# SpeakApp AI vs Cloudgate

The clearest difference is ads: Cloudgate at none against SpeakApp AI's shown. Cloudgate also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). SpeakApp AI's advantage is ratings volume (9.2K vs 2) and chart position (#150 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SpeakApp AI sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Cloudgate sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cloudgate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SpeakApp AI has 9.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SpeakApp AI ships an update weekly, Cloudgate every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpeakApp AI | Cloudgate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (9.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speakapp-ai-voice-notes/id6468764490/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudgate-cloud-storage-app/id6504859413/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.2K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 86.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#150** | — |
| Size | 114 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [VoicePop Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/560088033) | [cloudgate](https://appshunter.io/developer/1754119774) |

## What reviewers say

### SpeakApp AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speakapp-ai-voice-notes/id6468764490)

**Currently charting:** #150 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app transforms your spoken words into accurate, ready-to-use text. It can transcribe meetings, voice notes, and even import audio from other sources. AI features allow for summarization, tone adjustment, and translation.

**Highlights:** Voice to text transcription, Real-time recording and transcription, Import audio from files and apps, AI summarization and bullet points, Tone adjustment and email conversion, Multi-language translation, Secure data handling

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access | $14.99 | per month |
| Full Access | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro Access | $19.99 | per month |
| Pro Access | $19.99 | per month |
| Full Access | $19.99 | per month |
| Trial Full Access | $19.99 | per month |
| Full Access | $44.99 | per year |
| Full access | $49.99 | per year |
| Full Access | $59.99 | per year |
| Full Access | $69.99 | per year |
| Pro Access | $119.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Very good
- 🚀 Accurate transcription
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive
- 👍 Friendly use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Deletes edits to text
- 🐛 Translations are weak, errors and improper words
- 🐛 Transcribed into a mix of Chinese, Welsh, and Swedish
- 💰 Criminally expensive

**Reported bugs**

- Deletes edits to text
- Transcribed into a mix of Chinese, Welsh, and Swedish
- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add to recording option
- Longer recording duration
- Local currency option
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard


### Cloudgate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudgate-cloud-storage-app/id6504859413)

Securely store photos, videos, documents, and contacts in the cloud. Offers easy backup and access to your files from anywhere, ensuring your precious memories and important data are always safe and available.

**Highlights:** Photo storage, Video storage, Contacts backup, Document storage, Cloud drive, Easy backup

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| Plus Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Family Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Plus Plan with Free Trial | $6.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan with Free Trial | $8.99 | per month |
| Family Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Family Plan with Free Trial | $9.99 | per month |
| 5TB Storage Offer | $14.99 | per month |
| plus yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro yearly | $35.99 | per year |
| Family Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpeakApp AI free?

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

### Is Cloudgate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SpeakApp AI or Cloudgate?

Cloudgate is rated higher. SpeakApp AI averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9.2K ratings, while Cloudgate averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do SpeakApp AI or Cloudgate have ads?

SpeakApp AI shows ads; Cloudgate does not.

### Which is updated more often, SpeakApp AI or Cloudgate?

SpeakApp AI ships an update weekly, and Cloudgate every 9 days. Most recently, SpeakApp AI was updated on September 24, 2026 and Cloudgate on September 9, 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.*