# Live Transcribe Voice To Text. vs Transcribe

The clearest difference is monetization model: Live Transcribe Voice To Text. at freemium against Transcribe's subscription. Transcribe's advantage is ratings volume (454 vs 76). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Live Transcribe Voice To Text. sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Transcribe sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Live Transcribe Voice To Text. against 4.5 for Transcribe. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Transcribe has 454 ratings behind it against 76, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 46% and 47% positive.

Live Transcribe Voice To Text. ships an update monthly, Transcribe every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Live Transcribe Voice To Text. | Transcribe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-transcribe-voice-to-text/id1162700681/reviews) | **[4.5 (454 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcribe-speech-to-text/id1673039222/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 76 | **454** |
| Positive reviews | 46.3% of reviews | **46.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 46 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Epiphany Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/577389343) | [AppLiks Sp. z O.O.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804335622) |

## What reviewers say

### Live Transcribe Voice To Text.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-transcribe-voice-to-text/id1162700681)

Effortlessly convert spoken words into organized text with this intelligent app. Record lectures, interviews, or meetings and receive real-time, accurate transcriptions. Capture every valuable conversation and share your notes in various formats.

**Highlights:** Powerful voice recorder, Live transcription, Unmatched precision, Offline availability, Search and edit, Export and share, Sync across devices

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One month subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| One week subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| One year subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| One year subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Plan | Free | one-time |


### Transcribe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcribe-speech-to-text/id1673039222)

This app converts audio recordings and live speech into accurate text. It offers high-quality recording, real-time transcription, and editing capabilities. Supports multiple languages and various import/export formats to boost productivity.

**Highlights:** High-quality audio recording, Live transcription, Automated transcription, Import and export audio/text, Built-in editor, Multi-language support

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Transcribe PRO | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Voice Converter Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Access | $12.99 | per year |
| Speech to Text PRO | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $34.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 Accurate transcription quality
- ⚡ Efficient automated transcription
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 📝 Live transcription feature
- 🎓 Excellent for students and professionals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires paid subscription with no free trial
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes during transcription
- ❌ Incompatible with iPhone voice memos (m4a format)
- ⏱️ Extremely slow processing times
- 🔧 Limited editing capabilities in live mode

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when importing files for transcription
- App crashes when attempting to view transcribed text
- App crashes during file export
- Extremely long processing times (2+ hours for 1.5 minute recording)
- No progress feedback during transcription

**Requested features**

- Delete function for old saved messages
- Extended speech source range
- Free trial option before purchase
- Ability to pause and edit during recording
- Support for voice memo keywords (next line, bullet point)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Live Transcribe Voice To Text. free?

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

### Is Transcribe free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Live Transcribe Voice To Text. or Transcribe?

Transcribe is rated higher. Live Transcribe Voice To Text. averages 4.4 out of 5 from 76 ratings, while Transcribe averages 4.5 from 454 ratings.

### Do Live Transcribe Voice To Text. or Transcribe have ads?

Neither Live Transcribe Voice To Text. nor Transcribe shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Live Transcribe Voice To Text. or Transcribe?

Live Transcribe Voice To Text. ships an update monthly, and Transcribe every 6 weeks. Most recently, Live Transcribe Voice To Text. was updated on September 19, 2026 and Transcribe on September 22, 2026.

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