Comparison

Speak Me vs Whisper文字起こし

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

Head to head
About

Speak Me

This app allows users to communicate by writing on a screen, which is then spoken aloud. It's useful for individuals with speech difficulties or those learning English or Japanese, offering handwriting recognition, text typing, and a dictionary.

Highlights
  • Handwriting recognition to speech
  • Text typing input
  • Dictionary with definitions
  • Save words and phrases
  • Passcode lock for settings
  • Buzzer for attention
  • Favourites for quick phrases
Features
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Speak Me helps you communicate when speaking or typing is difficult. Write a word, phrase, or sentence with your finger or a stylus. Speak Me recognises your handwriting and reads it aloud with a tap. Use it to communicate with family, friends, carers, teachers, and healthcare professionals. Keep useful phrases close at hand, type when that is easier, and get someone’s attention with the built-in call button. KEY FEATURES • Handwrite text and hear it spoken aloud • Type with the keyboard when preferred • Save frequently used words and phrases for quick access • Choose English or Japanese handwriting recognition • Use the call button to attract attention • Keep a history of spoken phrases • Work without a network connection • Optional controls to prevent accidental changes Speak Me is designed for people who need a simple, direct way to make themselves heard.

About

Whisper文字起こし

Features
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Whisper文字起こしは、OpenAI Whisper(whisper.cpp)を iPhone 上で動かす音声文字起こしアプリです。 【主な機能】 ・マイク録音の文字起こし ・音声・動画ファイルのインポート(m4a / wav / mp3 / mp4 / mov など) ・多言語(日本語、英語、中国語ほか設定画面の言語一覧) ・履歴の保存・検索・お気に入り ・txt / json / csv / srt へのエクスポート、共有 【オフラインについて】 初回起動時に Whisper モデルを Hugging Face からダウンロードします(Base 既定で約142MB)。ダウンロード完了後、文字起こし処理は端末内のみで完結し、音声・文字起こし結果を開発者サーバーへ送信しません。 【必要環境】 ・iOS 17.0 以降の実機(Simulator 非対応) ・マイク利用時は許可が必要です 広告・トラッキング・アプリ内課金はありません。 【免責】文字起こし結果は AI による参考情報であり、正確性は保証されません。重要な用途では必ず内容をご確認ください。 https://porarrirr.github.io/offline-whisper-transcriber-ios/disclaimer.html

Screenshots

Speak Me3 screens
Whisper文字起こし4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Whisper文字起こし at Free against Speak Me's $7.99. Whisper文字起こし also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 months). Speak Me's advantage is chart position (#193 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On 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

Whisper文字起こし is free to download; Speak Me costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speak Me ships an update every 8 months, Whisper文字起こし every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Speak Me versus Whisper文字起こし: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeak MeWhisper文字起こし
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#193 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCatalystwoharuto nomura

In-app purchases

None

Speak Me

No in-app purchases

None

Whisper文字起こし

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Speak Me free?
Speak Me costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Whisper文字起こし free?
Whisper文字起こし is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Speak Me or Whisper文字起こし have ads?
Neither Speak Me nor Whisper文字起こし shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Speak Me or Whisper文字起こし?
Speak Me ships an update every 8 months, and Whisper文字起こし every 3 days. Most recently, Speak Me was updated on October 6, 2026 and Whisper文字起こし on October 11, 2026.

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