Comparison

Speak2Text vs Transcribe

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

Head to head
About

Speak2Text

Features
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Speak2Text - Real-Time Speech to Text for Accessibility Transform spoken words into live text instantly. Designed specifically for deaf and hard-of-hearing users, SpeakText provides real-time speech transcription to help you stay connected in conversations, meetings, and daily interactions. Key Features: • Real-time speech-to-text conversion • Bluetooth headset and microphone support • Large, easy-to-read text display • Works offline - no internet required • Privacy-focused - all processing happens on your device • Optimized for accessibility needs Perfect for: • Following conversations in noisy environments • Participating in meetings and lectures • Understanding phone calls through speakers • Connecting with family and friends • Professional and educational settings Privacy & Security: Your audio is processed entirely on your device. No recordings are stored, saved, or transmitted. Your conversations remain completely private. Experience seamless communication with technology designed to break down barriers and enhance accessibility for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community.

About

Transcribe

This app converts spoken words into text in real-time on your screen. It supports over 100 languages and dialects, allowing you to follow conversations, meetings, and lectures with ease. Save and review transcripts for later reference.

Highlights
  • Real-time speech to text
  • Supports 100+ languages
  • Transcript history
  • Share transcripts
  • Works in noisy environments
  • Offline use not specified
Features
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Hear Every Conversation Instantly with Live Transcribe Missing what people are saying? Struggling to follow conversations? Live Transcribe turns speech into text on your screen in real time—just open the app and start listening. WHAT YOU'LL GET See spoken words appear as text instantly on your screen. Follow conversations in noisy environments, meetings, lectures, and everyday interactions. Read back what was said with full transcript history. Switch between 100 languages and dialects on the fly. YOUR REAL-TIME COMMUNICATION TOOL Never miss a word again. Live Transcribe works in one-on-one conversations, group discussions, classrooms, doctor's appointments, phone calls on speaker, TV and video content, and any situation where you need speech converted to text. WORKS IN YOUR LANGUAGE Available in 100 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Hindi, Portuguese, Russian, and many more. SAVE YOUR TRANSCRIPTS Keep a history of every conversation you transcribe. Review past transcripts anytime. Share transcripts with others for reference. PERFECT FOR People who are deaf or hard of hearing. Following fast-paced meetings and lectures. Understanding speakers in noisy environments. Communicating across language barriers. Keeping a written record of important conversations. HOW IT WORKS Open the app and point your device toward the speaker. Watch speech appear as text in real time on your screen. Scroll back to review anything you missed. Save transcripts for later. From doctor visits to classroom lectures to dinner table conversations—never miss what matters. Download Live Transcribe and stay connected to every conversation. Transcription accuracy may vary based on background noise, accents, and audio clarity. You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription through an In-App Purchase. • Auto-renewable subscription • Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase https://livetranscribeapp8.wordpress.com/privacy-policy https://livetranscribeapp8.wordpress.com/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Speak2Text1 screens
Transcribe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Speak2Text at none against Transcribe's 2. Speak2Text also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 days) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). On price, ads 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. Transcribe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Speak2Text asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speak2Text ships an update every 2 days, Transcribe every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Speak2Text versus Transcribe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeak2TextTranscribe
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDANIEL GREENValerian Kokhreidze

In-app purchases

None

Speak2Text

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Transcribe

Subscriptions2
  • Pro (weekly)3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Pro (annual)$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Speak2Text free?
Speak2Text is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Transcribe free?
Transcribe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Speak2Text or Transcribe have ads?
Neither Speak2Text nor Transcribe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Speak2Text or Transcribe?
Speak2Text ships an update every 2 days, and Transcribe every 10 days. Most recently, Speak2Text was updated on October 28, 2026 and Transcribe on October 31, 2026.

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