SpiikWhat TLDL does well
- Flashcards, quizzes, mind maps and audio recaps
- Lists support for 100+ languages
- Offers a lifetime purchase
Where TLDL falls short
- $99.99 a year, against $49.99 for Spiik Pro
- Requires iOS 18 or later
- Its listing doesn't mention speaker labels or subtitle export
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 is TLDL?
Its App Store listing shows $99.99 a year, $49.99 a semester, $19.99 a month, or $199.99 for lifetime access.
Is there a cheaper alternative to TLDL?
Yes. Spiik Pro is $49.99 for a whole year in the US.
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 Spotted something out of date?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.