# ChatBoard vs TouchSounds

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ChatBoard at 100% against TouchSounds's 50%. ChatBoard also leads on ratings volume (18 vs 3). TouchSounds's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ChatBoard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.90 per month and TouchSounds sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TouchSounds holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChatBoard has 18 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of ChatBoard's written reviews are positive against 50% of TouchSounds's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ChatBoard ships an update every 8 days, TouchSounds every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ChatBoard | TouchSounds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chatboard-speech-to-text/id6445862914/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchsounds/id6466455266/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mutation Lab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671099410) | [祖铁 程](https://appshunter.io/developer/1184150472) |

## What reviewers say

### ChatBoard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chatboard-speech-to-text/id6445862914)

This app instantly converts spoken words into large, easy-to-read text on screen, facilitating face-to-face communication for individuals with hearing impairments. Its minimalist design and advanced speech recognition ensure clear conversations in various dialects and environments.

**Highlights:** Ultra-large text display, Fast speech recognition, High accuracy and dialect support, Minimalist, ad-free interface, Customizable quick phrases (subscription), Full-screen conversation display

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced Monthly | $4.90 | per month |
| Advanced Yearly | $49.00 | per year |


### TouchSounds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchsounds/id6466455266)

This app translates sounds into text in real-time and converts text into speech with adjustable speed and pitch. It also expresses sound through phone vibrations and offers a tactile ASMR experience. Users can record sounds and interact with a virtual pet.

**Highlights:** Real-time sound to text translation, Text to speech with adjustable voice, Sound vibration feedback, Tactile ASMR experiences, Real-time sound recording, Virtual pet interaction

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Year VIP Membership | $2.99 | one-time |
| Permanent VIP Membership | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ChatBoard free?

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

### Is TouchSounds free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ChatBoard or TouchSounds?

TouchSounds is rated higher. ChatBoard averages 4.6 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while TouchSounds averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do ChatBoard or TouchSounds have ads?

Neither ChatBoard nor TouchSounds shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ChatBoard or TouchSounds?

ChatBoard ships an update every 8 days, and TouchSounds every 11 days. Most recently, ChatBoard was updated on October 27, 2026 and TouchSounds on October 2, 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.*