Comparison

TouchSounds vs SoundLinker

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

Head to head
About

TouchSounds

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
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[Real-time translation of sounds into text] It can also be used when watching live broadcasts, it is real-time, accurate, and supports multiple languages. [Enter text and convert it into sound] It supports multiple languages, has multiple built-in voices, and can freely adjust the speaking speed and pitch. [Vibration accurately expresses sound] Based on mathematical algorithms, the timbre, frequency, and intensity of different sounds are expressed in the vibration of the mobile phone motor. You can also manually adjust the interception frequency for a more appropriate experience. [Pet the cute kitten] Pet the kitten, kitten will respond to you in the most comforting way - a thunderous purr. Satisfy your visual, tactile and auditory senses. [ASMR that hearing-impaired friends can also experience] It has built-in a variety of natural sounds and converts them into the delicate vibration of mobile phone motors, making the sounds touchable. Good news for ASMR lovers. [Real-time recording of sound] Record every moment of your life and experience different ‘sounds’. [Real-time speech recognition] The App supports recognition of more than 100 languages and converts them into text in real time. [Support game controller] Connect a game controller to the App to experience a stronger vibration effect. [Kind tips] If you encounter any problems or have any suggestions about your experience, you can send them to our email: 947268652@qq.com We never stop optimizing the product and fixing bugs. Your feedback is the greatest help for us to improve our services! TouchSounds suitable for iphone8 or later~~ -- Terms of Service: https://blastbricks.github.io/TouchSounds/Terms.html -- Privacy Policy: https://blastbricks.github.io/TouchSounds/PrivacyPolicy.html

About

SoundLinker

Features
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**Title: SoundBridge - Every Voice Deserves to Be Heard** **Body:** Have you missed important conversations due to hearing impairment? Do you wish you could communicate freely with others? SoundBridge is a communication assistance tool designed specifically for the hearing impaired, dedicated to breaking down communication barriers and enabling everyone to participate equally in conversations. **Key Features** **Real-time Listening** - Convert speech to text in real-time - Support continuous speech recognition - Select and copy recognized content - Help you easily understand others' conversations **Speech to Text** - Long press to record voice - Automatically convert voice to text - Support voice playback - Save history for easy review **Text to Speech** - Enter text and read aloud with one tap - Adjustable speech rate and volume - Multiple voice options - Help you express your thoughts

Screenshots

TouchSounds4 screens
SoundLinker3 screens

Verdict

The call

TouchSounds and SoundLinker are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. TouchSounds sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and SoundLinker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TouchSounds ships an update every 11 days, SoundLinker every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
TouchSounds versus SoundLinker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTouchSoundsSoundLinker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer祖铁 程帆 张

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TouchSounds

One-time2
  • One Year VIP Membership$2.99
  • Permanent VIP Membership$3.99
1 purchases

SoundLinker

One-time1
  • Support developers$2.99

Questions

Is TouchSounds free?
TouchSounds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SoundLinker free?
SoundLinker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TouchSounds or SoundLinker have ads?
Neither TouchSounds nor SoundLinker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TouchSounds or SoundLinker?
TouchSounds ships an update every 11 days, and SoundLinker every 10 days. Most recently, TouchSounds was updated on October 2, 2026 and SoundLinker on October 25, 2026.

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