# Voice to Text vs Babelfish Translator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Voice to Text at 65% against Babelfish Translator's 0%. Voice to Text also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.4) and ads (none vs shown). 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 Babelfish Translator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Voice to Text holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Voice to Text has 11K ratings behind it against 10, 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 0% of Babelfish Translator's.

Voice to Text ships an update every 6 days, Babelfish Translator monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Voice to Text | Babelfish Translator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-to-text-speech-note/id1124772331/reviews)** | [3.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babelfish-translator/id6447365108/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **64.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 41 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IBN Software GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078675464) | [wilder.dev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675743907) |

## 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


### Babelfish Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babelfish-translator/id6447365108)

This app offers real-time speech transcription and translation across multiple languages. It features live captions for external audio, a conversation mode for face-to-face communication, and a personal phrasebook for saving common expressions. Your history and phrases sync across Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Live transcription with real-time translation, Live Captions mode for external audio, Two-way Conversation Mode, Personal Phrasebook with categories and favorites, Transcription and conversation history saving, Share Extension for translating text from other apps, iCloud sync across Apple devices

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Babelfish Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Babelfish Premium | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Voice to Text free?

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

### Is Babelfish Translator free?

Babelfish Translator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Voice to Text or Babelfish Translator?

Voice to Text is rated higher. Voice to Text averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Babelfish Translator averages 3.4 from 10 ratings.

### Do Voice to Text or Babelfish Translator have ads?

Babelfish Translator shows ads; Voice to Text does not.

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

Voice to Text ships an update every 6 days, and Babelfish Translator monthly. Most recently, Voice to Text was updated on November 6, 2026 and Babelfish Translator on November 3, 2026.

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