# Speechify vs Transkriptor

The clearest difference is ads: Transkriptor at none against Speechify's shown. Transkriptor also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 35%) and device support (4 vs 2). Speechify's advantage is ratings volume (524K vs 1.1K) and chart position (#8 vs unranked). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Speechify sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Transkriptor sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Speechify against 4.7 for Transkriptor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speechify has 524K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 35% of Speechify's written reviews are positive against 60% of Transkriptor's.

Speechify ships an update weekly, Transkriptor fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speechify | Transkriptor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (524K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speechify-text-to-speech-pdf/id1209815023/reviews) | [4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transkriptor-speech-to-text/id1610386353/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **524K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | 35.3% of reviews | **59.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | — |
| Size | 555 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Speechify Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1263322875) | [Torapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825316615) |

## What reviewers say

### Speechify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speechify-text-to-speech-pdf/id1209815023)

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Grossing · Productivity, #39 Top Free · Productivity, #153 Top Grossing (US App Store)

This app transforms text into spoken word with lifelike voices, reads documents, images, and articles aloud, and offers voice typing. It also features an AI assistant for summarizing and quizzing, and allows for AI podcast creation.

**Highlights:** Reads text aloud from various sources, Voice typing for faster input, AI assistant for summarization and quizzes, Customizable listening speeds, Human-like voices, Cross-device syncing, AI podcast creation

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $160 Donation No HD voices | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Dyslexia Donation | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $55.99 | per year |
| Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Premium | $139.99 | per year |
| Premium | $139.99 | per year |
| Speechify Premium | $139.99 | per year |
| Speechify Premium | $159.99 | per year |
| Audiobooks + Speechify TTS | $249.99 | per year |
| Speechify Library | $14.99 | one-time |
| Speechify Library | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient text-to-speech
- 👍 Diverse voice options
- 🤖 Realistic AI narration
- 💡 Helpful for dyslexic/ADHD users
- 🤓 Improved reading comprehension

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔇 Inconsistent voice quality
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🔀 Unreliable page navigation
- 🚫 Restrictive word limits on premium voices

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Text syncing issues
- Incorrect word pronunciations
- Inconsistent highlighting/pacing
- Unexpected voice switches

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit/annotate text
- Improved PDF/document handling
- More affordable subscription options
- Seamless integration with ebooks/websites
- Automatic removal of citations/formatting


### Transkriptor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transkriptor-speech-to-text/id1610386353)

This AI-powered app converts audio and video into text, offering features like AI summaries, chat interaction with transcripts, and voice memo transcription. It helps users save time and improve productivity by automating note-taking and content conversion.

**Highlights:** AI-powered transcription, AI summaries and email drafting, AI chat with transcripts, Voice memo to text conversion, Video to text conversion, Voice note-taking with recorder, Import and export multiple formats

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2400 Minutes (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| 300 Minutes (Monthly) | $11.99 | per month |
| 2400 Minutes (Monthly) | $19.99 | per month |
| 3000 Minutes (Monthly) | $24.99 | per month |
| 2400 Minutes (Monthly) | $29.99 | per month |
| 2400 Minutes/Month (Yearly) | $59.99 | per year |
| 300 Minutes/Month (Yearly) | $71.99 | per year |
| 2400 Minutes/Month (Annually) | $119.99 | per year |
| 2400 Minutess/Month (Annually) | $119.99 | per year |
| 300 Minutes (Yearly) | $149.99 | per year |
| 3000 Minutes (Yearly) | $149.99 | per year |
| 2400 Minutes/Month (Yearly) | $179.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient transcription
- 👍 Accurate speech recognition
- 💡 Multilingual support
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Quick turnaround time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional transcription errors
- 💰 Subscription-based model with limited free trial
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and security
- 🔒 Lack of transparency around subscription management

**Reported bugs**

- Transcription cuts off after a certain time limit
- Issues with uploading and processing audio/video files
- Inconsistent performance across different devices and operating systems

**Requested features**

- Ability to cancel subscription easily
- More free trial time for evaluation
- Improved accuracy for specialized vocabulary
- Integration with more platforms and file types


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speechify free?

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

### Is Transkriptor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Speechify or Transkriptor?

Speechify and Transkriptor are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 524K and 1.1K ratings respectively.

### Do Speechify or Transkriptor have ads?

Speechify shows ads; Transkriptor does not.

### Which is updated more often, Speechify or Transkriptor?

Speechify ships an update weekly, and Transkriptor fortnightly. Most recently, Speechify was updated on September 24, 2026 and Transkriptor on September 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.*