Comparison

Saying vs SpeechNotes ·

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

Head to head
About

Saying

This app quickly converts spoken words into written text, offering instant audio transcription, translation, and storage. Users can easily record, save, and share their transcribed notes.

Highlights
  • Speech to text conversion
  • Instant audio transcription
  • Text translation
  • Record storage
  • Note sharing
Features
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Saying — 說出來,記下來。 從隨口想到的靈感,到會議、課堂和訪談內容,Saying 幫你把聲音變成可編輯、可儲存、可分享的文字。 語音轉文字 即時辨識說話內容,支援粵語、普通話、英語等多種辨識語言,讓你專心表達,輕鬆記下重點。 匯入錄音與影片 支援 M4A、MP3、WAV 等錄音,以及 MP4 影片。影片會先擷取音軌再轉錄,原始檔案不會被修改。 編輯文字與字幕 整理轉錄內容、修改文字及調整字幕時間,讓筆記和字幕更符合你的需要。 匯出及分享 將內容匯出為可編輯的 Word 文件、PDF 報告,或 SRT、VTT 字幕檔。也可製作附有 Saying 下載 QR Code 分享卡。 把文字變成聲音 選擇朗讀語言及速度,聆聽筆記內容;亦可製作 M4A 朗讀音檔,儲存到「檔案」或分享給朋友。 打造你的筆記空間 使用搜尋及收藏整理筆記,切換中文或英文介面,配合字體大小與背景配色,找到舒服的閱讀方式。 筆記儲存在裝置上。語音辨識的可用性及準確度會因語言、裝置、網絡和錄音品質而有所不同;部分辨識功能需要網絡連線。

About

SpeechNotes ·

Effortlessly convert spoken words into text for notes and recordings. This app also offers text-to-speech functionality and customizable themes for a personalized experience. Enhance your productivity with its advanced voice-to-text capabilities.

Highlights
  • Voice-to-text transcription
  • Text-to-speech playback
  • Customizable themes
  • Dark mode
  • Note-taking
Features
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**AI Voice Notes & Transcription** Capture ideas, meetings, lectures, interviews, and conversations with ease. Simply speak naturally and let AI instantly convert your voice into accurate text. **AI Summaries & Smart Notes** Transform lengthy recordings into concise summaries, key takeaways, action items, and organized notes in seconds. Spend less time reviewing and more time getting things done. **AI Writing Assistant** Enhance every note with powerful AI tools. Improve grammar, refine tone, reformat content, generate summaries, and make your notes clearer and more professional. **Fast Voice-to-Text** Record and transcribe conversations, lectures, meetings, brainstorming sessions, and personal thoughts with reliable, real-time speech recognition. **Text-to-Speech** Listen to your notes, documents, and written content read aloud. Perfect for reviewing information on the go or improving accessibility. **Personalized Themes** Customize your workspace with beautiful themes designed to inspire creativity, improve focus, and make note-taking more enjoyable. **Dark Mode** Reduce eye strain and stay productive day or night with a comfortable, eye-friendly dark mode experience. ### Work Smarter with AI Whether you're a student, professional, creator, journalist, researcher, or everyday note-taker, SpeechNotes helps you capture ideas faster, stay organized, and turn conversations into actionable insights. Start for free with our basic plan, or unlock premium features to access advanced AI tools, enhanced productivity features, and an even more powerful note-taking experience. Need help or have suggestions? We'd love to hear from you. Contact us at **[consult-ruku@outlook.com](mailto:consult-ruku@outlook.com)** and help shape the future of SpeechNotes. Privacy Policy: https://1drv.ms/w/s!AhRnecRbTCfCdSIfU3qV06c9Mk4?e=Z13ZNH Subscription Notice: https://1drv.ms/w/s!AhRnecRbTCfCea0FwhIWodb9fYA?e=61B1Fv Terms of usage: https://1drv.ms/w/s!AhRnecRbTCfCa5XH2RaXt-e3x5o?e=jBqrnY

Screenshots

Saying4 screens
SpeechNotes ·4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SpeechNotes · at 4.4 against Saying's 3.8. SpeechNotes · also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (29% vs 0%). Saying's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On price, ratings volume 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. SpeechNotes · sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Saying asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SpeechNotes · holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 55 and 125 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Saying's written reviews are positive against 29% of SpeechNotes ·'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Saying ships an update every 2 days, SpeechNotes · fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Saying versus SpeechNotes ·: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSayingSpeechNotes ·
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (55 ratings)4.4 (125 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews28.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings55125 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHuaping YeFarwa Shahid

Customer experience

Saying

All ratings55 ratings
Positive69.1%
Neutral5.5%
Negative25.5%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

SpeechNotes ·

All ratings125 ratings
Positive83.2%
Neutral3.2%
Negative13.6%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%

In-app purchases

None

Saying

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

SpeechNotes ·

Subscriptions8
  • Good Notes Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Monthly Offer$4.991 Month
  • Weekly$5.997 Days
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  • NoteBook Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Monthly Transcribe3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Offer$14.991 Year
  • Notepad Yearly1 Month trial$34.991 Year
  • Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Saying free?
Saying is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SpeechNotes · free?
SpeechNotes · is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Saying or SpeechNotes ·?
SpeechNotes · is rated higher. Saying averages 3.8 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while SpeechNotes · averages 4.4 from 125 ratings.
Do Saying or SpeechNotes · have ads?
Saying shows ads; SpeechNotes · does not.
Which is updated more often, Saying or SpeechNotes ·?
Saying ships an update every 2 days, and SpeechNotes · fortnightly. Most recently, Saying was updated on October 24, 2026 and SpeechNotes · on October 17, 2026.

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