# Voice notebook speech to text vs Hear2Text

The clearest difference is rating: Hear2Text at 4.8 against Voice notebook speech to text's 4.2. Hear2Text also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (31 vs 5). Voice notebook speech to text's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Voice notebook speech to text sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Hear2Text sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hear2Text holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hear2Text has 31 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Voice notebook speech to text ships an update every 2 weeks, Hear2Text fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Voice notebook speech to text | Hear2Text |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-notebook-speech-to-text/id6476018342/reviews) | **[4.8 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hear2text-transcribe-audio/id6502453655/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **31** |
| Positive reviews | — | 91.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Afroza Yasmin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1585124938) | [MIA DIGITAL SOLUTIONS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537335778) |

## What reviewers say

### Voice notebook speech to text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-notebook-speech-to-text/id6476018342)

This app converts spoken language into written text with high accuracy and supports multiple languages. It also transforms written text into natural-sounding speech, offering customizable voices and offline access for seamless productivity.

**Highlights:** Accurate speech to text transcription, Real-time transcription, Text to speech with lifelike voices, Multi-language support, Voice commands for device control, Offline access for content, Seamless integration with productivity tools

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Voice Notebook Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Voice Notebook Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Voice Notebook Yearly | $14.99 | per year |


### Hear2Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hear2text-transcribe-audio/id6502453655)

Effortlessly convert audio and video recordings into accurate text transcripts in over 100 languages. Features include automatic punctuation, speaker identification, and intelligent summaries, with export options to various formats and cloud services. Ideal for professionals, students, and creators seeking to save time on manual note-taking.

**Highlights:** 99% accurate transcription, Supports 100+ languages, Automatic punctuation and capitalization, Speaker identification, Intelligent summaries, Export to PDF, Word, TXT, SRT, VTT, Integrations with Google Drive, Dropbox, Zoom

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Voice to Text: 100Min Dictation Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Speech to Text: 120 Min Weekly Plan | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Audio to Text, AI Notes Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| Speech Recognition: 300 Min Weekly! | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Voice to Text: Unlimited Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Voice to Text: Unlimited Year | $89.99 | per year |
| Get 100 Minutes | $2.99 | one-time |
| Get 300 Minute | $6.99 | one-time |
| 500 Minutes | $9.99 | one-time |
| Get 1200 Trancscribe Minutes | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Voice notebook speech to text free?

Voice notebook speech to text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hear2Text free?

Hear2Text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Voice notebook speech to text or Hear2Text?

Hear2Text is rated higher. Voice notebook speech to text averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Hear2Text averages 4.8 from 31 ratings.

### Do Voice notebook speech to text or Hear2Text have ads?

Voice notebook speech to text shows ads; Hear2Text does not.

### Which is updated more often, Voice notebook speech to text or Hear2Text?

Voice notebook speech to text ships an update every 2 weeks, and Hear2Text fortnightly. Most recently, Voice notebook speech to text was updated on November 4, 2026 and Hear2Text on October 30, 2026.

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