# Live Speech to Text vs QR Code Reader

The clearest difference is rating: QR Code Reader at 4.7 against Live Speech to Text's 4.0. QR Code Reader also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Live Speech to Text's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (48% vs 24%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Live Speech to Text sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and QR Code Reader sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

QR Code Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 122 and 124 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of Live Speech to Text's written reviews are positive against 24% of QR Code Reader's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Live Speech to Text ships an update every 2 weeks, QR Code Reader every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Live Speech to Text | QR Code Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-speech-to-text-iscribe/id6468081340/reviews) | **[4.7 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader/id6469319539/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 122 | **124** |
| Positive reviews | **47.5% of reviews** | 24.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 43 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HARSHVA TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704859322) | [Lilucat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676061700) |

## What reviewers say

### Live Speech to Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-speech-to-text-iscribe/id6468081340)

This app offers fast and accurate AI-powered speech-to-text transcription for various audio sources. It supports over 100 languages and includes features like real-time transcription, summarization, and adjustable text for readability. Save and share your transcriptions easily.

**Highlights:** Real-time speech to text, AI summarizer, 100+ language transcription, Adjustable text sizes, High-contrast themes, Offline transcription

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Live Transcribe Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Live Transcribe Basic | $3.49 | per month |
| 3-Day Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $6.99 | per month |
| Live Transcribe Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Live Transcribe basic Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $34.99 | per year |
| Live Transcribe Yearly offer | $49.99 | per year |
| iScribe Yearly PRO | $69.99 | per year |
| Live Transcribe Pro Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| 300 Minutes | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pro Access | $9.99 | one-time |
| 500-Minutes | $11.99 | one-time |
| 1000-Minutes | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and accurate transcription
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Real-time transcription
- 👍 Good for meetings and notes
- 💡 AI summaries

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Stops transcribing after one page
- 🐛 Audio vanishes after saving
- 🐛 Inconsistent transcription quality (language/character changes)
- 🐛 Profanity filter is restrictive
- 🐛 Cannot add words to dictionary

**Reported bugs**

- Badly formatted opening screen
- Stops transcribing after one page
- Audio vanishes after saving
- Changes letters to other characters (Arabic/Indian)
- Suddenly writes in English when set to Spanish

**Requested features**

- Ability to turn off profanity filter
- Add Urdu language support
- Allow adding words to dictionary


### QR Code Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader/id6469319539)

Easily scan and interpret various QR codes, including URLs, Wi-Fi, and contact information. Generate custom QR codes for social media, websites, and more. Seamlessly integrate codes into Apple Wallet and widgets, with a convenient scan history and backup feature.

**Highlights:** Scan all QR code types, Generate custom QR codes, Integrate codes into Apple Wallet, Add codes to Widgets, Scan from images, Scan history and backup

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| QR Code Scanner | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| QR Code Reader | $29.99 | per year |
| QR Code Reader | Free | one-time |
| QR Code Scanner | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Live Speech to Text free?

Live Speech to Text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is QR Code Reader free?

QR Code Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Live Speech to Text or QR Code Reader?

QR Code Reader is rated higher. Live Speech to Text averages 4.0 out of 5 from 122 ratings, while QR Code Reader averages 4.7 from 124 ratings.

### Do Live Speech to Text or QR Code Reader have ads?

Neither Live Speech to Text nor QR Code Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Live Speech to Text or QR Code Reader?

Live Speech to Text ships an update every 2 weeks, and QR Code Reader every 10 days. Most recently, Live Speech to Text was updated on September 24, 2026 and QR Code Reader on August 22, 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.*