# Talkie vs Cuespeak

The clearest difference is rating: Cuespeak at 4.7 against Talkie's 3.8. Cuespeak also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 50%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Talkie sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Cuespeak sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cuespeak holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cuespeak has 88 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Talkie's written reviews are positive against 84% of Cuespeak's.

Talkie ships an update every 5 months, Cuespeak every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Talkie | Cuespeak |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkie-text-to-speech/id1156128552/reviews) | **[4.7 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cuespeak/id1167537621/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **88** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **84.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 188 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Petrus Stefanus Oudshoorn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1156128551) | [Cuespeak Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1167537620) |

## What reviewers say

### Talkie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkie-text-to-speech/id1156128552)

This app facilitates communication for individuals with speech impairments or hearing difficulties. It allows users to type messages to be spoken aloud or displayed, and offers a customizable soundboard with pre-programmed phrases. Additional features include text-to-speech conversion, AI-powered tools, and real-time conversation streaming.

**Highlights:** Type and speak messages, Customizable soundboard, Text-to-speech conversion, AI-powered correction and translation, Real-time conversation streaming, Magnifying glass and photo identification

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| Talkie Pro (Monthly) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Talkie Pro (Annual) | $99.99 | one-time |


### Cuespeak

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cuespeak/id1167537621)

This app provides speech and language rehabilitation exercises for individuals with difficulties following stroke or brain injury. It offers a wide range of customizable activities for speaking, understanding, reading, and writing, designed for home or clinic use.

**Highlights:** Expert-developed exercises, Personalized therapy sessions, Engaging and interactive activities, Weekly new content updates, Session sharing via email, Mobile accessibility

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Legacy 1 | $3.99 | per month |
| Legacy 2 | $3.99 | per month |
| Legacy 3 | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly auto-renewing | $7.49 | per month |
| Monthly auto-renewing | $12.99 | per month |
| 1 year license (non-renewing) | $129.99 | one-time |
| 3 year license (non-renewing) | $399.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Talkie free?

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

### Is Cuespeak free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Talkie or Cuespeak?

Cuespeak is rated higher. Talkie averages 3.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Cuespeak averages 4.7 from 88 ratings.

### Do Talkie or Cuespeak have ads?

Neither Talkie nor Cuespeak shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Talkie or Cuespeak?

Talkie ships an update every 5 months, and Cuespeak every 3 weeks. Most recently, Talkie was updated on October 24, 2026 and Cuespeak on October 26, 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.*