# Transkriptor vs SpeakApp AI

The clearest difference is ads: Transkriptor at none against SpeakApp AI's shown. Transkriptor also leads on device support (4 vs 2). SpeakApp AI's advantage is review sentiment (87% vs 62%) and chart position (#159 vs unranked). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Transkriptor sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and SpeakApp AI sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Transkriptor against 4.6 for SpeakApp AI. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SpeakApp AI has 9.7K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Transkriptor's written reviews are positive against 87% of SpeakApp AI's.

Transkriptor ships an update fortnightly, SpeakApp AI weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Transkriptor | SpeakApp AI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transkriptor-speech-to-text/id1610386353/reviews)** | [4.6 (9.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speakapp-ai-voice-notes/id6468764490/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **9.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 61.8% of reviews | **86.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#159** |
| Size | 148 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Torapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825316615) | [VoicePop Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/560088033) |

## What reviewers say

### Transkriptor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transkriptor-speech-to-text/id1610386353)

This AI-powered app converts audio and video into text, offering features like AI summaries, chat interaction with transcripts, and voice memo transcription. It helps users save time and improve productivity by automating note-taking and content conversion.

**Highlights:** AI-powered transcription, AI summaries and email drafting, AI chat with transcripts, Voice memo to text conversion, Video to text conversion, Voice note-taking with recorder, Import and export multiple formats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2400 Minutes (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| 300 Minutes (Monthly) | $11.99 | per month |
| 2400 Minutes (Monthly) | $19.99 | per month |
| 3000 Minutes (Monthly) | $24.99 | per month |
| 2400 Minutes (Monthly) | $29.99 | per month |
| 2400 Minutes/Month (Yearly) | $59.99 | per year |
| 300 Minutes/Month (Yearly) | $71.99 | per year |
| 2400 Minutes/Month (Annually) | $119.99 | per year |
| 2400 Minutess/Month (Annually) | $119.99 | per year |
| 300 Minutes (Yearly) | $149.99 | per year |
| 3000 Minutes (Yearly) | $149.99 | per year |
| 2400 Minutes/Month (Yearly) | $179.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient transcription
- 👍 Accurate speech recognition
- 💡 Multilingual support
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Quick turnaround time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional transcription errors
- 💰 Subscription-based model with limited free trial
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and security
- 🔒 Lack of transparency around subscription management

**Reported bugs**

- Transcription cuts off after a certain time limit
- Issues with uploading and processing audio/video files
- Inconsistent performance across different devices and operating systems

**Requested features**

- Ability to cancel subscription easily
- More free trial time for evaluation
- Improved accuracy for specialized vocabulary
- Integration with more platforms and file types


### SpeakApp AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speakapp-ai-voice-notes/id6468764490)

**Currently charting:** #159 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app transforms your spoken words into accurate, ready-to-use text. It can transcribe meetings, voice notes, and even import audio from other sources. AI features allow for summarization, tone adjustment, and translation.

**Highlights:** Voice to text transcription, Real-time recording and transcription, Import audio from files and apps, AI summarization and bullet points, Tone adjustment and email conversion, Multi-language translation, Secure data handling

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access | $14.99 | per month |
| Full Access | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro Access | $19.99 | per month |
| Pro Access | $19.99 | per month |
| Full Access | $19.99 | per month |
| Trial Full Access | $19.99 | per month |
| Full Access | $44.99 | per year |
| Full access | $49.99 | per year |
| Full Access | $59.99 | per year |
| Full Access | $69.99 | per year |
| Pro Access | $119.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Very good
- 🚀 Accurate transcription
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive
- 👍 Friendly use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Deletes edits to text
- 🐛 Translations are weak, errors and improper words
- 🐛 Transcribed into a mix of Chinese, Welsh, and Swedish
- 💰 Criminally expensive

**Reported bugs**

- Deletes edits to text
- Transcribed into a mix of Chinese, Welsh, and Swedish
- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add to recording option
- Longer recording duration
- Local currency option
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Transkriptor free?

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

### Is SpeakApp AI free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Transkriptor or SpeakApp AI?

Transkriptor is rated higher. Transkriptor averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while SpeakApp AI averages 4.6 from 9.7K ratings.

### Do Transkriptor or SpeakApp AI have ads?

SpeakApp AI shows ads; Transkriptor does not.

### Which is updated more often, Transkriptor or SpeakApp AI?

Transkriptor ships an update fortnightly, and SpeakApp AI weekly. Most recently, Transkriptor was updated on October 30, 2026 and SpeakApp AI on October 31, 2026.

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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.*