Speechless
Speechless is an app available on the App Store that converts audios into text. With this app, users can read reviews, compare customer rat...
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What is Speechless?
Speechless is an iOS app that converts audio recordings into text and offers translation features, using OpenAI’s Whisper model to provide automated transcriptions and multi-language support. The app targets users who need fast, on-device or cloud-assisted transcription — such as journalists, students, podcasters, researchers, and multilingual teams — and presents a simple mobile interface for recording, importing audio files, and receiving transcribed text. Key features include live recording-to-text, uploading existing audio for batch transcription, automatic language detection and translation, and export/share options so transcriptions can be copied, saved, or sent to other apps. The app emphasizes speed and convenience with minimal setup, some adjustable settings for transcription quality, and subscription-based access to extended quotas and advanced processing.
Speechless pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
The App Store listing describes a free tier that provides a limited number of transcription minutes for trial use and a subscription (paid plan) that unlocks additional monthly or yearly minutes, priority processing, and advanced features; pricing is presented in-app and billed through Apple (upgrade to subscription removes minute limits and enables faster processing and translation).
Speechless pros
- Uses OpenAI Whisper for high-quality automatic transcription
- Supports multiple languages and automatic language detection
- Can transcribe live recordings directly from the iPhone microphone
- Allows importing existing audio files for batch transcription
- Provides built-in translation of transcripts into other languages
- Simple, mobile-first user interface designed for quick recordings
- Quick export and share options (copy, share to other apps)
- Offers on-device processing options to protect basic privacy
- Shows transcript timestamps or simple navigation for longer audio
- Offers trimming or selecting portions of audio before transcribing
- Provides a free tier or trial to test basic transcription
- Subscription unlocks higher-minute quotas and faster processing
- Developer updates and App Store listing show active maintenance
- Lightweight app size suitable for iPhone storage limits
- Supports multiple file formats for input audio
Speechless cons
- Free tier has limited minutes and may be insufficient for heavy users
- Subscription required for high-volume or priority processing
- Some advanced features (batch or long-file processing) gated behind paywall
- Accuracy may drop in noisy environments or with heavy accents
- No desktop/macOS native app listed on the store page
- Reliance on Whisper/OpenAI may require network for best results
- Limited granular editing tools inside the app for transcripts
- Unclear or limited offline functionality for all features
Frequently asked questions about Speechless
How accurate are Speechless transcriptions?
Speechless uses OpenAI’s Whisper model which delivers strong baseline accuracy for clear speech and common languages; accuracy may decrease with background noise, overlapping speakers, heavy accents, or low-quality recordings, so for best results record in quiet environments and use the highest-quality audio available.
Does Speechless translate transcripts to other languages?
Yes — the app includes translation of transcribed text into supported target languages automatically or on demand, allowing users to get both the original transcript and a translated version within the app for easier sharing or review.
Can I transcribe long audio files or many recordings?
You can import long files, but heavy or lengthy transcription is subject to the app’s minute quotas; longer files and batch processing are supported but may require a subscription to access higher monthly limits or priority processing for large workloads.
Is there a free version and what does it include?
Speechless offers a free tier that grants a limited number of transcription minutes so users can test functionality; the free tier covers basic live recording and small imports, while higher-volume usage, faster processing, and additional features require a paid subscription purchased through the App Store.
How is billing handled for paid plans?
Subscriptions and any in-app purchases are billed through Apple’s App Store system; upgrading to a subscription is done inside the app and follows Apple’s standard renewal, cancellation, and billing policies shown during purchase.
Does Speechless work offline to protect privacy?
Some basic on-device transcription may be available, but the store listing indicates the app leverages OpenAI’s Whisper and cloud processing for best results, so for advanced transcription and translation features an internet connection may be required and users should check in-app settings for explicit offline mode availability.
Which audio formats can I import?
The app accepts common audio formats exported or saved on your device for transcription; supported file types include typical mobile audio formats (such as M4A, MP3, WAV), though exact format support and limits are listed in the app UI when importing files.
Can I export or share transcripts to other apps?
Yes — Speechless includes export and share options so you can copy text, save transcripts to files, or share them with other apps and services directly from the transcription result screen.
Is there speaker diarization (speaker separation) available?
The store listing does not advertise advanced speaker diarization features explicitly; basic timestamps and navigation are available, but automatic multi-speaker labeling may be limited or absent and enterprise-level diarization likely isn’t included in the base app.
What languages are supported for transcription and translation?
Speechless supports a wide selection of common languages for transcription and translation via the underlying Whisper model; the exact list of supported languages and detection behavior is visible inside the app’s language settings and is updated as the developer expands support.