# Voice to Text vs Audio2Ear

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Voice to Text at 65% against Audio2Ear's 21%. Voice to Text also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.5) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 11 months). Audio2Ear's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (9.2 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 month. Audio2Ear asks for nothing beyond the download.

Voice to Text holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Voice to Text has 11K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Voice to Text's written reviews are positive against 21% of Audio2Ear's.

Voice to Text ships an update every 6 days, Audio2Ear every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Voice to Text | Audio2Ear |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-to-text-speech-note/id1124772331/reviews)** | [2.5 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio2ear/id1482744042/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | **64.9% of reviews** | 21.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 41 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **9.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IBN Software GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078675464) | [MED-EL Elektromedizinische Geraete GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/455935145) |

## 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 month, iOS) | $4.99 | per month |
| Dictate Pro (1 week iOS/macOS) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Dictate Pro (1 month, iOS/Mac) | $7.99 | 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


### Audio2Ear

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio2ear/id1482744042)

Stream audio directly to your compatible hearing processor via Bluetooth. Connect your device through your myMED-EL account for seamless integration. This app is designed for specific MED-EL audio processors.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth audio streaming, myMED-EL account integration, SONNET and SONNET 2 compatibility, Smartphone pairing

**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 Audio2Ear free?

Audio2Ear is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Voice to Text or Audio2Ear?

Voice to Text is rated higher. Voice to Text averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Audio2Ear averages 2.5 from 20 ratings.

### Do Voice to Text or Audio2Ear have ads?

Neither Voice to Text nor Audio2Ear shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Voice to Text or Audio2Ear?

Voice to Text ships an update every 6 days, and Audio2Ear every 11 months. Most recently, Voice to Text was updated on October 25, 2026 and Audio2Ear on October 23, 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.*