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Head-to-head

Speech to Text Dictation AI vs Grammarly

Speech to Text Dictation AI 4.5★ · Free + IAP 65
Winner Tie
Grammarly 4.7★ · Free + IAP 70

Choose Speech to Text Dictation AI if your primary need is accurate speech-to-text transcription, especially for longer texts, but be aware of potential privacy and ad issues; opt for Grammarly if you prioritize grammar and spelling correction across various writing tasks, despite its less reliable speech-to-text feature.

Full reviews: Speech to Text Dictation AI · Grammarly

Speech to Text Dictation AI excels at its core function of transcribing spoken words, with many users finding it accurate and helpful for drafting long documents, though it struggles with editing and app stability. Grammarly is highly praised for its grammar and spelling correction, improving writing proficiency, but its speech-to-text feature is widely criticized as unreliable and buggy.

Head to head

Speech-to-Text Accuracy edge: Speech to Text Dictation AIR2R3R6R8
Speech to Text Dictation AI Speech to Text Dictation AI receives mixed reviews on accuracy, with some users praising it as accurate and effective for long drafts R2R8 while others report it frequently misses words, substitutes wrong words, or has fair to poor recognition R3R6R10.
Grammarly Grammarly's speech-to-text feature, often noted as a beta, is widely criticized for being clunky, unreliable, and not working well .
Grammar and Spelling Correction edge: GrammarlyR21R33R57R65
Speech to Text Dictation AI Speech to Text Dictation AI is primarily a dictation app, and reviews do not focus on its grammar or spelling correction capabilities. Users often mention proofreading and correcting errors after dictation R21R33R57.
Grammarly Grammarly is highly praised for improving writing ability, correcting grammar, spelling, and punctuation, and helping users communicate more clearly R65. However, some users report glitches, incorrect suggestions, or a decline in quality with recent updates .
Ease of Use and Features tieR2R3R6R8
Speech to Text Dictation AI Users find Speech to Text Dictation AI easy to use for dictation and note-taking, with good export options R2R8. However, some report issues with app responsiveness, formatting, cursor repositioning, and difficulty with features like deleting sentences or saving multiple files R3R6R10.
Grammarly Grammarly's keyboard is generally well-liked for its integration and helpfulness . However, users report frequent glitches, the app typing gibberish, and issues with the keyboard not working or being clunky . Some also dislike the requirement for full access keyboard R79.
Reliability and Support tieR10R16R25R31
Speech to Text Dictation AI Speech to Text Dictation AI has reports of frequent bugs, stopping recording mid-sentence, and issues with updates making the app worse R10R16. Some users experienced subscription cancellations and lack of support R25R31.
Grammarly Grammarly users frequently report glitches, the app not working, or becoming unresponsive, especially after updates . There are also complaints about difficulty canceling subscriptions R99.
Price and Value tieR28R32R38R39
Speech to Text Dictation AI Speech to Text Dictation AI is a Free + IAP app. Many users are frustrated by its 'free' designation, as it often requires payment to open or use core features, with some feeling it's a 'rip off' R28R39R49. Some find it affordable and worth the cost R32R38.
Grammarly Grammarly is also Free + IAP. The free version is appreciated, but the paid version is considered expensive by some, with a monthly cost of $30 or an annual cost of £120 R75R85. Some users feel the paid features are not worth the cost due to glitches or lack of improvement R99.
Pick Speech to Text Dictation AI if

you need a dedicated speech-to-text app for dictating notes, stories, or reports, especially if you're willing to proofread and correct errors, and value its ability to handle longer dictations R2R8.

Pick Grammarly if

your main goal is to improve your writing, grammar, and spelling across various applications, and you need a reliable tool for proofreading and enhancing clarity R65.

Evidence note: The evidence for Speech to Text Dictation AI's accuracy is mixed, with strong positive and negative reviews. Grammarly's speech-to-text feature has overwhelmingly negative feedback, suggesting it is not a core strength.

