Comparison

Utterly vs SeeSpoken

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

Head to head
About

Utterly

Features
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Utterly private. Utterly accurate. Utterly offline. Turn speech into text in 26 languages — right on your device, with complete privacy. No internet required. No account needed. Utterly transcribes speech in real time using on-device AI. Whether you are captioning a lecture, recording an interview, or transcribing a voice memo, every word stays on your device. Nothing is ever sent to the cloud. Loved by users worldwide — including members of the deaf and hard-of-hearing community who describe it as life-changing. KEY FEATURES • LIVE TRANSCRIPTION — See words appear as they are spoken, in real time • 26 LANGUAGES — English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Swedish, Danish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, and more • 100% OFFLINE — Works without internet, anywhere: on flights, in basements, off the grid • COMPLETE PRIVACY — Your audio never leaves your device. Zero cloud processing • FILE TRANSCRIPTION — Drop any audio or video file and get a full transcript • SYSTEM AUDIO (Mac) — Transcribe calls, podcasts, and videos from any app • LIVE CAPTIONS — Real-time captions for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community UTTERLY PRIVATE • All AI processing happens on your device using Apple Neural Engine • No account required — no email, no sign-up, no tracking • No internet connection needed — ever • Your audio and transcripts belong to you alone UTTERLY VERSATILE • Live microphone transcription with instant results • File transcription for audio and video files • System audio capture on Mac — transcribe any app • Share extension for quick transcription from other apps • Export and copy transcripts with one tap PERFECT FOR • Students captioning lectures and study sessions* • Journalists and podcasters transcribing interviews • Content creators generating subtitles and captions • Deaf and hard-of-hearing users accessing live conversations • Professionals in secure environments where cloud is not allowed • Language learners following along in real time * Transcription quality may vary depending on the noise level and proximity to the speaker SUPPORTED LANGUAGES 26 languages: Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Maltese, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Russian, Ukrainian, and Maltese. PRICING Free tier includes live transcription (only last few sentences visible) and 3 file transcriptions. Pro unlocks unlimited file transcription with weekly ($4.99), monthly ($12.99), and lifetime ($49.99) options.nscription quality may vary depending on the noise level and proximity to the speaker Questions or feedback? support@semanticbridge.org Privacy Policy: https://semanticbridge.org/apps/utterly/privacy Terms of Use: https://semanticbridge.org/apps/utterly/terms

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SeeSpoken

Features
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Live Transcribe & Notification for iPhone/iPad Make conversations and everyday sounds more accessible with real-time speech-to-text, live captions, live translation, notification, and more. Designed for Deaf and hard-of-hearing users, this app turns your iPhone into a powerful accessibility tool -without an account and with privacy at its core. FAMILY SHARING All features can be shared with your family through Apple Family Sharing. • Use the app across your family group • Help a loved one stay connected and informed REAL-TIME LIVE TRANSCRIPTION See spoken words appear on your screen as people talk. Use your iPhone/iPad for conversations, meetings, lectures, appointments, restaurants, and everyday communication. • Real-time speech-to-text transcription • Works offline with no data connection • Support for external microphones, including wired, Bluetooth, and USB microphones • Clear, easy-to-read live captions • No account required SOUND & SPEECH NOTIFICATIONS Stay aware of important sounds and spoken words around you. • Vibrate when a specified name or word is spoken • Get notified when critical sounds are detected • Know when speech resumes after a long pause • Use your iPhone as an extra layer of awareness throughout the day LIVE TRANSLATION Break language barriers while staying in the conversation. • Translate conversations in real time • Useful for meetings, lectures, travel, and everyday conversations • Follow both the original transcription and translation PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your conversations are yours. • No account required • Transcriptions stay on your device • Your transcript history is stored locally • Your data is not sent anywhere EXPORT & SHARE Keep your conversations when you need them. • Export transcripts and translations as text • Create and share PDF documents • Easily copy and share your transcriptions DESIGNED FOR DEAF & HARD OF HEARING Whether you're communicating one-on-one, participating in a group conversation, attending a meeting, or simply trying to stay aware of what's happening around you, your iPhone can help make spoken communication more accessible. Use it for: • Everyday conversations • Family and social gatherings • Work meetings • School and lectures • Doctor's appointments • Restaurants and noisy environments • Travel and public places • Communicating with hearing people A LIVE TRANSCRIBE ALTERNATIVE FOR IPHONE Looking for Live Transcribe and Sound Notifications on iPhone? Get similar essential accessibility features built specifically for iOS, including live transcription, sound detection, spoken-word notifications, offline speech-to-text, and live translation. No account. No complicated setup. Just open the app and start transcribing. Independent — Sustainable, iOS only, not affiliated with Google. Your conversations. Your device. Your privacy. Need help? Reach out to us at support@cheerrapp.com Terms of Use: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AOwPOjM_KxvGsqg84Nfvp9KS0HG6xtbQ Privacy Policy: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PbHboAQKLjy0S9p1DIpRjIGDRdHtW13V

Screenshots

Utterly4 screens
SeeSpoken4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Utterly at 17.0 against SeeSpoken's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Utterly sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and SeeSpoken sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Utterly versus SeeSpoken: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUtterlySeeSpoken
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size466 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSemantic Bridge LLCWeiliang Wang

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Utterly

Subscriptions2
  • Utterly Pro Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Utterly Pro Monthly$12.991 Month
One-time1
  • Utterly Pro (Lifetime)$49.99
2 purchases

SeeSpoken

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Annual$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Utterly free?
Utterly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SeeSpoken free?
SeeSpoken is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Utterly or SeeSpoken have ads?
Neither Utterly nor SeeSpoken shows ads.

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