# Voice to Text vs AI note taker

The clearest difference is rating: Voice to Text at 4.5 against AI note taker's 4.0. Voice to Text also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 2) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Voice to Text sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and AI note taker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Voice to Text holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Voice to Text has 11K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Voice to Text ships an update every 6 days, AI note taker weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Voice to Text | AI note taker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-to-text-speech-note/id1124772331/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-note-taker-transcripto/id6737841878/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 64.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IBN Software GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078675464) | [Elhassnaoui Yassine](https://appshunter.io/developer/1756008976) |

## 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 month, iOS) | $4.99 | per month |
| Dictate Pro (1 week iOS/macOS) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Dictate Pro (1 month, iOS/Mac) | $7.99 | 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


### AI note taker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-note-taker-transcripto/id6737841878)

This AI-powered app records lectures and meetings, transcribing them automatically. It then transforms the audio into study guides, flashcards, and quizzes, helping users retain information more effectively. Users can also ask an AI chat assistant questions about their recorded material.

**Highlights:** AI-powered transcription, Automatic summarization, Auto-generated flashcards, Multiple choice quizzes, AI chat assistant, Note organization by class/subject, Secure data processing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Voice to Text free?

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

### Is AI note taker free?

AI note taker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Voice to Text or AI note taker?

Voice to Text is rated higher. Voice to Text averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while AI note taker averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Voice to Text or AI note taker have ads?

Neither Voice to Text nor AI note taker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Voice to Text or AI note taker?

Voice to Text ships an update every 6 days, and AI note taker weekly. Most recently, Voice to Text was updated on October 21, 2026 and AI note taker on October 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*