Comparison

TalkText vs Audar

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TalkText

Convert any written content into natural-sounding audio with this versatile text-to-speech application. It supports various input methods, including document scanning, image text recognition, and web page reading, making content accessible on the go.

Highlights
  • Document scanning (PDF, Word)
  • Image text recognition
  • Web page reader
  • YouTube transcription
  • 100+ AI voices
  • Customizable playback speed
  • Offline functionality (Pro)
Features
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Turn meetings, lectures, interviews and voice notes into text, right on your iPhone. TalkText runs an AI speech model on your device, so your recordings are never uploaded. It even works in Airplane Mode. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Transcription happens 100% on your iPhone • No account, no cloud, nothing to leak • Works offline, anywhere ACCURATE, IN 100+ LANGUAGES • Powered by Whisper Large v3 Turbo, running locally • Automatic language detection, or pick one yourself • Custom words for names, brands and jargon KNOW WHO SAID WHAT • Speakers are separated automatically • Name them once and every line updates • Speaker labels carry over to your exports RECORD OR IMPORT • One tap to record, hours long, screen locked • Import audio and video: MP3, M4A, WAV, MP4, MOV and more • Open files from other apps straight into TalkText READ, LISTEN, SHARE • Text highlights in sync with playback, tap any line to jump there • Search inside transcripts and across your library • Folders to keep work, classes and podcasts apart • Export as text (TXT) or subtitles (SRT), or share the audio SUMMARIES WITH APPLE INTELLIGENCE • Key points and action items from long recordings • Generated on-device on supported iPhones GREAT FOR Meetings, lectures, interviews, podcasts, YouTube and TikTok subtitles, journaling and quick voice memos. TALKTEXT PRO TalkText is a subscription app. Pro unlocks everything: unlimited full-length transcripts, speaker labels, Apple Intelligence summaries, and subtitle and audio export. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://magic-drip-49c.notion.site/TalkText-Privacy-Policy-2639e6b9311080948771f023f11503b7 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Audar

Features
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Audar is your AI-powered interpreter. Real conversations. Real meaning. Real cultural understanding. Speak naturally — Audar listens, understands intent, and speaks back in their language with natural voice. Not word-by-word translation. Not robotic phrases. True interpretation that captures tone, context, and culture. Why Audar? • AI consecutive interpretation — meaning over words • Cultural notes that prevent misunderstandings • Real-time voice in 50+ languages • Multilingual chat that translates as you type • Voice messages with original + translated audio • Live face-to-face mode for in-person conversations • Privacy-first — your audio is NEVER stored on our servers Pricing — designed for everyone: • 5 free voice interpretations daily — forever • Unlimited text interpretation in chat — always free • Day Pass: $1.99 — 24 hours unlimited voice • Week Pass: $9.99 — 7 days unlimited (perfect for travel) Built for travelers, business professionals, students, families crossing language barriers, and anyone who needs more than literal translation. 50+ languages including Kazakh, Russian, English, Chinese, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Portuguese, Italian, Hindi, Turkish, Vietnamese and more. Made in Kazakhstan. Built for the world.

Screenshots

TalkText4 screens
Audar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Audar at every 5 days against TalkText's every 13 months. Audar also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TalkText sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Audar sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TalkText ships an update every 13 months, Audar every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
TalkText versus Audar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTalkTextAudar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.215.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size623 MB139 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMuhammed Ali BalcMural Turan

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TalkText

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Yearly$59.991 Year
2 purchases

Audar

One-time2
  • Day Pass$1.99
  • Week Pass$9.99

Questions

Is TalkText free?
TalkText is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Audar free?
Audar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TalkText or Audar have ads?
Neither TalkText nor Audar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TalkText or Audar?
TalkText ships an update every 13 months, and Audar every 5 days. Most recently, TalkText was updated on October 21, 2026 and Audar on October 13, 2026.

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