Comparison

Copytalk+ vs Meeting Owl

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

Head to head
About

Copytalk+

Record and manage dictations on your iOS device for transcription services. This add-on requires an active Copytalk account to function. Easily save, name, and upload your recordings for professional transcription.

Highlights
  • Record dictations on iOS devices
  • Save, name, and discard recordings
  • Automatic upload with internet access
  • Offline recording and later upload
  • Secure business transcription service integration
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Copytalk+ is a free application add-on for use by subscribers to the Copytalk Mobile Scribe service. In addition to the normal dictation phone numbers, the application allows users to record dictations on any IOS-enabled device. After installing the application, enter your account credentials when prompted. Tap the Record button on the lower right to enter the recording screen. Record your dictation, then review it, save it, or discard it at your discretion. You may give your IOS-recorded dictations any name you like for ease of reference when navigating the application. The application will upload recordings whenever it has access to the internet, and will save recordings for later upload in the case where internet is not available. Please note, the Copytalk+ application has no viable functionality without an active Copytalk account. The Copytalk+ application, however, is not required for use of the service. For added assurance, Copytalk recommends users always listen to at least a few seconds of a recording prior to saving it. About Copytalk Copytalk, LLC has provided industry-leading, secure business transcription to professionals since 2001. Having served tens of thousands of clients across a broad range of industries, Copytalk is trusted by many of the most prominent institutions. Copytalk's Mobile Scribe service makes documenting all your important information faster and easier than ever before. Pick up your phone, dial Copytalk, and dictate the details of your meeting, your to do list, reminders, drafts of email, or any other information you want to capture. You can also take advantage of our mobile application for the same at-your-fingertips dictation on your smartphone or other mobile devices. Within a few hours, we deliver your transcribed text via email, secure download, or through automatic integration into many popular CRMs. Simply put: you talk, we type. And because Copytalk realizes that the security of your information is as important as the information itself, we have developed a comprehensive security program based on established industry standards. This helps ensure that your data is protected and that your use of the service complies with legal and regulatory requirements. Copytalk is the compliance solution that pays for itself. In addition to other rigorous technical and operational safeguards, Copytalk helps protect your data by using exclusively U.S. facility-based transcriptionists.

About

Meeting Owl

This app facilitates the setup, configuration, and management of hybrid meeting devices. It allows users to customize device settings, select video modes, pair multiple devices for expanded coverage, and manage software updates. It also provides access to technical support resources.

Highlights
  • Device registration and setup
  • Customize device settings
  • Select video modes
  • Pair multiple devices
  • Manage software updates
  • Access technical support
Features
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The Meeting Owl App powers Owl Labs' award-winning hybrid technology, including the Meeting Owl. Use this app to: register and set up Owl Labs devices, select and adjust device settings, manage software updates, and get technical and troubleshooting support. Meeting Owl App Features: - Device registration and setup: Set up, connect, and configure new devices (in under seven minutes). - Select and adjust device settings: Choose from different settings to customize your meeting experience. Options to ignore sections of the room, turn off 360-degree panoramic strip, and more. - Choose from different modes: Select from 5+ different video modes to customize your meeting experience. Options for grid view, speaker auto focus, manual camera control, and more. - Pair devices: Wirelessly pair 2 Owl Labs devices, with the option to pair with the Whiteboard Owl, to extend video and audio coverage in larger spaces. - Update device software: Manage software updates for your devices to always have access to the latest and greatest features and enhancements. Get technical support: Access our help articles and contact our team if you need additional help. This App requires an Owl Labs device.  Visit www.owllabs.com for more information. © 2025 Owl Labs Inc. All Rights Reserved. Owl Labs Inc., Owl Labs, Meeting Owl, Meeting Owl App, the Owl Labs logo, the Meeting Owl logo and other Owl Labs Inc. marks are owned by Owl Labs Inc. and may be registered.

Screenshots

Copytalk+4 screens
Meeting Owl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Meeting Owl at 2.8 against Copytalk+'s 2.5. Meeting Owl also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). Copytalk+'s advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 18%). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Meeting Owl holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 16 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Copytalk+'s written reviews are positive against 18% of Meeting Owl's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Copytalk+ ships an update every 3 months, Meeting Owl every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Copytalk+ versus Meeting Owl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCopytalk+Meeting Owl
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (8 ratings)2.8 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better17.8% of reviews
Number of ratings816 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size217 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCopytalk, LLCOwl Labs Inc

Customer experience

Copytalk+

All ratings8 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral5.6%
Negative61.1%

Meeting Owl

All ratings16 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative56.3%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive17.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative71.1%

In-app purchases

None

Copytalk+

No in-app purchases

None

Meeting Owl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Copytalk+ free?
Copytalk+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Meeting Owl free?
Meeting Owl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Copytalk+ or Meeting Owl?
Meeting Owl is rated higher. Copytalk+ averages 2.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Meeting Owl averages 2.8 from 16 ratings.
Do Copytalk+ or Meeting Owl have ads?
Neither Copytalk+ nor Meeting Owl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Copytalk+ or Meeting Owl?
Copytalk+ ships an update every 3 months, and Meeting Owl every 6 weeks. Most recently, Copytalk+ was updated on November 1, 2026 and Meeting Owl on November 6, 2026.

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