# TalkWrite vs Wave

The clearest difference is ads: Wave at none against TalkWrite's shown. TalkWrite's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TalkWrite sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Wave sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TalkWrite ships an update every 2 days, Wave every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on December 23, 2025 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TalkWrite | Wave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.9 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-ai-notes-for-meetings/id6745816132/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **39** |
| Positive reviews | — | 98.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 26 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Bofeite Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1791936006) | [TeamPulse Solutions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807210133) |

## What reviewers say

### TalkWrite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkwrite/id6742402375)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| VIP Annual Subscription | $99.99 | per year |


### Wave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-ai-notes-for-meetings/id6745816132)

This app records meetings, transcribes them with speaker identification, and provides AI-powered summaries and sentiment analysis. Users can edit, search, and share transcripts across devices, with advanced features available through a subscription.

**Highlights:** Multi-speaker transcription, Speaker labeling, AI-powered summaries, Emotion and sentiment analysis, Searchable transcripts, Export and share options, Cloud syncing

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wave Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Wave Pro Yearly | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Reliable summaries
- 🚀 Top-notch tool
- 🚀 Meeting magic
- 🚀 Keeps me organized
- 🚀 Incredible accuracy


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TalkWrite free?

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

### Is Wave free?

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

### Do TalkWrite or Wave have ads?

TalkWrite shows ads; Wave does not.

### Which is updated more often, TalkWrite or Wave?

TalkWrite ships an update every 2 days, and Wave every 6 days. Most recently, TalkWrite was updated on December 23, 2025 and Wave on September 25, 2026.

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