# SpeechShot vs Russian21

The clearest difference is update cadence: Russian21 at every 5 days against SpeechShot's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SpeechShot sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Russian21 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SpeechShot ships an update every 2 weeks, Russian21 every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpeechShot | Russian21 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Size | 11 MB | 361 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.4** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [halfhitch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1785596875) | [OLE PETTER HAUGEN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1831337755) |

## What reviewers say

### SpeechShot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speechshot/id6739487702)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly supporter subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Kind Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $99.99 | one-time |


### Russian21

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/russian21/id6753718818)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Russian21 Pro | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpeechShot free?

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

### Is Russian21 free?

Russian21 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do SpeechShot or Russian21 have ads?

Neither SpeechShot nor Russian21 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SpeechShot or Russian21?

SpeechShot ships an update every 2 weeks, and Russian21 every 5 days. Most recently, SpeechShot was updated on October 12, 2026 and Russian21 on October 4, 2026.

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