Comparison

Live Speech to Text vs FlashCollage

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

Head to head
About

Live Speech to Text

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
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Read every word the moment it's said — who's speaking, in big, clear type — and walk away with the transcript, a summary and a translation. people, and for anyone who records meetings, lectures and appointments. Free to start. Doctor's appointments, family dinners, lectures, the TV at home: open iScribe, tap once, and read along. No asking anyone to repeat themselves. KNOW WHO SAID WHAT • Each speaker gets a color and a label, so group conversations and dinners make sense • Works in live captions and in recorded transcripts HEAR THE ROOM YOUR WAY Choose a Listening mode for where the sound is coming from: • Auto — adapts to your microphone and hearing aids • Hearing Aid — uses the microphone in your Bluetooth hearing aids or earbuds • TV & Media — TVs, laptops, videos and speech across the room KNOW WHEN IT'S ABOUT YOU • Name alerts: your phone buzzes when your name is said • Custom words: add medications, colleagues and places the app keeps getting wrong MADE TO BE READ • Atkinson Hyperlegible typeface, seven text sizes, bold weights • Low Vision and High Contrast themes • Flip the screen so the person opposite can read too • Jump back to live captions with one tap NO SIGNAL, NO PROBLEM • Offline mode transcribes on your device with downloadable language packs • Switches over on its own if your connection drops mid-conversation MEETINGS, LECTURES AND APPOINTMENTS, KEPT • Record any session or import an audio file (m4a, mp3, wav) • Get the full transcript plus a summary with key points, decisions and action items • Translate transcripts and summaries into 53 languages • Export as PDF or text, or share the recording CAPTIONS IN 53 LANGUAGES • Auto Detect follows bilingual rooms as the language changes YOUR WORDS, ON EVERY DEVICE • Transcripts sync with iCloud; Sign in with Apple keeps your profile and plan on every device • Designed for iPhone and iPad FREE AND PRO Free includes 3 sessions a day across Live Transcribe, Record and Upload. Pro makes them unlimited and backs up your recordings to iCloud. PRIVACY Captions, transcripts, summaries and translations are created by speech-recognition and AI services that never keep your audio. Offline mode sends nothing anywhere. Download iScribe and read every word — on your own terms. Subscription Info: Weekly and annual plans available. Payment is charged to your iTunes account at confirmation. Renewal is charged within 24 hours before the period ends. Cancel anytime in iTunes Store settings. Questions? support@harshvatechnologies.com Help: https://livetranscribe.pro/contact-us/ Terms: https://livetranscribe.pro/terms-and-conditions/ Privacy: https://livetranscribe.pro/privacy-policy/

About

FlashCollage

Features
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Key Highlights Intuitive drag-and-drop editing—easy for beginners Direct AirPrint printing for instant physical sharing Multi-format export: JPEG, PNG, PDF Smart memory management for smooth high‑resolution editing Main Features Select up to 16 photos and auto-generate a clean grid layout for a clear, organized look Freely adjust position, size, and rotation to craft the perfect composition for any theme Supports A4 and Letter paper sizes—great for frames, scrapbooks, class projects, and work displays Portrait and landscape orientations for different aspect ratios and scenarios One-tap printing to AirPrint-compatible printers; or export as JPEG/PNG/PDF for easy saving, sharing, and cross-platform use Low-memory preview mode: thumbnails during editing for smooth operation; full resolution for printing and export Built-in localization: Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, English, Japanese, and Korean—switch instantly Secure photo access used only for collage creation and export; no data collection What It Solves Too many photos from trips, gatherings, graduations, or holidays? Showcase the highlights at a glance with a single grid collage. Need a quick, printable mini poster or visual card? Output directly to A4/Letter—sharp and time‑saving. Want to send a combined image to family or social media? Export JPEG/PNG to share everything in one image. Need to submit a PDF for class or work? Export a high‑quality PDF in one step. Design & Experience Clear toolbar with large buttons—most actions are one‑hand friendly Real-time, what‑you‑see‑is‑what‑you‑get preview for instant results Optimized for high‑resolution photos—smooth panning and zooming Centralized settings for paper size, orientation, and margins Printing & Output Quality Direct AirPrint to compatible printers—no extra drivers or computer needed Calibrated for A4 and Letter to ensure accurate margins and proportions High‑resolution output suitable for framing, scrapbooks, and handouts Privacy & Permissions Accesses your photo library only with permission, solely for collage creation and export No photo uploads—processing is completed entirely on device No tracking or user profiling Get Started Open the app and tap “+” to select photos Drag to adjust position, size, and angle Choose paper size and orientation if printing Print via AirPrint or export as JPEG/PNG/PDF About We’re dedicated to making visual creation simpler, more stable, and more reliable. Have suggestions or need help? Contact us via the support page and we’ll respond promptly.

Screenshots

Live Speech to Text4 screens
FlashCollage3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FlashCollage at none against Live Speech to Text's 4. FlashCollage also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Live Speech to Text sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. FlashCollage asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Live Speech to Text versus FlashCollage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLive Speech to TextFlashCollage
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (126 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews47.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings126 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHARSHVA TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITEDHai-Chou Wang

Bugs and requests

Live Speech to Text

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • 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
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  • Purchased pro plan but always requests to purchase again
  • App doesn't stay on, goes off in seconds
  • Subscription removed after claiming it was lifetime free
  • Previously purchased lifetime version changed to basic
  • Unable to restore pro purchase
  • Doesn't work for Chinese language
  • Doesn't transcribe from website URLs
  • Portrait mode only

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to turn off profanity filter
  • Add Urdu language support
  • Allow adding words to dictionary

FlashCollage

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Live Speech to Text

Subscriptions3
  • 3-Day Trial3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Live Transcribe Yearly offer7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • iScribe Yearly PRO7 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Access$9.99
None

FlashCollage

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Live Speech to Text free?
Live Speech to Text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FlashCollage free?
FlashCollage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Live Speech to Text or FlashCollage have ads?
Neither Live Speech to Text nor FlashCollage shows ads.

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