Spiik

Review

Rev review 2026

Our verdict

Rev's strength is human transcription, when every word has to be right. For everyday meetings, lectures and interviews on Apple devices, Spiik's AI transcription costs a fraction of the price at $49.99 a year.

Rev at a glance, checked October 31, 2026.
Human transcription$1.99 a minute
Essentials$25.49 a month per seat billed yearly, or $29.99 monthly, 5,000 AI minutes
Pro$47.99 a month per seat billed yearly, or $59.99 monthly, 10,000 AI minutes
Free plan45 AI minutes a month, English only
App Store rating4.5 from about 4,400 US ratings

What Rev does well

  • Human transcribers for legal or broadcast work
  • Large monthly AI minute allowances
  • An established service

Where Rev falls short

  • About $306 a year per seat for Essentials
  • The free plan is English only
  • One hour of human transcription costs about $119

Why we'd pick Spiik instead

Spiik Pro costs $49.99 a year, with no monthly minute cap and no bot in your calls. It keeps your audio, works in more than 100 languages, and turns any recording into notes, quizzes, flashcards or a mind map, on iPhone, iPad and Mac. On a Mac with Apple silicon, it can also transcribe offline with no duration limit.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Rev cost?

Human transcription is $1.99 a minute. AI plans start at $25.49 a month per seat billed yearly, or $29.99 monthly.

Is Rev worth it?

For work that needs a human, yes. For everyday transcription, Spiik Pro is $49.99 a year with no monthly minute cap.

Sources

Competitor facts come from the public pages below, checked on October 31, 2026. Prices are US prices, change often and can vary by country and offer. We compare price, limits, features and platforms rather than accuracy percentages, because we know of no independent test that covers these apps side by side. Spotted something out of date? Email [email protected] and we will fix it.

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Spiik is an AI voice recorder and transcription app for iPhone, iPad and Mac, made by Fadel.io OÜ in Estonia. It records, transcribes and translates in 100+ languages, labels speakers, and turns a recording into notes, summaries, quizzes, flashcards and mind maps. It has 4.5 stars from 20,000+ App Store ratings worldwide. Spiik Pro costs $49.99 a year with a 7-day free trial, or $9.99 a month, in the US.

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