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A tool that converts speech to text for Apple Watch, desktop, and mobile phones

A speech to text tool that allows users to quickly take notes, set reminders, and more by speaking to their Apple Watch, desktop, or mobile phone

Overall Viability
7.5
Market Need
8.5
User Interest
7.8
Competitive Landscape
6.5
Monetization Potential
7

Keyword Search Analysis

Keyword Monthly Search Volumes

KeywordAvg SearchesDifficultyCompetition
speech to text tool88045MEDIUM
apple watch dictation2600LOW
desktop transcription software3081HIGH
note taking app2220011LOW
voice to text conversion3310033LOW
transcribe audio to text6050050MEDIUM
audio to text converter9050038MEDIUM
google transcribe audio to text440038MEDIUM
speech to text online3310028LOW

Problem Statement

Based on Reddit discussions, several pain points are evident regarding speech-to-text tools:

  1. Accuracy Issues:

    • Users frequently report inaccuracies in transcription, especially with complex terminology or noisy environments. This is notable in the MachineLearning subreddit.
    • For instance, a user mentioned issues with simple tasks, referring to Vista's poor handling of voice commands (videos subreddit).
  2. Compatibility and Integration Challenges:

    • Users find it difficult to use existing speech-to-text tools across different platforms seamlessly, especially when switching from mobile to desktop or wearable devices.
  3. User Experience Issues:

    • On platforms like Apple Watch, text input methods such as Scribble or voice-to-text have been criticized for their inefficiency and inaccuracy. User comments indicate frustration when attempting to use these methods (e.g., r/AppleWatch).
  4. Cost and Accessibility:

    • There is a need for cost-effective solutions that provide high-quality, natural-sounding speech-to-text services (AskReddit).

Existing solutions like Microsoft Edge's built-in read-aloud function, Balabolka, and Voice Aloud have limitations, such as robotic voices and inadequate functionality for professional use (noveltranslations subreddit).

Target Audience Insights

From the data gathered:

  • Demographics:

    • Predominantly technophiles, students, professional writers, and individuals with physical or learning disabilities.
    • Users range from young adults to middle-aged professionals.
  • Interests:

    • High interest in productivity tools, language learning, accessibility features, and technology.
    • Usage spans professional work, academic needs, and personal productivity.
  • Behaviors:

    • Users prefer tools integrating smoothly into their existing workflows.
    • Thereā€™s a strong preference for cross-platform availability (Apple Watch, desktops, and mobile phones).
    • Many users are willing to try new tools but expect high-performance standards (e.g., writers subreddit).
  • Sentiments:

    • A mix of curiosity and dissatisfaction with current market offerings.
    • Appreciation for tools that are easy to use and integrate well with other technology.

Competitor Analysis

CompetitorStrengthsWeaknessesReddit Source
Dragon NaturallySpeakingHighly accurate, professional-gradeExpensive, complex setupr/MachineLearning
Google Voice TypingFree, good integration with AndroidInconsistent accuracy, limited customizationr/ArtificialInteligence
Otter.aiExcellent for transcriptions, collaborative featuresSteep monthly subscription, mobile app limitationsr/writers
Murf.aiHigh-quality voices, user-friendly interfaceExpensive, occasional accuracy issues with scientific termsr/Trending_Ai
Voice AloudFlexible voice options, regex correctionsClunky interface, poor library managementr/noveltranslations

Business Model

Monetization Strategies

  1. Freemium Model:

    • Basic features available for free.
    • Premium features available for a subscription fee (e.g., unlimited usage, advanced voice options).
  2. One-Time Purchase:

    • Offer the tool at a one-time cost with lifetime access.
  3. Enterprise Solutions:

    • Custom pricing for businesses requiring extensive usage and integration capabilities.

Cost Structure

  • Development Costs: Software development, maintenance, updates.
  • Cloud Services: Costs associated with cloud-based speech recognition and storage.
  • Marketing Expenses: Advertising, promotions, partnerships.
  • Customer Support: Providing technical support and customer service.

Partnerships and Resources

  • Technology Partners: Collaborate with cloud service providers like AWS or Google Cloud for backend services.
  • Strategic Partnerships: Partner with device manufacturers like Apple for better integration.

Minimum Viable Product (MVP) Plan

Core Features

  • Cross-platform compatibility (Apple Watch, desktop, mobile phone).
  • Real-time transcription with high accuracy.
  • Natural-sounding voices with different language options.
  • Basic text editing features (e.g., punctuation commands).

Timeline & Milestones

  1. Month 1-2:

    • Initial prototype development.
    • Basic speech recognition and transcription functionality.
  2. Month 3-4:

    • Cross-platform development (iOS, Android, Windows).
    • Integration with cloud services.
  3. Month 5-6:

    • Beta testing with a small group of users.
    • Incorporate feedback and fix bugs.
  4. Month 7-8:

    • Launch MVP.
    • Begin marketing and partnerships.

Success Metrics

  • User Acquisition: Number of downloads and active users.
  • User Retention: Percentage of users who continue using after initial download.
  • Accuracy Rate: Percentage of accurately transcribed words.
  • Customer Satisfaction: Feedback scores and reviews.

