Comparison

Speech Notes vs Voca

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

Head to head
About

Speech Notes

Features
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Stop typing while you should be listening. Record a meeting, a class or a quick idea, and Speech Notes turns it into a word-for-word transcript and clear notes with AI. RECORD OR UPLOAD β€’ One tap to record, even with your phone locked or while you use other apps β€’ Upload audio and video files, or a PDF to summarize β€’ Recordings of up to 5 hours WORD-FOR-WORD TRANSCRIPTS β€’ Knows who said what, with names and timestamps β€’ Follow along as you listen: the words light up as they're spoken β€’ 60+ languages, detected automatically β€’ Search, edit and rename speakers AI NOTES IN SECONDS β€’ Overview, key points, decisions and next steps β€’ Templates for meetings, lectures, interviews, voice notes and more β€’ Short, medium or long, and translated into another language β€’ Listen to your summary read aloud ASK THE AI β€’ Chat with any recording: "What did we decide?", "Explain this concept" TASKS AND FOLDERS β€’ Action items from every note, with who does what, in one To-do list β€’ Organize notes in folders and find them fast β€’ Share as PDF or text in one tap We'll let you know when your notes are ready, so you can close the app while it works. Please let people know before you record them. SPEECH NOTES PREMIUM 20 hours of transcription a month, recordings of up to 5 hours and all AI features. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation, or at the end of the free trial if there is one. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://privacy.owltaps.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://privacy.owltaps.com

About

Voca

Features
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Speak. Copy. Share. It’s that simple. Stop typing your messages: transcribe your voice and share or copy your notes instantly. Whether you're dictating a message, jotting down an idea on the fly, or drafting a social media post, Voca helps you boost your productivity. How does it work? Tap the microphone, speak naturally, and your text appears with remarkable accuracy thanks to AI. Copy it or share it directly to your favorite apps in a single tap. You can also import audio to transcribe within Voca, or transcribe audio directly from another app (compatible with apps that support audio sharing). Why Voca? - Ultra-accurate AI-powered transcription - Clean, distraction-free interface - Instant sharing to any app - Compatible with VoiceOver and iOS accessibility settings - Secure data: audio is encrypted during transfer and processed on our servers only for the duration of the transcription, then deleted within 7 days. No marketing tracking, no ads, no data resale Key Features: - Optimized transcription for 13 languages: French, English, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Hindi, and Russian - Intelligent formatting available in settings - AI text enhancement option - Copy or share your transcriptions - Your transcriptions belong to you: they're saved locally in your history, and synced through your personal iCloud only if you choose to - iOS integration with widgets and Live Activities Transcription in Voca requires a subscription beyond the free trial. Voca offers a weekly, monthly, and annual subscription, which unlocks the entire app. Prices are shown in the app and may vary by country. Payment will be charged to your Apple account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA) : https://voca-website.workers.rocks/terms Politique de confidentialitΓ© : https://voca-website.workers.rocks/privacy

Screenshots

Speech Notes4 screens
Voca4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Speech Notes at monthly against Voca's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Speech Notes sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days and Voca sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speech Notes ships an update monthly, Voca every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Speech Notes versus Voca: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeech NotesVoca
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly β€” betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size14 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJose SaponOverride SAS

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Speech Notes

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Weekly3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Premium Weekly$8.997 Days
  • Premium Annual$79.991 Year
One-time4
  • Speech Into Text - Premium$2.99
  • Small Credits Pack$4.99
  • Medium Credits Pack$6.99
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  • Large Credits Pack$8.99
5 purchases

Voca

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time2
  • 60 additional minutes$0.99
  • 180 additional minutes$1.99

Questions

Is Speech Notes free?
Speech Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Voca free?
Voca is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Speech Notes or Voca have ads?
Neither Speech Notes nor Voca shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Speech Notes or Voca?
Speech Notes ships an update monthly, and Voca every 4 months. Most recently, Speech Notes was updated on October 31, 2026 and Voca on October 31, 2026.

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