Comparison

Read a Voice Message Speechy vs transcriptor for WhatsApp

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

Head to head
About

Read a Voice Message Speechy

Effortlessly convert voice messages into text to quickly find important information. Read messages instead of listening, perfect for noisy environments or when you need to skim for details. Supports over 60 languages and major messaging platforms.

Highlights
  • Voice message to text transcription
  • Supports over 60 languages
  • Works with major messaging apps
  • Quickly find information within messages
  • Read messages instead of listening
  • On-device transcription for over 40 languages
Features
Read full description

What users are saying: "How could I not know something that useful exists? What a great idea for an app. That should be part of iOS. For me that’s an app that I’ll use every single day from now on." @sys4tron@iosdev.space Welcome to Speechy – your reliable companion for converting voice messages into text, ensuring seamless communication in any situation. Speechy works with all major platforms like WhatsApp, Signal or Threema but also with Voice Memos.* Why Speechy? Imagine this: You receive a long voice message containing important information, but you've forgotten where exactly it was mentioned. Do you want to listen to it all over again? Even at double speed, it can take a long time. With Speechy, you can easily convert the message into text and instantly find the relevant details. No more annoying replays to get the essential information – Speechy makes it possible! Did your friend mumble something? Just jump to the corresponding part of the voice message and try to understand it yourself! Perfect for Every Situation Whether you are in a noisy café, sitting in a meeting, or just enjoying some quiet time – with Speechy, you can read voice messages instead of listening to them. Our app supports most major messaging platforms, ensuring you never miss important information again. It's That Simple - Open Voice Message: Select any voice message from your messaging app. - Transcribe: Speechy converts the message into text in seconds. - Read the Text: Skim through the text and quickly find the information you need. Flexible Usage Whether you want to use Speechy regularly or just occasionally – we have the right plan for you. Choose between a flexible subscription for continuous access or a one-time purchase for instant transcription without further commitments. Experience the Difference With Speechy, communication becomes easier, faster, and more convenient. Download Speechy now and enjoy the benefits of our intelligent transcription services. Stay up-to-date without losing track! Download Speechy now and enhance your communication! Speechy works with over 60 languages and dialects and over 40 are supported for on device transcription. Supported languages include: English, Spanish, Chinese, French, Portuguese, German and even more... Speechy is free to download, but requires a subscription or in app purchase to use. It has a free trial to allow you to evaluate its features in full. * Telegram is currently not working. Privacy Policy: https://speechy.jandamm.de/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://speechy.jandamm.de/terms-of-use

About

transcriptor for WhatsApp

Convert voice messages from various chat apps and voice memos into text. This tool saves time, prevents misunderstandings, and allows for easy editing and searching of transcriptions. It supports numerous languages and offers summaries for premium transcriptions.

Highlights
  • Transcribe audio messages to text
  • Supports WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, and more
  • Edit and search transcriptions
  • Supports 32 languages for transcription
  • Offers premium transcriptions with summaries
  • Useful for meetings and noisy environments
  • Beneficial for hearing-impaired users
Features
Read full description

transcriptor is the must-have app for anyone who receives audio messages on WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack and others, or records Voice Memos. With our speech recognition technology, you can quickly and easily transcribe audio messages into text, saving you time and eliminating misunderstandings. Simply select the audio message you want to transcribe, share it with our app, and watch as we turn it into easy-to-read text. You can even edit the transcription or and search for text inside it to make it easier to follow. Whether you're using WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, iMessage for personal or professional communication, transcriptor - Read your audios is the perfect tool to make sure you never miss an important message again.  Try it out today and see the difference it can make! Perfect for scenarios such as: - meetings - theater or cinema - loud party - places where you need privacy, such as a waiting room at the doctor - avoiding kids to hear a voice message - not waking up sleeping bed partner Beyond perfect for hearing impaired people who receive voice messages. We support 32 languages for simple transcriptions: English, German, Spanish, Arabic, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, We Chinese and Yue Chinese! Plus all languages for the premium transcriptions. Now also supporting summaries when doing a premium transcription! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Read a Voice Message Speechy4 screens
transcriptor for WhatsApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: transcriptor for WhatsApp at 15 against Read a Voice Message Speechy's 2. transcriptor for WhatsApp also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Read a Voice Message Speechy sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and transcriptor for WhatsApp sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Read a Voice Message Speechy against 5.0 for transcriptor for WhatsApp. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: transcriptor for WhatsApp has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Read a Voice Message Speechy ships an update every 5 weeks, transcriptor for WhatsApp every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Read a Voice Message Speechy versus transcriptor for WhatsApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRead a Voice Message Speechytranscriptor for WhatsApp
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings215 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJan DammshaeuserLuisa Fernanda Castano Jurado

Customer experience

Read a Voice Message Speechy

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

transcriptor for WhatsApp

All ratings15 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Read a Voice Message Speechy

Subscriptions4
  • Full version monthly$0.991 Month
  • Full version monthly$1.991 Month
  • Full version yearly$4.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Full version yearly2 variants$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Full version Lifetime$14.99
  • Full version Lifetime$19.99
6 purchases

transcriptor for WhatsApp

One-time6
  • 10 min of summaries$0.29
  • 25 min of summaries$0.49
  • 60 Premium Minutes$0.99
Show 3 more
  • 100 Premium Minutes$1.99
  • 250 min of summaries$2.99
  • Buy us a coffee!$4.99

Questions

Is Read a Voice Message Speechy free?
Read a Voice Message Speechy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is transcriptor for WhatsApp free?
transcriptor for WhatsApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Read a Voice Message Speechy or transcriptor for WhatsApp?
Read a Voice Message Speechy and transcriptor for WhatsApp are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 15 ratings respectively.
Do Read a Voice Message Speechy or transcriptor for WhatsApp have ads?
Neither Read a Voice Message Speechy nor transcriptor for WhatsApp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Read a Voice Message Speechy or transcriptor for WhatsApp?
Read a Voice Message Speechy ships an update every 5 weeks, and transcriptor for WhatsApp every 3 weeks. Most recently, Read a Voice Message Speechy was updated on October 6, 2026 and transcriptor for WhatsApp on October 19, 2026.

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