Go-to-Market Strategy

Introduction Plan

  • Soft Launch: Beta release to gather feedback from a controlled group of users.
  • Official Launch: Full-scale launch with marketing campaigns across social media, tech blogs, and forums.

Marketing and Sales Strategies

  • Content Marketing: Share informative content highlighting the toolā€™s features and use cases on platforms like YouTube and Medium.
  • Influencer Collaborations: Partner with tech influencers to review and promote the tool.
  • Discounts and Offers: Launch discounts for early adopters.

Primary Channels

  • App Stores: Apple App Store and Google Play Store for mobile users.
  • Official Website: Direct downloads and subscriptions via the toolā€™s website.
  • B2B Partnerships: Direct outreach to businesses and institutions for bulk usage licenses.

This comprehensive plan leverages insights from user discussions on Reddit to create a tool that addresses the core pain points of current speech-to-text solutions while offering a user-friendly and cost-effective alternative.

Relevant Sources

Speech-to-Text Tools

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Both Google and Apple speech-to-text systems are abominable embarrassments compared to Whisper

r/ChatGPT - August 19, 2023

The practice of having to jump over to the ChatGPT app just to get accurate transcription of what's coming out of your mouth is an annoying workflow, but is vastly superior in terms of...

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r/ChatGPT - December 15, 2023

The big difference though is Appleā€™s and Googleā€™s both run on device, whereas Whisper runs in the cloud. So if you ever use Appleā€™s speech to text without data, it will still work...

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r/ChatGPT - December 15, 2023

Meta's Wit AI is also good free speech to text and text to speech.

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Recommend AI Text-to-Speech Tools

r/ai_master - June 11, 2024

Any suggestions are welcome, but preferably paid ones with a trial period or a money-back guarantee.

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r/ai_master - June 11, 2024

Have you tried anything yourself? I use ElevenLabs, and they give you 10k characters for free to convert text to voice, but sometimes the intonation is off...

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Is there any good tool for speech to text?

r/shortcuts - December 11, 2023

The default dictate shortcut from iOS is absolutely terrible. It does not auto detect languages, it can not mix languages mostly, and it produces multiple errors in every sentence for me...

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r/shortcuts - December 11, 2023

Iā€™ve been trying out the app Aiko, itā€™s better than any other iOS option IMO. Itā€™s on-device neural network so itā€™s nearly 2GB but very impressive.

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Automatic Speech Recognition with Diarization

r/u_spmallick - March 12, 2024

Gone are the days when talking to our gadgets felt like a scene from a sci-fi movie. Today, it's our reality, thanks to advanced AI tools like OpenAI's GPT-4-o (omni) and Whisper models...

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Speech recognition through esp32

r/esp32 - June 14, 2024

I want to run a offline speech recognition system on a esp32, can anyone please tell how can I do it? I have esp32, esp32 lyraT module and es32 S3 ev board. Which of these would be best for this?

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r/esp32 - June 14, 2024

Perhaps the Espressif version may help, https://github.com/espressif/esp-sr

Apple Watch Experience

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My friend tried to text from her Apple Watch

r/ihadastroke - July 21, 2022

W E S T I N S Y M B O L

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r/ihadastroke - July 21, 2022

Nah I'm sure that was on purpose-

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r/ihadastroke - July 21, 2022

What candy

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My dadā€™s first time using Scribble to send a text from his Apple Watch...

r/AppleWatch - November 17, 2020

Gets the point across though šŸ˜…

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r/AppleWatch - November 16, 2020

Scroll with the crown, Iā€™ll give you different options on what the word will be

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r/AppleWatch - November 17, 2020

Looks like Playboi Carti is texting

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r/AppleWatch - November 16, 2020

Typing or scribbling legibly on the Apple watch is near impossible. I find it much better to use voice typing / dictation.

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r/AppleWatch - November 17, 2020

Iā€™ve only ever used voice-to-text when messaging on my watch. Does a surprisingly good job of declaring what I say.

Reminder and Note Apps

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Texted my husband from the toilet. He accidentally hit one of the Apple Watch suggested replies.

r/texts - December 25, 2023

Others included yummy and yum

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r/texts - December 25, 2023

The explosive kind

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r/texts - December 25, 2023

Answer: the bad kind.

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Create multiple reminders with one voice command

r/shortcuts - September 1, 2022

My goal is to be able to summon siri and tell her to add multiple items on my shopping list, like saying ā€œadd bread, eggs and milkā€ and create an individual reminder for each item...

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r/shortcuts - September 1, 2022

Most of it is fairly easy (I think). The only major problem I see is how to deal with two word items. Things like baked beans would create two list items...

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Apple Watch does not mute text conversations

r/AppleWatch - April 14, 2024

I have the 9 series and I have multiple conversations that are muted on my phone yet ping my wrist when the texts come through but they are muted on my phone...

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r/AppleWatch - April 14, 2024

I've seen this happen once or twice in the past, though not lately. Really the best thing to do is to open the messages app (on the watch) and swipe left on the thread...

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Reminder Apple Watch Shortcut

r/shortcuts - May 1, 2024

Hello,

I have the next problem with my apple watch: I have created a shortcut, that I can add an item to our shared grocery list in the reminders app...