Generic transcribe vs Turn Text
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Generic transcribe
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Speech is transcribed using voice recognition. * Continuous speech can be recognized as a sentence if there is silence for about three seconds, and the speech history is displayed in sentence segments.
Turn Text
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A simple text-input app for those who have difficulty speaking. TurnTalk supports smooth text-based communication for people with hearing loss, aphasia, or other conditions that make verbal communication challenging. It's simple to use. Just open the app, type what you want to say, and show the screen. Adjust the font size to whatever is easiest to read at any distance or lighting condition. Rotate the screen in 90ยฐ increments to show your message to someone sitting across from you or right beside you. No complicated steps. No learning curve. Just type and communicate. Key Features - Tap to type โ keyboard appears the moment you open the app - Freely adjust font size with a simple slider - Rotate the screen in 90ยฐ steps to face any direction - Dark mode support for comfortable use in any environment
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Turn Text at none against Generic transcribe's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Generic transcribe ships an update fortnightly, Turn Text every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on August 3, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Generic transcribe | Turn Text |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 9 days โ better |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.8.3 โ better | 16 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hideaki Uchikoshi | Takashi Sato |
In-app purchases
Generic transcribe
No in-app purchases
Turn Text
No in-app purchases
Questions
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