# Dictation Speech to Text — user reviews > 31 indexed App Store user reviews of Dictation Speech to Text by Kostiantyn Liubevych, rated 4.30/5 from 183 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictation-speech-to-text/id1658450301/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictation-speech-to-text/id1658450301.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 139 · 4★ 10 · 3★ 4 · 2★ 2 · 1★ 28 ## What do users think of Dictation Speech to Text? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 👍 helpful for hard of hearing - 💰 reasonable pricing - 👍 simple and convenient interface - 👍 lifetime subscription option - 👍 makes life easier - 👍 works perfect for lists - 👍 useful for daily life - 👍 excellent app - 👍 brilliant app **Cons** - 🐛 app crashes - 🐛 recording not saved - 🐛 transcription errors - 🐛 live transcription issues - 🐛 keyboard issues (no line change) - 🐛 doesn't work at all - 🐛 audio import issues (spins nonstop) - 🐛 no free trial - 🐛 deceptive charges - 🐛 can't restore purchase - 🐛 audio conversion doesn't work - 🐛 recording button does nothing - 🐛 free lifetime doesn't work - 🐛 spotty performance **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes during recordings - Recordings are not saved when app crashes - Transcription errors occur - Live transcription provides only a few words - Keyboard does not allow for line changes - App does not function at all for some users - Audio file import causes app to spin endlessly - Recording button is unresponsive - Cannot restore lifetime purchase after reinstallation - Audio conversion feature fails **Most requested features** - Improve live transcription accuracy - Fix keyboard line change functionality - Ensure recordings are saved - Make free lifetime access functional ## Newest reviews (10 of 31) ### 1/5 — Review of a Scam App *2024-08-01* This app initially offers a "lifetime" access claim to attract users. After registering, users are baited into believing they have secured a valuable deal at no cost. However, within a few days post-registration, the app imposes unexpected charges, forcing users to pay to continue using the service. This deceptive practice misleads users and breaches their trust. Many users have reported feeling tricked and frustrated, as they were not informed about these hidden charges upfront. It is advisable to read the terms and conditions carefully and be wary of apps that make too-good-to-be-true promises. **Developer response:** Dear customer, we are very sorry for the inconvenience you've encountered using our app. We've identified the root cause of the issue and fixed it in the latest release (2.10). Please upgrade to the latest version of the app and you will get you plan back. Thank you. ### 1/5 — Can't restore my purchase *2024-07-30* I can't restore my purchase when delete app an reinstall **Developer response:** Dear customer, we are very sorry for the inconvenience you've encountered using our app. We've identified the root cause of the issue and fixed it in the latest release (2.10). Please upgrade to the latest version of the app. Thank you. ### 1/5 — Does not work at all. Waste time and rubbish *2024-07-29* Audio convert does not work even for one min of recording. Waste time. **Developer response:** Dear customer, we are very sorry for the inconvenience you've encountered using our app. Please reach out to our customer support at appspragma@gmail.com and we will help to resolve the issue. ### 1/5 — Scammer *2024-07-26* Free Lifetime does not work, why advertise? **Developer response:** Dear customer, we are very sorry for the inconvenience you've encountered using our app. We've identified the root cause of the issue and fixed it in the latest release (2.10). Please upgrade to the latest version of the app and you will get you plan back. Thank you. ### 1/5 — Chokes *2024-07-25* Spins nonstop on a 2 minute audio file import. ### 1/5 — Spotty at Best! *2024-07-16* The three day trial isn’t available any more so paid the $3.99/week charge to try it. I am DEAF and been looking for something. Don’t waste your money! My hubs and I moved the phone around trying to find a place where it might actually work…It would catch a few words then nothing…even when within arm’s length of our very clear voices. CANCELLING **Developer response:** We apologize for the inconvenience and disappointment you experienced with our app. Please contact our support team for a full refund, and we'll address these issues immediately to improve our service. Thank you for your feedback. ### 1/5 — Disappointed *2024-04-07* The Hard of Hearing can’t get TV captioned ! Sad **Developer response:** We are sorry to hear that it didn't work for you. We've just released new improved version. Please give it a try. Also, try to tune TV volume up so the phone can capture it. ### 1/5 — Don’t work *2023-09-25* Beware, after download and setup, the recording button do…nothing There is no way to transcript the voice to text. **Developer response:** We are sorry to hear that it didn't work for you. We've just released new improved version. This issues should be resolved now. Please give it a try. ### 5/5 — Brilliant    ​ *2023-06-12* I've tried the free one & I liked it & decided to upgrade. I truly enjoy it??.. ‍   ‍ ### 5/5 — Nice App‌ ​ *2023-06-12* I can't imagine my daily life without this module​ ​   ‌ ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Useless Garbage – Don’t Waste Your Time *2025-01-23* Absolutely terrible app. Every time I try to upload audio for transcription, it results in an error even I am pro user. It’s frustrating and a complete waste of time. For something that’s supposed to make life easier, it fails miserably. Extremely disappointed with this app. Do not recommend. 1/5 **Developer response:** Dear customer, we are very sorry for the inconvenience you've encountered using our app. Please reach out to our customer support at appspragma@gmail.com and we will help to resolve the issue. ### 1/5 — Cette application ne fonctionne pas du tout. *2025-01-16, version 3.3* Cette application ne fonctionne pas du tout. En live parfois on a la transcription de 2 ou 3 mots. Le clavier ne permet pas le changement de ligne ### 1/5 — App Crashes and Loses Recording *2025-01-10* I've used this app twice for meetings this week. The first time, it crashed at about the 22 min mark, but was able to transcribe what was said up to that point. The second meeting, it crashed around 44 mins, and NOTHING was saved. I made sure the phone didn't go to sleep (which I didnt do on the first recording). I'm in an iPhone 12 Pro Max with the latest ios. **Developer response:** Dear customer, we are very sorry for the inconvenience you've encountered using our app. We've detected your crashes in our system and working to fix them as soon as possible. Thank you. ### 1/5 — Sooo bad *2024-08-19* "Press start speaking and nothing happens, there is a problem with the application." اضغط على بدء الكلام ولا يحدث شيء هناك مشكلة بالتطبيق **Developer response:** Dear customer, we are very sorry for the inconvenience you've encountered using our app. Please try to reinstall the app and reboot your phone to reset audio/microphone settings. If this doesn't help please reach out to our customer support and we will help to troubleshoot. Thank you. ### 1/5 — Bad *2024-08-01* This app initially offers a "lifetime" access claim to attract users. After registering, users are baited into believing they have secured a valuable deal at no cost. However, within a few days post-registration, the app imposes unexpected charges, forcing users to pay to continue using the service. This deceptive practice misleads users and breaches their trust. Many users have reported feeling tricked and frustrated, as they were not informed about these hidden charges upfront. It is advisable to read the terms and conditions carefully and be wary of apps that make too-good-to-be-true promises. **Developer response:** Dear customer, we are very sorry for the inconvenience you've encountered using our app. We've identified the root cause of the issue and fixed it in the latest release (2.10). Please upgrade to the latest version of the app and you will get you plan back. Thank you. ### 1/5 — Service *2024-08-01* Bad ### 1/5 — Review of a Scam App *2024-08-01* Review of a Scam App This app initially offers a "lifetime" access claim to attract users. After registering, users are baited into believing they have secured a valuable deal at no cost. However, within a few days post-registration, the app imposes unexpected charges, forcing users to pay to continue using the service. This deceptive practice misleads users and breaches their trust. Many users have reported feeling tricked and frustrated, as they were not informed about these hidden charges upfront. It is advisable to read the terms and conditions carefully and be wary of apps that make too-good-to-be-true promises. **Developer response:** Dear customer, we are very sorry for the inconvenience you've encountered using our app. We've identified the root cause of the issue and fixed it in the latest release (2.10). Please upgrade to the latest version of the app and you will get you plan back. Thank you. ### 1/5 — Scam app *2024-08-01* This app is a scam for users. I purchased the lifetime version, but i can’t restore it after uninstalling and reinstalling. When I tried to restore it, it said no purchase was found. **Developer response:** Dear customer, we are very sorry for the inconvenience you've encountered using our app. We've identified the root cause of the issue and fixed it in the latest release (2.10). Please upgrade to the latest version of the app and you will get you plan back. Thank you. ### 1/5 — Bad *2024-08-01* This app initially offers a "lifetime" access claim to attract users. After registering, users are baited into believing they have secured a valuable deal at no cost. However, within a few days post-registration, the app imposes unexpected charges, forcing users to pay to continue using the service. This deceptive practice misleads users and breaches their trust. Many users have reported feeling tricked and frustrated, as they were not informed about these hidden charges upfront. It is advisable to read the terms and conditions carefully and be wary of apps that make too-good-to-be-true promises. **Developer response:** Dear customer, we are very sorry for the inconvenience you've encountered using our app. We've identified the root cause of the issue and fixed it in the latest release (2.10). Please upgrade to the latest version of the app and you will get you plan back. Thank you. ### 1/5 — Scam *2024-08-01, version 2.9* Scam ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — I love this *2024-11-14* I love this transcription app. It sincerely helps me. Thank you. Dr Uwah El **Developer response:** Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled Live Transcribe is helping you. Your feedback inspires us to keep improving. Happy transcribing! ### 5/5 — One of the better transcription apps (1 Time Fee) *2024-11-09* Thanks so very much, the app (thus far) has been excellent and unlike some of my previous translation programs,(like Odrey)“quite expeditious” (very quick) in its interpretation of the audio dialogue input. What is truly nice about the program app; one does not have to pay recurring fees and can purchase a lifetime subscription at a reasonable price. **Developer response:** Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled Live Transcribe is helping you. Your feedback inspires us to keep improving. Happy transcribing! ### 5/5 — Perfect *2024-07-26* I really love the application **Developer response:** Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled Live Transcribe is helping you. If you have any suggestions, let us know. Happy transcribing! ### 5/5 — thank you so much and may God bless you 🙏 *2024-07-25* I’ve been waiting for this app to come up for a long time. Thank you so much. God bless you.🙏 ### 5/5 — Simple and convenient *2024-05-27, version 2.3* I use this application for live captions. It has simple and intuitive interface and is the cheapest option I could find on the market. ### 5/5 — Life saver *2024-04-16* I am hard of hearing and this app has been a life saver for me. I use it to communicate with my children and it has made such a difference. I also carry it around and use it outside the house whenever I have to interact with people. It is also very reasonably priced as compared to the other apps in the market. **Developer response:** Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled Live Transcribe is helping you. Your feedback inspires us to keep improving. If you have any suggestions, let us know. Happy transcribing! ### 5/5 — Best Transcription app for Deaf people *2024-04-04* I am hard of hearing and this app has been a boon for me. I have started using this app on a regular basis and it has been very helpful. I use it to converse with my primary physician and I can now understand what he is saying and can type back to him too. A big thank you to the developer for making my life easier. **Developer response:** Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled Live Transcribe is helping you. Your feedback inspires us to keep improving. If you have any suggestions, let us know. Happy transcribing! ### 5/5 — Awesome and Easy to use!  ​ *2023-06-14* I live off of lists. This works perfect for me.‍   ​ ### 5/5 — Excellent   ​ *2023-06-14* I suggest you download it!!!‍ ‍ ### 5/5 — Excellent App!  ‍ *2023-06-13* It's a lifesaver! Use it everyday on all my devices. ​​​​ --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-19.*