SayWave vs 1Pass Access
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SayWave
Convert text into natural-sounding speech or transcribe spoken words into text, all offline. This app offers advanced features like continuous reading, customizable speeds, and on-device transcription for privacy. It also supports importing PDFs, recognizing text from images, and exporting audio files in various formats.
- Text to Speech with natural voices
- Offline Speech to Text transcription
- Import and read PDFs
- OCR text recognition from images
- Export audio in multiple formats
- iMessage and Apple Watch integration
- Private, no data collection
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Turn text into natural speech — and speech into text. Instantly, privately, everywhere. Even offline. SayWave is the fastest way to speak and be heard. Type anything and hear it in stunning, natural Apple voices. Or tap the mic and watch your words appear as you talk — transcribed entirely on your device. TEXT TO SPEECH • Every Apple voice, every language and accent — including Premium and Enhanced voices • Follow along as each word is highlighted while it's spoken • Continuous Reading: one message flows into the next, hands-free • Reading speed from 0.5x to 3x — you set the pace • Tap any message to hear it again, anytime SPEECH TO TEXT • Unlimited on-device transcription — fast, accurate, and private • Automatic end-of-speech detection: just stop talking, and your words become text • Dictate in dozens of languages READ ANYTHING • Import PDFs — every page becomes its own tappable message • Point your camera at any text, or pick a photo — instant text recognition • Share PDFs from WhatsApp, Mail, or Files straight into SayWave with "Open in SayWave" YOUR CONVERSATION, SAVED • A clean chat-style view keeps everything you've spoken and typed • Search, edit, share, or select multiple messages at once • Polish your text with Apple Intelligence Writing Tools SHARE AS AUDIO • Export anything you write as MP3, M4A, WAV, AIFF, or FLAC • Files named by date and time — ready to send anywhere EVERYWHERE YOU ARE • iMessage app: dictate and insert text right in your chats • Apple Watch: speak from your wrist • Home Screen quick actions and Siri shortcuts for instant dictation • Designed for iPhone and iPad PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Works completely offline — no internet connection required • No data collection. Ever. Your voice never leaves your device. BUILT FOR EVERYONE • Full VoiceOver support, Dynamic Type, Reduce Motion, and more • Localized in 29 languages • Free Family Sharing included Download SayWave and give your words a voice. Terms of use : https://iapps.app/Terms Privacy-policy: https://iapps.app/Privacy
1Pass Access
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One Pass Access: acceso inteligente en cada paso Transforma la manera en que gestionas accesos con 1Pass Access. Una solución moderna diseñada para brindar control, seguridad y eficiencia en cada entrada, sin procesos complicados. Centraliza la administración de accesos desde una sola plataforma. Gestiona residentes, usuarios, visitas y servicios de forma ágil, manteniendo siempre el control y la visibilidad en tiempo real. Con 1Pass Access puedes: Autorizar accesos de manera rápida y segura Registrar entradas y salidas con control detallado Recibir notificaciones en tiempo real Gestionar visitantes y proveedores sin fricción Mantener un historial claro de actividad Optimiza la operación diaria reduciendo tiempos, errores manuales y procesos innecesarios. Mejora la comunicación entre usuarios y personal encargado, asegurando una experiencia más ordenada y confiable. La aplicación puede utilizar tecnologías como escaneo de códigos QR y captura de información para facilitar el registro de accesos y mejorar la precisión de los datos. Diseñada con un enfoque en simplicidad, seguridad y rendimiento, 1Pass Access se adapta a diferentes entornos donde el control de accesos es clave. Da el siguiente paso hacia una gestión más inteligente. Con 1Pass Access, cada acceso cuenta.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 1Pass Access at none against SayWave's 2. 1Pass Access also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.4). On price, 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
Both are free to download. SayWave sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. 1Pass Access asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | SayWave | 1Pass Access |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (166 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 166 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Maryam Derakhshesh | Carlos Anibal Miranda Bojorquez |
Bugs and requests
SayWave
Reported bugs
10 issues- Forward and backward option not working after iOS update
- App freezes when requesting 'get audio'
- Ebook reader exports texts and then reads them
- Speech reading is terrible, pronunciation slows down
- App does not work on iPad
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- Playback location setting doesn't work
- Freezes for 10 seconds when pressing play
- Does not keep PDF formatting
- Text conversion from images is unreadable
- Does not sync to other devices
Requested features
9 requests- Update for iOS compatibility
- Improve audio player controls
- Option to change speaker voice
- Improvements in interface/highlighting
- Browser integration
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- Apple Watch controller
- iMessage app for easier sharing
- Play again on records
- Voice recorder feature
1Pass Access
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SayWave
- Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$24.991 Year
1Pass Access
No in-app purchases
Questions
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