Comparison

AV Phonetics vs IPA Scribe

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AV Phonetics

Explore the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) with this interactive app. It offers clear graphic, audio, and textual descriptions of speech sounds, including animations of articulations. Practice consonants and vowels with comprehensive coverage of symbols.

Highlights
  • Interactive IPA chart
  • Graphic, audio, and textual sound descriptions
  • Consonant and vowel practice
  • Tonal symbol coverage
  • Articulations animations
Features
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To be able to read and provide accurate transcriptions of speech sounds is the most fundamental and yet most demanding task facing students of language and linguistics. This App has a unique interface for exploring the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). - Practice consonants and vowels with this fun and interatcive app. - Clear graphic, audio and textual descriptions of speech sounds. - Comprehensive coverage of the consonants, vowels and tonal symbols. Press on the symbols in the charts to see and hear them. - Cross-section animations illustrate the articulations of the speech sounds.

About

IPA Scribe

This app instantly transcribes speech or text into IPA notation, saving professionals time. It offers real-time phonetic transcription, audio playback of symbols, and easy sharing options. Advanced features and unlimited transcriptions are available through a pro version.

Highlights
  • Instant IPA transcription from text or voice
  • Real-time phonetic notation display
  • Audio playback of IPA symbols
  • Export transcriptions as text, images, or spreadsheets
  • Advanced IPA keyboard for typing
  • Local, private transcription processing
Features
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IPA Scribe – Effortless IPA Transcriptions for SLPs & Language Professionals Save hours of tedious work—IPA Scribe transcribes language to IPA notation instantly, so you can focus on what matters most. HOW IT WORKS • Transcribe Effortlessly – Enter speech input via text or voice with a fast, intuitive interface. • Watch in Real-Time – See the phonetic transcription appear instantly. • Hear IPA Characters – Tap any IPA symbol to hear your device pronounce it. • Share with Ease – Export transcriptions as text, images, or spreadsheets. WORLD-CLASS TRANSCRIPTIONS IPA Scribe delivers smooth, accurate phonetic transcriptions in seconds. Get five free transcriptions per day with support for: • Text to IPA – Type with your device’s keyboard. • Live Speech to IPA – Use your microphone for instant phonetic transcription. • Document to IPA (IPA Scribe Pro Only) – Snap a photo of text and transcribe it instantly. • Audio File to IPA (IPA Scribe Pro Only) – Transcribe recordings from Voice Memos or the Files app. EXPORT & SHARE ANYWHERE Easily share your transcriptions via iMessage, AirDrop, and more. Export as: • Text – Copy and paste into any app. • Image (PNG) (IPA Scribe Pro Only) – Save transcriptions as images. • Spreadsheet (CSV) (IPA Scribe Pro Only) – Organize transcriptions in spreadsheets. IPA COMPOSER – TYPE IPA EFFORTLESSLY Need to type IPA? The advanced IPA keyboard supports over 20 languages. Just type, copy, and paste your IPA transcription anywhere. BUILT FOR PRIVACY Your data stays on your device. All transcription processing is handled locally—no cloud uploads, no third-party sharing. ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES Supports Dynamic Type for adjustable font sizes. Dark Mode reduces eye strain in low-light environments. Tap any IPA transcription to hear it pronounced by your device. IPA SCRIBE PRO – POWER UP YOUR TRANSCRIPTIONS Unlock unlimited transcriptions, enhanced export options, and advanced features with IPA Scribe Pro. • Unlimited Transcriptions & Exports • No daily limits—transcribe as much as you need. • Export transcriptions as text, PNG, or CSV without restrictions. • Transcribe in Multiple Languages IPA Scribe Pro supports IPA transcriptions in 10 languages, including: • English (UK & US) • French (France & Québec) • German • Spanish (Spain & Mexico) • Chinese (Simplified) • Japanese • Arabic • Finnish • Swedish • Norwegian Advanced Transcription Tools • Audio File Transcription – Convert speech in recordings to IPA. • Document Transcription – Scan written text and transcribe it instantly. • Print Your Transcriptions • Print directly to any AirPrint-compatible printer. Enhanced Privacy & Security • Lock IPA Scribe with Face ID or Touch ID for added security. Download IPA Scribe today and save hours on IPA transcriptions!

Screenshots

AV Phonetics4 screens
IPA Scribe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AV Phonetics at 80% against IPA Scribe's 36%. AV Phonetics also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 15). IPA Scribe's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (69 vs 11). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. IPA Scribe sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. AV Phonetics asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AV Phonetics holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPA Scribe has 69 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of AV Phonetics's written reviews are positive against 36% of IPA Scribe's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AV Phonetics ships an update every 6 weeks, IPA Scribe every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
AV Phonetics versus IPA Scribe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAV PhoneticsIPA Scribe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (11 ratings) — better3.8 (69 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better36.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1169 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size159 MB153 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperApps Resource Centre, Hong Kong Baptist UniversityBlue Mountain Studios, LLC

Customer experience

AV Phonetics

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

IPA Scribe

All ratings67 ratings
Positive73.1%
Neutral4.5%
Negative22.4%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive36.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative52.0%

In-app purchases

None

AV Phonetics

No in-app purchases

14 purchases

IPA Scribe

Subscriptions13
  • IPA Scribe Pro$0.997 Days
  • IPA Scribe Pro - Monthly$1.991 Month
  • IPA Scribe Pro - Monthly2 variants$2.991 Month
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  • IPA Scribe Pro3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • IPA Scribe Pro - Monthly$4.991 Month
  • IPA Scribe Pro - Yearly$8.991 Year
  • IPA Scribe Pro - Monthly$9.991 Month
  • IPA Scribe Pro - Yearly3 Days trial$16.991 Year
  • IPA Scribe Pro - Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • IPA Scribe Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • IPA Scribe Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • IPA Scribe Pro - Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • IPA Scribe Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • IPA Scribe Pro: Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is AV Phonetics free?
AV Phonetics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IPA Scribe free?
IPA Scribe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AV Phonetics or IPA Scribe?
AV Phonetics is rated higher. AV Phonetics averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while IPA Scribe averages 3.8 from 69 ratings.
Do AV Phonetics or IPA Scribe have ads?
Neither AV Phonetics nor IPA Scribe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AV Phonetics or IPA Scribe?
AV Phonetics ships an update every 6 weeks, and IPA Scribe every 9 days. Most recently, AV Phonetics was updated on October 24, 2026 and IPA Scribe on October 24, 2026.

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