Comparison

Speech to Text+ vs Tolq

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

Head to head
About

Speech to Text+

Instantly convert spoken words into editable text notes. Save, organize, and share your transcribed memos with ease. Features include formatting options and a discreet dark mode.

Highlights
  • Instant voice to text transcription
  • Save, edit, and share notes
  • Text formatting (underline, bold, italic)
  • Organize timestamped notes
  • Dark Mode
Features
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Have your voice instantly transcribed into text. Voice to text allows you to listen to spoken words and convert them into memos you can save, edit and share with other people or apps. FEATURES: -Save your notes for as long as you want, revisit them to edit or share them. Intuitive copy/paste/cut functions are at your disposal. -Underline, embolden or change any word in italic. -Straight forward user interface allows you to quickly organize your timestamped notes. -Dark Mode allows saves your eyes from too much light and gives you discretion. Terms of Use (EULA): https://sites.google.com/view/speech-to-text-terms-of-use/home

About

Tolq

Features
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Tolq is an interpreter in your pocket — and a notebook that writes itself. Speak freely, and hear the translation read aloud in a natural voice. Tolq detects which language is spoken and translates the right way, between Norwegian and 99 languages. AN INTERPRETER THAT WAITS FOR YOU • You decide when you are done speaking — thinking pauses never cut you off • Automatic direction: fully hands-free if you want • One chosen voice speaks every language • Full-screen view for the other person and a repeat button RECORDINGS THAT BECOME FINISHED WORK • Record meetings and lectures for hours, even with the screen locked • Automatic transcript with speaker labels and timestamps • Ready-made summary and translation, plus built-in chat with the recording • Export as PDF, Word or Markdown PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Recordings stay on your phone; audio is deleted once the text is ready • No account, no ads, no tracking SUBSCRIPTION Tolq Pro: NOK 149/month (7-day free trial) or NOK 1,290/year. Renews automatically until cancelled; manage in App Store settings. Terms: https://tolq-backend.fly.dev/vilkar Privacy: https://tolq-backend.fly.dev/personvern Tolq produces automatic drafts — always review the content before using it for anything important. The app does not replace a qualified interpreter where one is required.

Screenshots

Speech to Text+3 screens
Tolq4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tolq at none against Speech to Text+'s shown. Tolq also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Speech to Text+'s advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases 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. Speech to Text+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tolq sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speech to Text+ ships an update every 2 months, Tolq weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Speech to Text+ versus Tolq: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeech to Text+Tolq
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews32.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWALABOK LLCEspen Straumbotn

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Speech to Text+

One-time1
  • Premium Version$19.99
2 purchases

Tolq

Subscriptions2
  • Tolq Pro – Monthly7 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Tolq Pro – Yearly$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Speech to Text+ free?
Speech to Text+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tolq free?
Tolq is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Speech to Text+ or Tolq have ads?
Speech to Text+ shows ads; Tolq does not.
Which is updated more often, Speech to Text+ or Tolq?
Speech to Text+ ships an update every 2 months, and Tolq weekly. Most recently, Speech to Text+ was updated on November 3, 2026 and Tolq on October 31, 2026.

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