# Hearlo vs The Talker

The clearest difference is rating: Hearlo at 4.4 against The Talker's 4.0. Hearlo also leads on ratings volume (29 vs 4). The Talker's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Hearlo holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hearlo has 29 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hearlo | The Talker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearlo/id1386834397/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-talker/id6746683494/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 48.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 42 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ASTECH S.A.S.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1386834396) | [Jacklyn Zarrilli](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817862949) |

## What reviewers say

### Hearlo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearlo/id1386834397)

This app facilitates communication for individuals with speech or hearing disabilities. It offers real-time audio transcription, text-to-speech conversion, and translation in multiple languages, including offline support. A customizable pictogram library and business-specific navigation features enhance accessibility.

**Highlights:** Real-time audio transcription, Text-to-speech conversion, Real-time translation, Multi-language support, Offline communication, Customizable pictogram library

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### The Talker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-talker/id6746683494)

This communication tool uses images to represent words and phrases, allowing users to tap and speak their thoughts. It features a smart search and organized categories for easy navigation, making it ideal for children and individuals with speech impairments.

**Highlights:** Tap to speak functionality, Image-based communication, Smart search for quick access, Organized categories and subcategories, Interactive expression tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hearlo free?

Hearlo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Talker free?

The Talker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hearlo or The Talker?

Hearlo is rated higher. Hearlo averages 4.4 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while The Talker averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Hearlo or The Talker have ads?

Neither Hearlo nor The Talker shows ads.

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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.*