# SpeakApp AI vs Summary

The clearest difference is ads: Summary at none against SpeakApp AI's shown. Summary also leads on ratings volume (56K vs 9.6K) and chart position (#20 vs #161). SpeakApp AI's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 72%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Summary sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for SpeakApp AI against 4.7 for Summary. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Summary has 56K ratings behind it against 9.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of SpeakApp AI's written reviews are positive against 72% of Summary's.

SpeakApp AI ships an update weekly, Summary every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpeakApp AI | Summary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (9.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speakapp-ai-voice-notes/id6468764490/reviews) | **[4.7 (56K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/summary-ai-note-taker/id6670175056/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9.6K | **56K** |
| Positive reviews | **86.5% of reviews** | 72.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #161 | **#20** |
| Size | 121 MB | 218 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VoicePop Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/560088033) | [Labhouse Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568110847) |

## What reviewers say

### SpeakApp AI

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

**Currently charting:** #161 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


### Summary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/summary-ai-note-taker/id6670175056)

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Grossing · Productivity, #41 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

This app records, transcribes, and summarizes audio conversations, making meetings and lectures more productive. It uses AI to generate accurate transcripts with speaker labels and provides instant answers to questions about the content. Users can easily export and share notes.

**Highlights:** One-tap audio recording, Accurate transcription with speaker labels, AI-powered summaries and key points, Ask questions about conversation content, Smart search and timestamp jumping, Unlimited recording time, Background recording

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Summary AI Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Instant translation and summarization
- 👍 Useful for peer counseling and meetings
- 💡 Supports multiple languages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Fails to record or save recordings
- 🐛 Freezes or gets stuck during transcription
- 🐛 Stops recording when screen goes dark

**Reported bugs**

- Buttons don't function properly
- Transcription never completes

**Requested features**

- More detailed and accurate transcription and summarization
- Ability to handle longer meetings without issues


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpeakApp AI free?

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

### Is Summary free?

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

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

Summary is rated higher. SpeakApp AI averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9.6K ratings, while Summary averages 4.7 from 56K ratings.

### Do SpeakApp AI or Summary have ads?

SpeakApp AI shows ads; Summary does not.

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

SpeakApp AI ships an update weekly, and Summary every 6 days. Most recently, SpeakApp AI was updated on October 28, 2026 and Summary on October 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, SpeakApp AI or Summary?

SpeakApp AI currently peaks at #161 in the App Store charts, and Summary at #20. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*