Comparison

Hearlo vs Verbo Speak

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

Head to head
About

Hearlo

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
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Welcome to Hearlo – The #1 Communication Accessibility App Designed with and for people with speech or hearing disabilities, Hearlo already helps more than 500,000 people in 70 countries to: • Transcribe audio, convert text to speech, and translate in real time. • Communicate in more than 10 languages, even offline. • Use a customizable pictogram library for Augmentative Communication. • Navigate physical spaces of companies that use Hearlo for Business. • …and much more! Hearlo is simple, powerful, and 100% free, forever. Join our #InclusionRevolution and help us make communication accessible for everyone. Follow us: @hearloapp | www.hearlo.app An Asteroid initiative.

About

Verbo Speak

This app provides an intuitive way for individuals with speech and communication challenges to express themselves. It allows users to build sentences by tapping icons or typing, with clear, natural voices speaking the messages aloud. Designed for home, school, and social settings, it fosters independence and confidence.

Highlights
  • Build sentences with icons or typing
  • Clear, natural text-to-speech
  • Offline communication support
  • Customizable words and phrases
  • Supports diverse communication needs
  • Personalization for caregivers
Features
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Give Everyone a Voice — Simply and Clearly VerboSpeak is an intuitive AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) app that helps people of all ages express themselves with ease. Designed for children and adults with speech and communication challenges, VerboSpeak makes it easier to turn thoughts into clear, spoken words. Communicate with Confidence Build sentences by tapping icons, typing, or selecting helpful suggestions Hear messages spoken out loud with clear, natural voices Quickly express needs, feelings, and ideas in everyday situations Made for Real Life VerboSpeak supports communication at home, school, and in social settings. It helps users: Share thoughts without frustration Participate in conversations Build independence and confidence Simple, Flexible, and Personal Easy to use from the start with a clean, accessible design Customize words, phrases, and images to fit your needs Works offline so communication is always available Supports a Wide Range of Users VerboSpeak can be used by individuals with different communication needs, including those who are nonverbal or have speech difficulties. Optional settings allow caregivers or family members to personalize the experience when needed.

Screenshots

Hearlo4 screens
Verbo Speak3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Verbo Speak at 5.0 against Hearlo's 4.4. Verbo Speak also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). Hearlo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (29 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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. Verbo Speak sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Hearlo asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Verbo Speak holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hearlo has 29 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hearlo ships an update every 3 weeks, Verbo Speak monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Hearlo versus Verbo Speak: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHearloVerbo Speak
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (29 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings29 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB198 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperASTECH S.A.S.Marlon Martinez

In-app purchases

None

Hearlo

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Verbo Speak

Subscriptions5
  • Early Adopter Monthly Plan$4.991 Month
  • All Core Features Monthly License$5.991 Month
  • Ai Monthly Subscription$15.991 Month
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  • All Core Features & All AI features$20.991 Month
  • All Core Features Yearly License$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Core Features Permanent Access$249.00

Questions

Is Hearlo free?
Hearlo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Verbo Speak free?
Verbo Speak is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hearlo or Verbo Speak?
Verbo Speak is rated higher. Hearlo averages 4.4 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Verbo Speak averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Hearlo or Verbo Speak have ads?
Neither Hearlo nor Verbo Speak shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hearlo or Verbo Speak?
Hearlo ships an update every 3 weeks, and Verbo Speak monthly. Most recently, Hearlo was updated on November 2, 2026 and Verbo Speak on October 31, 2026.

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