind or Aloud?

Rewind ships an update every 5 months, and Aloud every 5 days. Most recently, Rewind was updated on November 6, 2026 and Aloud on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*