# Voice to Text vs Transcriber

The clearest difference is rating: Voice to Text at 4.5 against Transcriber's 3.6. Voice to Text also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 33%) and ratings volume (11K vs 20). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Voice to Text sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Transcriber sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Voice to Text holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Voice to Text has 11K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Voice to Text's written reviews are positive against 33% of Transcriber's.

Voice to Text ships an update every 6 days, Transcriber fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Voice to Text | Transcriber |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-to-text-speech-note/id1124772331/reviews)** | [3.6 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcriber-speech-to-text/id1605875641/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | **64.9% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 41 MB | 291 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IBN Software GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078675464) | [Boolean Workshop](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555384748) |

## What reviewers say

### Voice to Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-to-text-speech-note/id1124772331)

Convert spoken words into text, transcribe audio and video, and translate speech in real time. Save time by dictating notes, messages, and more across all your Apple devices. Offers support for over 40 dictation and 100 transcription languages.

**Highlights:** Real-time voice dictation, AI-powered audio transcription, Instant speech translation, Multilingual support, iCloud sync across Apple devices, Export as text or PDF

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dictate Pro (1 week iOS/macOS) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Dictate Pro (1 month, iOS) | $8.99 | per month |
| Dictate Pro (1 month, iOS/Mac) | $11.99 | per month |
| Dictate Pro (1 year, iOS) | $17.99 | per year |
| Dictate Pro (1 year iOS/macOS) | $22.99 | per year |
| Dictate (not available) | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate dictation
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Time-saving
- 👍 Helpful for disabled/hearing impaired users
- 👍 Useful for writing tasks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🐛 Inaccurate transcription of some words
- 💡 Limited editing capabilities
- 💡 Lack of punctuation/formatting options
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Microphone issues or loss of connection
- Text disappearing or not saving properly
- Compatibility problems with certain devices or OS versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit/delete text during dictation
- Improved punctuation and formatting options
- Integration with other apps/software
- Customizable dictionary for specialized terms
- Offline mode or reduced data usage


### Transcriber

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcriber-speech-to-text/id1605875641)

This app uses advanced AI to convert voice memos, interviews, meetings, and lectures into accurate, editable text transcripts. It helps students, journalists, and professionals save time and stay organized by transforming speech into clear, structured documents, even in noisy environments.

**Highlights:** Real-time transcription, Export to PDF, TXT, DOCX, SRT, Edit and organize transcripts, Add image notes to transcripts, Local data storage for privacy, Record and transcribe on the go

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Hours Premium Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Starter Plan | $9.49 | per 7 days |
| Transcriber Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 10 Hours Premium Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Transcriber Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Transcriber Professional Plan | $29.49 | per month |
| 30 Hours Premium Plan | $29.99 | per month |
| Transcriber Business Plan | $64.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlimited Premium Plan | $69.99 | per month |
| Transcriber Premium | $119.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Voice to Text free?

Voice to Text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Transcriber free?

Transcriber is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Voice to Text or Transcriber?

Voice to Text is rated higher. Voice to Text averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Transcriber averages 3.6 from 20 ratings.

### Do Voice to Text or Transcriber have ads?

Neither Voice to Text nor Transcriber shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Voice to Text or Transcriber?

Voice to Text ships an update every 6 days, and Transcriber fortnightly. Most recently, Voice to Text was updated on November 3, 2026 and Transcriber on October 24, 2026.

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