# Voice to Text vs Speech to Text+

The clearest difference is rating: Voice to Text at 4.5 against Speech to Text+'s 3.0. Voice to Text also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (65% vs 32%). Speech to Text+'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Speech to Text+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Voice to Text's written reviews are positive against 32% of Speech to Text+'s.

Voice to Text ships an update every 6 days, Speech to Text+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Voice to Text | Speech to Text+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/speech-to-text-plus/id1513639790/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **64.9% of reviews** | 32.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IBN Software GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078675464) | [WALABOK LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/913827467) |

## 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


### Speech to Text+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-to-text-plus/id1513639790)

Instantly convert spoken words into editable text notes. Save, organize, and share your transcribed memos with ease. Features include formatting options and a discreet dark mode.

**Highlights:** Instant voice to text transcription, Save, edit, and share notes, Text formatting (underline, bold, italic), Organize timestamped notes, Dark Mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Voice to Text free?

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

### Is Speech to Text+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Voice to Text or Speech to Text+?

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

### Do Voice to Text or Speech to Text+ have ads?

Speech to Text+ shows ads; Voice to Text does not.

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

Voice to Text ships an update every 6 days, and Speech to Text+ every 2 months. Most recently, Voice to Text was updated on October 29, 2026 and Speech to Text+ on October 24, 2026.

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