# Scan vs Speech to Text

The clearest difference is rating: Speech to Text at 5.0 against Scan's 4.5. Speech to Text also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription). Scan's advantage is ratings volume (243 vs 9) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scan sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Speech to Text sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Speech to Text holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scan has 243 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scan ships an update every 5 days, Speech to Text every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scan | Speech to Text |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (243 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-qr-code-scanner-app/id6474121786/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-to-text-ai-transcriber/id6739220453/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **243** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 228 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flex App Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1665600905) | [BELKALABS PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784300399) |

## What reviewers say

### Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-qr-code-scanner-app/id6474121786)

This app provides high-precision scanning for all major 1D and 2D barcode and QR code formats. It offers features like batch scanning, code creation, and organized library management for business and personal use.

**Highlights:** Instant QR and barcode recognition, Batch scan mode for multiple codes, Organized library with folders, QR code generator, Tagging system for scans, Offline mode access, Data export options

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get Unlimited Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock QR Code AI Generator | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Get Unlimited Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Get Unlimited Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock QR Code AI Generator | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlock QR Code AI Generator | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlock QR Code AI Generator | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient scanning
- 👍 Easy and simple to use
- 🚫 No ads or distractions
- 🌍 Works everywhere, even internationally
- 💡 Reliable and never lets users down


### Speech to Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-to-text-ai-transcriber/id6739220453)

Effortlessly convert audio and video files into text with advanced AI. Automatically identifies speakers, adds timestamps, and provides multiple export formats for clear, structured transcriptions. Ideal for professionals, students, and anyone working with spoken content.

**Highlights:** Speaker identification, Supports various audio/video formats, Voice memo transcription, Extract text from videos, Multiple export options (TXT, PDF, DOCX, SRT), Ad-free experience

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly With Trial | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scan free?

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

### Is Speech to Text free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scan or Speech to Text?

Speech to Text is rated higher. Scan averages 4.5 out of 5 from 243 ratings, while Speech to Text averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do Scan or Speech to Text have ads?

Neither Scan nor Speech to Text shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scan or Speech to Text?

Scan ships an update every 5 days, and Speech to Text every 3 days. Most recently, Scan was updated on October 22, 2026 and Speech to Text on October 15, 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.*