# Speech to Text vs Scribbn

The clearest difference is rating: Speech to Text at 4.4 against Scribbn's 4.0. Speech to Text also leads on review sentiment (24% vs 0%) and ratings volume (128 vs 6). Scribbn's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Speech to Text sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Scribbn sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Speech to Text holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speech to Text has 128 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Speech to Text's written reviews are positive against 0% of Scribbn's.

Speech to Text ships an update monthly, Scribbn every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speech to Text | Scribbn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (128 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-to-text-voice-memos/id1510287113/reviews)** | [4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribbn/id1585425122/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **128** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **24.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 98 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aleksandr Alekseev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227414052) | [Technidoo UG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1164397550) |

## What reviewers say

### Speech to Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-to-text-voice-memos/id1510287113)

Effortlessly convert your spoken words into written text. This app provides fast voice-to-text transcription for creating notes, with editing and sharing capabilities. Adjust font sizes and manage all your transcribed notes in one place.

**Highlights:** Voice recognition and speech-to-text translation, Edit dictated text, Adjustable font size, List of all notes, Share text or send to other apps, iPad adaptation

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly: Speech to text | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly: Speech to text | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly: Speech to text | $24.99 | per year |


### Scribbn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribbn/id1585425122)

Convert voice messages into text for easier understanding and faster replies. This tool helps you transcribe audio, summarize key points, and even detect emotions and keywords. It's ideal for situations where listening to audio is inconvenient or impossible.

**Highlights:** Voice message to text transcription, Text summarization, Emotion recognition, Keyword analysis, Silence detection remover, Message history search, Supports 136 languages

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Credits Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bronze Credits Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Silver Credits Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gold Credits Pack | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speech to Text free?

Speech to Text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Scribbn free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Speech to Text or Scribbn?

Speech to Text is rated higher. Speech to Text averages 4.4 out of 5 from 128 ratings, while Scribbn averages 4.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Speech to Text or Scribbn have ads?

Both Speech to Text and Scribbn show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Speech to Text or Scribbn?

Speech to Text ships an update monthly, and Scribbn every 3 weeks. Most recently, Speech to Text was updated on November 3, 2026 and Scribbn on November 3, 2026.

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