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CaptionNow 廣東話即時字幕・語音轉文字 vs SpeakNotes

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

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About

CaptionNow 廣東話即時字幕・語音轉文字

Features
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A real-time speech-to-text tool built around two things: accuracy and low latency. The developer is hard of hearing, and couldn't find a single app that handled Hong Kong Cantonese properly — the code-switching between Chinese and English, the technical terminology — while staying accurate and returning results instantly. So this one got built. Every decision in it comes from what actually holds up in daily use, not from a feature checklist. Features Live transcript — Text appears as you speak. No waiting for the sentence to finish. Captions for audio playing on your phone — Not just the microphone. Video calls, videos, and podcasts get transcribed too, which most comparable tools can't do. Floating captions — Picture-in-Picture keeps captions on screen while you use other apps. You pick the language; it doesn't guess — Mandarin (Taiwan / Mainland), Hong Kong Cantonese including Chinese-English code-switching, and English (US / UK / India / Hong Kong). Once you choose, it stays there — no drifting between languages mid-sentence. Offline recognition — Download a language pack on iOS 26 or later and it works without a network connection. Built for long reading sessions — No decorative clutter. Comfortable to watch through an entire lecture. Who it's for Deaf and hard-of-hearing users — Everyday communication support. See what's being said. Students — Live lecture notes, without losing the thread while you try to keep up. Professionals — Meeting minutes and interview transcripts, handled as they happen. Specifications This is transcription, not translation. What goes in is what comes out — with one exception: spoken Cantonese is transcribed into standard written Chinese, with English terms kept inline as spoken. Online mode uses a cloud recognition engine. Offline mode requires iOS 26 or later. Real examples of recognition errors are welcome — they're the most effective way to improve accuracy right now. Terms of Use (EULA): https://garnet-marimba-2dd.notion.site/Terms-of-Service-2d2f598ba98e80e5b065d198d8acf404?source=copy_link Privacy Policy: https://garnet-marimba-2dd.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-2d2f598ba98e80af99bae73136d3a3b9?source=copy_link

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SpeakNotes

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SpeakNotes-AI Notes & Meeting SpeakNotes is an AI-powered voice note app that helps you capture thoughts, conversations, meetings, and daily ideas with ease. Simply record your voice, and SpeakNotes will turn your audio into clear transcripts and structured summaries, so you can review important information anytime. Whether you are recording a quick personal thought, a work discussion, a meeting, a lecture, or an inspiration that suddenly comes to mind, SpeakNotes helps you keep everything organized and easy to revisit. Core Features * AI Voice Recording: Record your ideas, meetings, conversations, lectures, or daily voice memos with one tap. Capture important moments without interrupting your flow. * Accurate Transcription: Convert your recordings into readable text automatically. No need to manually type or organize messy notes after recording. * AI-Powered Summaries: SpeakNotes extracts key points from your recordings and turns long transcripts into concise, structured summaries, helping you quickly understand and review what matters. * Easy Review & Recap: Go back to your notes anytime. Use transcripts and summaries to review ideas, decisions, tasks, and important details from work or personal life. * Designed for Personal & Work Scenarios: Use SpeakNotes for personal reflections, brainstorming, meeting notes, study review, interviews, voice memos, and daily planning. Why Choose SpeakNotes? * Capture thoughts before they disappear: Speak freely and let AI help you turn scattered ideas into organized notes. * Save time after every recording: Instead of replaying long audio, quickly read transcripts and summaries. * Make every voice note useful: SpeakNotes helps transform raw recordings into clear information that is easier to review, remember, and act on. * Stay focused in the moment: During conversations, meetings, or personal thinking, you can stay present while SpeakNotes handles the note-taking. Who is SpeakNotes for? * Professionals: Record meetings, discussions, client calls, and work ideas, then quickly review transcripts and AI-generated summaries. * Students: Capture lectures, study notes, and learning reflections, and revisit key points anytime. * Creators & Thinkers: Save inspiration, brainstorming ideas, and personal thoughts before they disappear. * Everyday Users: Perfect for voice memos, daily reflections, personal planning, and quick idea capture. SpeakNotes helps you record better, think clearer, and review faster. Start using SpeakNotes today and turn every voice recording into a clear, useful note. Terms of Service: https://apps.me/speaknotes-terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://apps.me/speaknotes-privacy-policy/

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CaptionNow 廣東話即時字幕・語音轉文字4 screens
SpeakNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CaptionNow 廣東話即時字幕・語音轉文字 at weekly against SpeakNotes's every 5 weeks. SpeakNotes's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). 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. CaptionNow 廣東話即時字幕・語音轉文字 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and SpeakNotes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CaptionNow 廣東話即時字幕・語音轉文字 ships an update weekly, SpeakNotes every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 10, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
CaptionNow 廣東話即時字幕・語音轉文字 versus SpeakNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCaptionNow 廣東話即時字幕・語音轉文字SpeakNotes
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJunyi HEABV Mobile

In-app purchases

4 purchases

CaptionNow 廣東話即時字幕・語音轉文字

Subscriptions1
  • Plus Tier$6.991 Month
One-time3
  • 補充時數包- 1小時$2.99
  • 3小時$5.99
  • 8小時$12.99
2 purchases

SpeakNotes

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly Plan3 Days trial$17.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly Plan3 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is CaptionNow 廣東話即時字幕・語音轉文字 free?
CaptionNow 廣東話即時字幕・語音轉文字 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SpeakNotes free?
SpeakNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CaptionNow 廣東話即時字幕・語音轉文字 or SpeakNotes have ads?
Neither CaptionNow 廣東話即時字幕・語音轉文字 nor SpeakNotes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CaptionNow 廣東話即時字幕・語音轉文字 or SpeakNotes?
CaptionNow 廣東話即時字幕・語音轉文字 ships an update weekly, and SpeakNotes every 5 weeks. Most recently, CaptionNow 廣東話即時字幕・語音轉文字 was updated on October 10, 2026 and SpeakNotes on October 10, 2026.

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