# Transcribe: Adaptive Playback

> Audio player with adaptive playback controls for transcription and note-taking. (iPhone/iPad app by JOY VENTURES PTY LTD.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcribe-adaptive-playback/id1111883716 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [JOY VENTURES PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/914433695)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 1.70/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 22 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-10-02
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcribe-adaptive-playback/id1111883716/reviews.md

## What is Transcribe?

A powerful audio player that gives you control over playback to enable faster transcription of any audio. With features such as smart pause you can adjust the timing of the playback to personalise the playback to your typing speed and the speed of the speaker. 

Transcribe is a modern, fully featured audio utility with a simple, intuitive interface.

- Adjust playback to pause every x seconds allowing you to keep your flow of typing
- Customise forward and back skip amounts
- Jump to specific parts of the audio
- Slow down playback
- Save individual recording settings
- Automatically transcribe snippets of audio
- Record audio
- Import audio from other sources
- Export recorded audio
- Create and export notes 

Transcribe is free to use for audio recordings less that 10 minutes. Recordings longer than 10 minutes require an In App Purchase.

Purchase options:

Monthly Subscription to Transcribe $3.99 USD per month.
Yearly Subscription to Transcribe $19.99 USD per year.
Once off 1-Year of Transcribe for $24.99 USD.

Information regarding subscriptions:
- Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase
- Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period
- Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal
- Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase
- No cancellation of the current subscription during active subscription period

Transcribe’s privacy policy: http://harback.co/pages/privacy-policy.html

## Key features

- Adaptive playback speed control
- Smart pause for transcription flow
- Customizable skip amounts
- Audio recording and import
- Note creation and export
- Automatic transcription snippets

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Subscription | $3.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-Year Purchase | $24.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcribe-adaptive-playback/id1111883716/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Basic design needing upgrades

*2020-04-11, version 1.0*

Only free to download, you have to have a paid subscription to use the app.  It works but would be better if some features were better placed. For example, if the playback speed were on the screen where playback was it would be better than having to stop playback each time to go into settings to adjust.

### 3/5 — Cannot cancel subscription

*2019-03-14, version 1.0*

Features are good, but I cannot cancel my subscription. I see no option for account settings, where I should be able to cancel.

### 1/5 — Mm

*2016-12-27, version 1.0*

How do you import audio from other sources? Cannot figure it out for the life of me.

**Developer response:** Hi Mmmoon5, To import audio from other apps, go to the other app (e.g., Voice Memos), select 'share' (often just an icon, a square box with an arrow) on the selected audio. From there you can choose 'Save to Transcribe' from the options. It is quite confusing I know, unfortunately this is only current way in iOS. Send an email to support@joyventures.cc if I can help you more!
- Luke

## Frequently asked questions about Transcribe

### What is Transcribe's main function?

Transcribe is an audio player designed to help users transcribe audio faster. It offers features like smart pause and adjustable playback speeds to personalize the listening experience for transcription.

### How does Transcribe handle audio length limitations?

Transcribe is free for audio recordings under 10 minutes. For recordings longer than 10 minutes, an in-app purchase is required to unlock full functionality.

### What are the subscription options for Transcribe?

Transcribe offers a monthly subscription for $3.99 USD, a yearly subscription for $19.99 USD, and a one-time purchase for 1 year of access for $24.99 USD.

### How can I manage my Transcribe subscription?

Subscriptions can be managed through your device's Account Settings. Auto-renewal can be turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period.

### Does Transcribe offer any free features?

Yes, Transcribe is free to use for audio recordings that are less than 10 minutes in length. This allows users to test its core transcription playback features.

### What devices is Transcribe available on?

Transcribe is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible for users across the Apple ecosystem.

### What is the user sentiment for Transcribe based on ratings?

Transcribe has a rating of 1.7 stars from 3 ratings, indicating a generally negative user sentiment based on available data.

### When was Transcribe last updated?

Transcribe was last updated on October 2, 2016, with version 1.0. This suggests a lack of recent development or updates.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2016-10-02

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

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