# Voice to Text vs Counting Scale

The clearest difference is rating: Voice to Text at 4.5 against Counting Scale's 3.0. Voice to Text also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 2) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). Counting Scale's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Voice to Text sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Counting Scale asks for nothing beyond the download.

Voice to Text holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Voice to Text has 11K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Voice to Text ships an update every 6 days, Counting Scale every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Voice to Text | Counting Scale |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-to-text-speech-note/id1124772331/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counting-scale-smartcounter/id1235312727/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 64.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 41 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IBN Software GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078675464) | [ReFleX Wireless Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/666581212) |

## What reviewers say

### Voice to Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-to-text-speech-note/id1124772331)

Convert spoken words into text, transcribe audio and video, and translate speech in real time. Save time by dictating notes, messages, and more across all your Apple devices. Offers support for over 40 dictation and 100 transcription languages.

**Highlights:** Real-time voice dictation, AI-powered audio transcription, Instant speech translation, Multilingual support, iCloud sync across Apple devices, Export as text or PDF

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dictate Pro (1 week iOS/macOS) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Dictate Pro (1 month, iOS) | $8.99 | per month |
| Dictate Pro (1 month, iOS/Mac) | $11.99 | per month |
| Dictate Pro (1 year, iOS) | $17.99 | per year |
| Dictate Pro (1 year iOS/macOS) | $22.99 | per year |
| Dictate (not available) | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate dictation
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Time-saving
- 👍 Helpful for disabled/hearing impaired users
- 👍 Useful for writing tasks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🐛 Inaccurate transcription of some words
- 💡 Limited editing capabilities
- 💡 Lack of punctuation/formatting options
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Microphone issues or loss of connection
- Text disappearing or not saving properly
- Compatibility problems with certain devices or OS versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit/delete text during dictation
- Improved punctuation and formatting options
- Integration with other apps/software
- Customizable dictionary for specialized terms
- Offline mode or reduced data usage


### Counting Scale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counting-scale-smartcounter/id1235312727)

This application transforms a compatible smart food scale into a precise inventory counting tool. It's ideal for accurately measuring small items like coins, hardware, or ingredients, and allows saving measurements for future use.

**Highlights:** Inventory counting scale functionality, Gram precision measurement, Count coins, nuts, bolts, and more, Save sample masses for future use, Transforms compatible smart food scales

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Voice to Text free?

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

### Is Counting Scale free?

Counting Scale is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Voice to Text or Counting Scale?

Voice to Text is rated higher. Voice to Text averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Counting Scale averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Voice to Text or Counting Scale have ads?

Neither Voice to Text nor Counting Scale shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Voice to Text or Counting Scale?

Voice to Text ships an update every 6 days, and Counting Scale every 3 weeks. Most recently, Voice to Text was updated on November 5, 2026 and Counting Scale on November 2, 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.*