Comparison

Chat Stream vs Talkie

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

Head to head
About

Chat Stream

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Easy to use just type in your username and it works well keeps updating as things happen you can easily keep track of all of the details on screen from the app. Everything stays private and on device when you close the app everything clears out. Messages clear over time so that the system memory doesn’t become overloaded. Overall makes for a nice light weight application.

About

Talkie

Features
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Talkie gives a voice to those who can't speak. Designed for people with ALS, speech disabilities, or anyone who needs help communicating, Talkie uses AI to turn your words into natural speech. HOW IT WORKS Talkie listens to your conversation partner through the microphone, understands the context, and suggests personalized responses. Tap a response and Talkie speaks it for you in a natural voice. NEW: GROUP CONVERSATIONS At dinner or in a meeting, Talkie recognizes who is speaking and helps you reply to each person. Voices are recognized right on your iPhone and never leave it. FEATURES β€’ Group mode β€” Talkie recognizes who is speaking around the table (new) β€’ Speak in calls β€” the person on the call hears your phrases (phone, FaceTime) β€’ AI-powered contextual responses β€” suggestions tailored to each conversation β€’ Free typing β€” type anything you want to say and Talkie speaks it β€’ Voice cloning β€” speak with your own voice using AI β€’ Smart memory β€” Talkie remembers your preferences to personalize responses β€’ Bilingual β€” French and English β€’ Adjustable speech speed β€” set the pace to your comfort β€’ Accessible interface β€” designed for simplicity and ease of use WHO IS IT FOR? β€’ People with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) β€’ People with speech impairments β€’ Anyone who needs communication assistance Talkie is more than an app β€” it's your voice.

Screenshots

Chat Stream4 screens
Talkie4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Chat Stream at 4 against Talkie's 1. Chat Stream also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Chat Stream versus Talkie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChat StreamTalkie
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElliot WilliamsSAMUEL LEONARDO GRACIO

In-app purchases

None

Chat Stream

No in-app purchases

None

Talkie

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chat Stream free?
Chat Stream is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Talkie free?
Talkie is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chat Stream or Talkie have ads?
Neither Chat Stream nor Talkie shows ads.

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