# Note Widget + vs Speak to Read

The clearest difference is rating: Speak to Read at 5.0 against Note Widget +'s 4.4. Speak to Read also leads on ads (none vs shown). Note Widget +'s advantage is ratings volume (438 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.8 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Note Widget + sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Speak to Read sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Speak to Read holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Note Widget + has 438 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Note Widget + | Speak to Read |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (438 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-widget-plus/id1495041735/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speak-to-read/id6757131074/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **438** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 78.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.8** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yuri Nesh](https://appshunter.io/developer/521035681) | [10/10ths Development](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864748601) |

## What reviewers say

### Note Widget +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-widget-plus/id1495041735)

Create handwritten notes, dictate voice memos, and write over images. Transform speech into text and schedule reminders. Secure your notes with biometric locks and display them directly on your widget screen.

**Highlights:** Handwritten and text notes, Write over images, Dictate notes and record speech, Transform voice to text, Schedule reminders, Password/biometric protection, Display notes on widget

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Happy Club, monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Happy Club, 6 month | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| Happy Club, Yearly | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy and fast to use
- 👍 Great for various lists
- 👍 Good for note-taking
- 👍 Syncs across devices
- 👍 No distracting ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cannot delete notes
- 🐛 Subscription not reloading
- 🐛 App won't stay open
- 🐛 Blank yellow page issue
- 🐛 Paper too small for notes

**Reported bugs**

- App won't let me delete a note
- App will not reload subscription
- App won't stay open
- Blank yellow page issue
- Scrolls back to the top of a note

**Requested features**

- Add folder organization
- More than nine categories
- Ability to add tags
- Password protection for notes
- Show full widgets on home screen


### Speak to Read

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speak-to-read/id6757131074)

Instantly converts your speech into large, easy-to-read text, bridging communication gaps for individuals with hearing loss. Offers simple controls and photo sharing for enhanced connection.

**Highlights:** Speech to massive text conversion, Standalone, Controller, and Display modes, Huge text sizes up to 200pt, Push-to-Talk or continuous listening, Photo sharing, Offline functionality via Bluetooth/WiFi

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SpeakToRead | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Note Widget + free?

Note Widget + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Speak to Read free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Note Widget + or Speak to Read?

Speak to Read is rated higher. Note Widget + averages 4.4 out of 5 from 438 ratings, while Speak to Read averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Note Widget + or Speak to Read have ads?

Note Widget + shows ads; Speak to Read does not.

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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.*