Comparison

Speech Text vs Transcribe

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Speech Text

Features
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Are you at a meeting, in the library, or somewhere else where you can not hear a WhatsApp vocal note? With the 'Speech Text' application for WhatsApp you will be able to CONVERT your VOICE NOTES received in TEXT !! Convert audio to text from almost any application (not just WhatsApp) Supports 55 types of languages for correct speech recognition "Arabic (Saudi Arabia)" "Catalan (Catalan)" "Czech (Czech Republic)" "Danish (Denmark)" "German (Austria)" "German (Switzerland)" "German (Germany)" "Greek (Greece)" "English (Australia)" "English (Canada)" "English (United Kingdom)" "English (Ireland)" "English (India)" "English (New Zealand)" "English (Republic of the Philippines)" "English (Singapore)" "English (United States)" "English (South Africa)" "Spanish (Chile)" "Spanish (Colombia)" "Spanish (Spain)" "Spanish (Mexico)" "Spanish (United States)" "Finnish (Finland)" "French (Belgium)" "French (Canada)" "French (Switzerland)" "French (France)" "Hebrew (Israel)" "Hindi (India)" "Croatian (Croatia)" "Hungarian (Hungary)" "Indonesian (Indonesia)" "Italian (Switzerland)" "Italian (Italy)" "Japanese (Japan)" "Korean (Korea)" "Malay (Malaysia)" "Norwegian Bokmal (Norway)" "Dutch (Belgium)" "Dutch (Netherlands)" "Polish (Poland)" "Portuguese (Brazil)" "Portuguese (Portugal)" "Romanian (Romania)" "Russian (Russia)" "Slovak (Slovakia)" "Swedish (Sweden)" "Thai (Thailand)" "Turkish (Turkey)" "Ukrainian (Ukraine)" "Vietnamese (Vietnam)" "Chinese (People's Republic of China)" "Chinese (Hong Kong S.A.R.)" "Chinese (Taiwan)"

About

Transcribe

This app converts audio recordings and live speech into accurate text. It offers high-quality recording, real-time transcription, and editing capabilities. Supports multiple languages and various import/export formats to boost productivity.

Highlights
  • High-quality audio recording
  • Live transcription
  • Automated transcription
  • Import and export audio/text
  • Built-in editor
  • Multi-language support
Features
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Transcribe – Speech to Text: Convert Audio to Text Instantly. Looking for an easy and efficient way to turn speech into text? Transcribe – Speech to Text is designed for students, journalists, business professionals, and anyone who values their time. Transform your audio recordings into accurate text in seconds and boost your productivity effortlessly. Key Features: • High-Quality Audio Recording: Record crystal-clear audio directly in the app. • Live Transcription: See the text appear in real-time as you speak. • Automated Transcription: Get accurate text transcriptions in minutes. • Import & Export: Supports various audio and text formats for maximum flexibility. • Built-In Editor: Edit your transcriptions with ease. • Multi-Language Support: Works with multiple languages and accents. Perfect for: • Recording voice memos; • Taking meeting notes; • Capturing lectures and seminars; • Creating accurate transcripts quickly and effortlessly. Powered by cutting-edge AI, Transcribe – Speech to Text ensures fast, precise, and reliable transcription with minimal effort. Download now and simplify your voice-to-text tasks today! You can purchase an auto-renewable subscription to get full access. Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews for the same price and the duration period depends on the selected plan (weekly, monthly, yearly) unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can turn off the auto-renewal feature at any time by changing your account settings. Please choose from our standard subscription options below: 1-week subscription from $3.99; 1-month subscription from $9.99; 12-month subscription from $17.99. Prices may change depending on your country. Privacy Policy: https://appliks.com/privacy-policy ​​Terms of Use: https://appliks.com/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Speech Text4 screens
Transcribe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Speech Text at none against Transcribe's 8. Speech Text also leads on iOS requirement (11.2 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Transcribe sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Speech Text asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Speech Text versus Transcribe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeech TextTranscribe
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (457 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—46.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—457 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.2 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperbreakphonesAppLiks Sp. z O.O.

Bugs and requests

Speech Text

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Transcribe

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App crashes when importing files for transcription
  • App crashes when attempting to view transcribed text
  • App crashes during file export
  • Extremely long processing times (2+ hours for 1.5 minute recording)
  • No progress feedback during transcription
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  • Incompatibility with iPhone voice memo format
  • Live transcription cannot be edited in real-time
  • Small save button prone to accidental deletion
  • Transcription misses words frequently

Requested features

10 requests
  • Delete function for old saved messages
  • Extended speech source range
  • Free trial option before purchase
  • Ability to pause and edit during recording
  • Support for voice memo keywords (next line, bullet point)
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  • Default auto-save option
  • Progress indicator during file processing
  • Support for m4a file format
  • Ability to record again without saving first
  • Better file export options

In-app purchases

None

Speech Text

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Transcribe

Subscriptions8
  • Weekly Access$3.997 Days
  • Transcribe PRO3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Weekly Access$6.997 Days
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  • Monthly Access$9.991 Month
  • Voice Converter Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Access$12.991 Year
  • Speech to Text PRO3 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Yearly Access$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Speech Text free?
Speech Text is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Transcribe free?
Transcribe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Speech Text or Transcribe have ads?
Neither Speech Text nor Transcribe shows ads.

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