Frequently asked

Is Speech to Text Dictation AI truly free?
No, despite being listed as Free + IAP, many users report that Speech to Text Dictation AI often requires a subscription or in-app purchase to open or use its core features, with some feeling misled by its 'free' designation R28R39R49R54.
How much does Grammarly Premium cost?
Grammarly Premium is considered expensive by users, with reports of a monthly cost around $30 and an annual subscription costing approximately £120 R75R85R99.
Does Speech to Text Dictation AI work with other apps like Gmail or Word?
Speech to Text Dictation AI users report that it does not function directly with Gmail and suggests using Apple apps R4. While it allows easy transfer to emails and text messages R8R47, for applications like Word or Excel, users often have to copy and paste the dictated text, which is an extra step R48R57.
Are there privacy concerns with Grammarly?
Yes, some Grammarly users express privacy concerns, particularly regarding the app scanning texts and requiring full access to the keyboard, which some find intrusive R69R79R112.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R2] Speech to Text Dictation AI 5/5 · US No titles, retired from active work.: This is an excellent app for any dictation, from a small note to a book writing. It cooperates in numerous ways. Accidentally deleting is no problem! 🙏👌
  2. [R3] Speech to Text Dictation AI 3/5 · US not thrilled: Gave it plenty of time, and unfortunately too late to cancel the yearly charge. It’s not terribly responsive. It’s not even as responsive as the built-in mic in the iPhone. Substitutes wrong words, regardless of proximity to the phone. I’m sure there are better ones out there.
  3. [R6] Speech to Text Dictation AI 3/5 · US could be better: The app frequently doesn’t understand what’s being said and so puts wrong words into the text. Also there should be a way to copy a section of the text without it only offering “copy all” as the only option.
  4. [R8] Speech to Text Dictation AI 5/5 · US Excellent app! I love it!: After 2 years it gets better and better. As an author this is a great tool for notes and easy transfer to emails and text messages! Translations too! Get it now! You are missing out! I’m a PhD and use this everyday for notes, texts, and emails.
  5. [R21] Speech to Text Dictation AI 3/5 · US Unable to use mic always: I am trying to write a book and this is good but I feel could be much better much room for improvement. Everything that this types I have to proof read. I find I can do things just as fast typing that speaking and go back and correct. I'm not a solid fan of this as of yet.
  6. [R33] Speech to Text Dictation AI 3/5 · US Accuracy is marginal.: Deleting app after the month is over. Not worth the time I have to spend correcting all the errors. Accuracy is about 60%.
  7. [R57] Speech to Text Dictation AI 3/5 · GB It Works!!: Works with a simple Headset mic. Quiote a few errors but still metter than typing, most of the corrections are done as part of the text edit I would do anyway Usualy dictate several pafes and then past into word - Word works better tan Pages for this
  8. [R65] Grammarly 4/5 · US A great way to make sure that you are looking out for the best way to write: It is a great way to make sure that that what you write is not incoherent.
  9. [R10] Speech to Text Dictation AI 2/5 · US Used to be Better: I have been using Dictate for a couple years. Each update makes it worse and worse. It now stops recording in the middle of talking and in order to keep recording you have to shut the app down and reopen it. If you have to correct an error (which doesn’t bother me it makes errors) it will mess up your formatting and when you start talking again, you it puts an uppercase lette
  10. [R16] Speech to Text Dictation AI 2/5 · US Perpetual Bugs, but generally functional: I got this app because I do a lot of report writing. Most of the time, it works alright with voice recognition, but if you dictate for too long, it will randomly reposition your cursor and start typing into already dictated sections. The editing headaches from it can take just as long as typing out what you originally intended. Multiple updates have not fi
  11. [R25] Speech to Text Dictation AI 1/5 · US I bought the year they canceled me 30 days later don’t buy from them: They cancelled my yearly subscription after 30 days and during the 30 days they kept kicking me off so I had to keep signing back in so they are a scam don’t waist your money.
  12. [R31] Speech to Text Dictation AI 1/5 · US Update: Cancelled: Zero support. I reported a serious error and all I got was ‘it’s not us’. I don’t pay for broken apps.
  13. [R28] Speech to Text Dictation AI 1/5 · US PAID APP: Requires subscription and in-app purchases. This should be flagged as such.
  14. [R32] Speech to Text Dictation AI 5/5 · US Great!: I have no real complaints good app works well, does what it advertised. Affordable. :)
  15. [R38] Speech to Text Dictation AI 5/5 · US So far so good: This works wonderfully for this first hour. I sure hope you do not ask for money later. The other app gave me a free trail. I speak highly of you to others as long as it’s free and works well.
  16. [R39] Speech to Text Dictation AI 3/5 · US No trial for 1 month subscriptions: Wishing I could have tried this app before handing over my credit card but they wanted me to sign up for an annual subscription in order to try it. Sorry, thats some gimmick sales tactics and I won’t be trying it.
  17. [R49] Speech to Text Dictation AI 1/5 · US Bruh: U cant even open it without paying
  18. [R54] Speech to Text Dictation AI 3/5 · GB For "Free" read £16.99.: Yes, this is yet another of those apps that carries a claim to have a free element but will do absolutely f.a. until the £16.99 `annual subscription fee has been paid.. Compared with the current price of Dragon Dictate this is peanuts, so why try to pretend that that it is free & hide the real cost?
  19. [R75] Grammarly 3/5 · US Make a different tier: The app is great, it does what’s needed but can experience glitches often I always just close the app and restart it. Honestly there should be a cheaper tier option with better features solely for students because 30$ a month is crazy for a grammar software, small business owners and individuals with vested occupational interest could possibly afford that but students who wa
  20. [R85] Grammarly 2/5 · US Beware: I was going to sign up for a monthly plan, to try it out. They charged my account $90 for a yearly. I tried immediately to cancel and tried to find a contact number. So just be careful
  21. [R99] Grammarly 3/5 · GB Be careful with subscriptions: I wanted to try a 7-day free trial of the Pro with Grammarly. I wanted to see how much I would use it, is it worth the next cost and how good the service actually is. The service is good, I’ll grant Grammarly that. However, I personally realised I did not have enough use of it to justify paying for the £120 annual Pro subscription and had planned to cancel. Due to an
  22. [R4] Speech to Text Dictation AI 1/5 · US Don’t buy if you use G mail: I go into the directions online and discover that it doesn’t function with Gmail. It suggest using some Apple app. Don’t waste your time with this app.
  23. [R47] Speech to Text Dictation AI 5/5 · US Very helpful: Easy to use, I can email the transcript to myself. Highly recommend.
  24. [R48] Speech to Text Dictation AI 3/5 · GB Experienced Voice Dictation User: The App works really efficiently and well in its own window. It is fast and accurate and responds to commands. It does not however compared with estanlished non-apple products such as Dragon, in that it cannot type into non- app spaces eg word, Excel etc. In order to achieve typing into these apps one has to use copy and paste, an extra and unneccesary step.
  25. [R69] Grammarly 3/5 · US Scanning and censorship: I canceled my paid subscription because you were scanning my texts and determining whether you would provide the service I paid for.
  26. [R79] Grammarly 1/5 · US Can’t use without full access keyboard: That’s a lot to ask.
  27. [R112] Grammarly 1/5 · US No real privacy protections…: A lot to give up, for help with writing? Once enable, then disable…you want to enable again they get access to all typed when disabled before too? No thank you.

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store