# Transcribe Speech to Text vs Lectern

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Transcribe Speech to Text at 15.0 against Lectern's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Transcribe Speech to Text sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Lectern sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Transcribe Speech to Text | Lectern |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcribe-speech-to-text-ott/id6520386337/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 24 MB | 190 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ekrem Alkan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679503095) | [Faba Development LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771055623) |

## What reviewers say

### Transcribe Speech to Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcribe-speech-to-text-ott/id6520386337)

Effortlessly convert your spoken words into accurate text. Record voice notes, meetings, and lectures, then use AI to summarize, edit, and translate them. Share your transcribed content easily.

**Highlights:** Real-time voice to text transcription, AI-powered text summarization, Tone adjustment and editing, Import audio from other apps, Multi-language support and translation, Direct sharing of transcribed notes

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Professional (Weekly) | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Professional (Weekly) | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Trial Professional (Weekly) | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Professional (Monthly) | $8.99 | per month |
| Professional (Monthly) | $12.99 | per month |
| Professional (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| Professional (Annual) | $44.99 | per year |


### Lectern

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lectern-text-to-speech-reader/id6811200281)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lectern Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Lectern Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Lectern Pro Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Transcribe Speech to Text free?

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

### Is Lectern free?

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

### Do Transcribe Speech to Text or Lectern have ads?

Neither Transcribe Speech to Text nor Lectern shows ads.

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