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Structured vs Yap

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Structured

Productivity

Visual daily planner for time blocking

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
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Yap

Productivity

Fast dictation. Private by design.

From
$6.9/month
Free plan
No
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The short version

  • Structured is a visual day planner.
  • Structured has a free plan, then $99.99 one-off; Yap starts at $6.9/mo.
  • Only Structured lists visual timeline; only Yap lists dictation at the cursor.
  • Where Structured falls short: no monthly view available, only daily and weekly views, limiting ability to preview long-term schedules.
  • Where Yap falls short: intel Macs are not supported; the Mac app needs Apple Silicon (M1 or later), and the iPhone app needs an iPhone 12 Pro, 13 Pro, 14 or newer.
  • Prices and features on this page were last checked on 12 November 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Structured and Yap actually diverge.

Attributes where Structured and Yap differ
AttributeStructuredYap
Starting priceFree$6.9/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsiOS, macOS, Android, Web, WearablemacOS, Windows, iOS, Android

Identical on both: category (Productivity).

Not yet recorded: pricing model for Structured, founded for Yap.

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Structured

  • Visual timeline
  • Time blocking
  • Calendar integration
  • Widgets
  • Recurring tasks
  • Apple Calendar
  • Google Calendar
  • Apple Reminders

Only in Yap

  • Dictation at the cursor
  • On-device recognition
  • Automatic language detection
  • Text cleanup
  • Hands-free recording
  • Local history
  • Voice input for coding tools
  • Phone keyboards

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Structured

  • Productivitynot Yap
  • Collaborationnot Yap
  • Task managementnot Yap
  • Organizationnot Yap

Yap

  • Dictating emails, messages and documents in any app on Mac or Windowsnot Structured
  • Speaking long prompts into ChatGPT, Claude or a coding agentnot Structured
  • Voice input for developers who cannot send code or screen contents to a cloud servicenot Structured
  • Reducing keyboard use for people with RSI or wrist painnot Structured
  • Drafting by voice where audio must not leave the device, such as legal or therapy notesnot Structured

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Structured

  • No monthly view available, only daily and weekly views, limiting ability to preview long-term schedules
  • Cannot export to Excel, PDF, or other printable formats; only JSON export available on Apple devices
  • Calendar import requires Pro subscription (except on web where free import is available)
  • Android and web versions significantly lag behind iOS version in features and performance
  • One-way calendar sync only; cannot export Structured tasks back to Google Calendar or other external calendar apps

Yap

  • Intel Macs are not supported; the Mac app needs Apple Silicon (M1 or later), and the iPhone app needs an iPhone 12 Pro, 13 Pro, 14 or newer
  • Recognition is local but the app is not fully offline: it needs internet for first launch, activation and periodic access checks, and offline access lasts at most 24 hours
  • The Windows installer downloaded from the website is not code-signed, so Windows shows a SmartScreen warning; the Microsoft Store version is signed
  • 25 languages are supported, and the vendor notes accuracy varies by language, voice and recording conditions
  • The free period is only 3 days, after which continuing requires a card for the 10-day trial; there is no free tier

Pricing, plan by plan

Structured

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Timeline tasks and all-day tasks
    • Task subtasks and notes
    • Icons and color coding
  • ProOn request
    • Structured AI for smart planning
    • Calendar and reminders import
    • Recurring tasks

Yap

$6.9/month
  • Monthly$6.9/mo
    • Unlimited on-device dictation
    • 25 languages, detected as you speak
    • Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android
  • Yearly$69/yr
    • Same app and features as monthly
    • Saves $13.80 a year against monthly billing
    • 10-day trial with a card

Which should you pick?

Choose Structured if

  • You need visual timeline.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, macOS, Android, Web, Wearable.
  • You also want time blocking.
Structured review

Choose Yap if

  • You need dictation at the cursor.
  • You work on macOS, Windows, iOS, Android.
  • You also want on-device recognition.
Yap review

Questions people ask

Is Structured or Yap better?
Neither clearly leads. Structured starts at Free and Yap at $6.9/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Structured or Yap?
Structured has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Structured and $6.9/month for Yap.
Does Structured or Yap run on more platforms?
Structured runs on iOS, macOS, Android, Web, Wearable. Yap runs on macOS, Windows, iOS, Android.
Can I use Structured for free?
Yes. Structured has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Yap starts at $6.9/month.
What is Structured best used for?
Structured is most often used for productivity, collaboration, task management, organization. Of those, productivity and collaboration are not what Yap is typically brought in for.
What can Structured do that Yap cannot?
Structured covers Visual timeline, Time blocking, Calendar integration, Widgets. Yap covers Dictation at the cursor, On-device recognition, Automatic language detection, Text cleanup.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Structured: Is Structured free to use?

Yes, Structured has a free tier that includes timeline tasks, all-day tasks, inbox tasks, subtasks, notes, icons, color coding, drag and drop, and calendar import on web (though calendar import requires Pro on iOS/Android). The app is free to download on iOS, Android, Mac, and web.

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Yap: How much does Yap cost?

A free account works for 3 days with no card. After that a 10-day trial with a card leads to $6.90 a month or $69 a year. Cancel before the trial ends and you are not charged.

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Structured: What does Structured Pro cost and what features does it add?

Structured Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription, or as a one-time lifetime purchase for $99.99 USD. Pro adds Structured AI, calendar import and reminders import (on iOS/Android), recurring tasks, replan functionality, custom notifications, and custom color palettes.

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Yap: Does Yap upload my voice?

No. Speech recognition runs on the device and audio is not uploaded to a transcription service. Completed text is kept in a local history you can copy or delete. An internet connection is needed to download the speech model on first use.

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Structured: Can I import my Google Calendar into Structured?

Yes, Structured supports importing calendars from Google Calendar, Outlook, Microsoft Exchange, Yahoo, and AOL. On iOS, it connects through Apple Calendar compatibility. On Android and web, you authenticate with your Google account and select which calendars to sync. This feature requires a Structured Pro subscription.

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Yap: Which computers does Yap run on?

Apple Silicon Macs (M1 and later) and Windows 10 or 11, 64-bit. Intel Macs are not supported. There are also apps for iPhone (iOS 17 or later) and Android 10 or later, covered by the same subscription.

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Structured: Can I export my tasks from Structured and in what formats?

On Apple devices, you can export your data as a JSON file through Settings > About > Privacy & Permissions > Export Your Data. However, you cannot export tasks to external calendars, nor can you export to printable formats like Excel or PDF. Export is one-way only.

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Yap: Which languages does Yap support?

25 languages. Each recording detects its own language from the audio, so there is no need to select languages in advance.

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Structured: Does Structured work across all my devices?

Yes, Structured syncs across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Android devices. However, users have reported that iCloud synchronization can be unreliable, and the Android and web versions have fewer features and slower performance compared to the iOS version.

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Yap: Does Yap work offline?

Transcription runs locally, but internet access is required for first launch, activation and periodic access checks. Offline access lasts up to 24 hours.

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Structured: What calendar and reminder apps does Structured integrate with?

On iOS, Structured can import from Apple Calendar, Reminders, Google Calendar, Outlook, Microsoft Exchange, Yahoo, and AOL. On Android and web, it supports Google Calendar. Structured can import events and reminders, but cannot export tasks back to external calendars.

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