Comparison

Voice to Text Pro vs Transcribe

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

Head to head
About

Voice to Text Pro

Effortlessly convert spoken words and audio files into text. This tool offers instant transcription, the ability to share your results, and create notes from your transcriptions. It supports a wide range of languages and offers premium features for enhanced functionality.

Highlights
  • Convert speech to text
  • Transcribe external audio files
  • Share transcriptions
  • Create and sync notes
  • Custom dictionaries
  • Ad-free experience (Premium)
Features
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Redesigned from the ground up, Voice to Text Pro 5.0 is the best tool for converting any audio into text. With Voice to Text Pro you won't need to type anything anymore, you just speak and your speech is instantly converted into text. It's also possible to transcribe audio from other sources files. FEATURES WE LOVE • Convert your speech to text • Convert external files to text • Share results to any app installed on your device or copy it to your clipboard • Create notes based on your transcriptions or append text to existing notes • Sync your notes across all your devices • Optimized support for iOS 14, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and iPads • And much more… SUPPORTED LANGUAGES español (Latinoamérica), ไทย (ไทย), català (Espanya), français (Belgique), Deutsch (Schweiz), slovenčina (Slovensko), English (South Africa), español (Chile), हिन्दी (भारत), 中文(中国), 中文(台灣), dansk (Danmark), हिन्दी (भारत, TRANSLIT), Ελληνικά (Ελλάδα), עברית (ישראל), português (Brasil), English (United Arab Emirates), português (Portugal), français (Suisse), română (România), Tiếng Việt (Việt Nam), English (Saudi Arabia), polski (Polska), español (Estados Unidos), हिन्दी (लैटिन), English (Singapore), Türkçe (Türkiye), hrvatski (Hrvatska), 한국어(대한민국), українська (Україна), italiano (Svizzera), العربية (المملكة العربية السعودية), Indonesia (Indonesia), English (India), español (España), Deutsch (Österreich), English (Ireland), čeština (Česko), español (Colombia), 中文(香港[中國]), svenska (Sverige), English (Philippines), English (Indonesia), English (Canada), Nederlands (Nederland), 粤语 (中华人民共和国), English (New Zealand), English (United Kingdom), 日本語(日本), italiano (Italia), русский (Россия), English (United States), Bahasa Melayu (Malaysia), español (México), magyar (Magyarország), français (Canada), Shanghainese (China), Deutsch (Deutschland), français (France), suomi (Suomi), norsk bokmål (Norge), Nederlands (België), English (Australia), and more... PREMIUM FEATURES • (NEW) Custom Dictionaries Add frequently used words and expressions to increase transcription accuracy. • (NEW) Custom Dictionaries Quick access to selected languages based on your preferences. • Ad free Ad sponsors help us keep offering the free version. Becoming Premium you won't see ads anymore. • Longer recordings With longer recordings, you are no longer limited to transcribe only 60 seconds of content at a time. • Notes Becoming Premium you'll have a place to save your notes, create new ones or append text to existing notes. • External Files Becoming Premium you'll have the option to transcribe external audio files. REVIEW If you like it and find it useful, please review the app! This means the world to us. Your love will keep motivating us and it will also influence others users. Reviews are the best way to prove that this app is great. Please review us! FEEDBACK If you have any feedback or run into issues, please contact us via hugo.prione@gmail.com. We're happy to help! SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Premium features require an auto-renewable subscription, you will be charged per month or year to use them. 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. The 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 is allowed during the active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms: https://www.hprione.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.hprione.com/privacy-policy

About

Transcribe

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
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Transcribe – Speech to Text: Convert Audio to Text Instantly. Looking for an easy and efficient way to turn speech into text? Transcribe – Speech to Text is designed for students, journalists, business professionals, and anyone who values their time. Transform your audio recordings into accurate text in seconds and boost your productivity effortlessly. Key Features: • High-Quality Audio Recording: Record crystal-clear audio directly in the app. • Live Transcription: See the text appear in real-time as you speak. • Automated Transcription: Get accurate text transcriptions in minutes. • Import & Export: Supports various audio and text formats for maximum flexibility. • Built-In Editor: Edit your transcriptions with ease. • Multi-Language Support: Works with multiple languages and accents. Perfect for: • Recording voice memos; • Taking meeting notes; • Capturing lectures and seminars; • Creating accurate transcripts quickly and effortlessly. Powered by cutting-edge AI, Transcribe – Speech to Text ensures fast, precise, and reliable transcription with minimal effort. Download now and simplify your voice-to-text tasks today! You can purchase an auto-renewable subscription to get full access. Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews for the same price and the duration period depends on the selected plan (weekly, monthly, yearly) unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can turn off the auto-renewal feature at any time by changing your account settings. Please choose from our standard subscription options below: 1-week subscription from $3.99; 1-month subscription from $9.99; 12-month subscription from $17.99. Prices may change depending on your country. Privacy Policy: https://appliks.com/privacy-policy ​​Terms of Use: https://appliks.com/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Voice to Text Pro4 screens
Transcribe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Voice to Text Pro at freemium against Transcribe's subscription. Voice to Text Pro also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Transcribe's advantage is review sentiment (47% vs 31%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Voice to Text Pro sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Voice to Text Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, Transcribe every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Voice to Text Pro versus Transcribe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVoice to Text ProTranscribe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (454 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.5% of reviews46.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings454 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size768 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developercauim.techAppLiks Sp. z O.O.

Customer experience

Voice to Text Pro

Written reviews302 reviews
Positive31.5%
Neutral6.0%
Negative62.6%

Transcribe

All ratings454 ratings
Positive86.6%
Neutral2.9%
Negative10.6%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive46.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative50.0%

User reviews

Voice to Text Pro

From App Store reviews

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate transcription
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🚀 Saves time
  • 🚀 Helpful for writing and note-taking
  • 🚀 Works well on iOS 16-17

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Transcription errors
  • 🐛 Crashes and stops working
  • 🐛 Doesn't save notes/transcripts
  • 🐛 Requires premium subscription for full functionality
  • 🐛 Poor customer support

Transcribe

From 454 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 💰 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

Bugs and requests

Voice to Text Pro

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Transcription stops after a certain time
  • Transcription not saving properly
  • Inconsistent performance across devices and iOS versions
  • Premium subscription not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to edit and correct transcriptions
  • Option to import and transcribe audio files
  • Improved accuracy for different accents and languages
  • Ability to format and organize notes
  • Better integration with other apps and services

Transcribe

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • 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
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  • Incompatibility with iPhone voice memo format
  • Live transcription cannot be edited in real-time
  • Small save button prone to accidental deletion
  • Transcription misses words frequently

Requested features

10 requests
  • 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)
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  • Default auto-save option
  • Progress indicator during file processing
  • Support for m4a file format
  • Ability to record again without saving first
  • Better file export options

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Voice to Text Pro

Subscriptions8
  • Voice to Text Pro Premium$3.991 Month
  • Voice to Text Pro Premium$4.991 Month
  • Voice to Text Pro Premium2 variants$5.991 Year
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  • Voice to Text Pro Premium$6.991 Year
  • Voice to Text Pro Premium$7.991 Year
  • Voice to Text Pro Premium$9.991 Year
  • Voice to Text Pro Premium$12.991 Year
  • Voice to Text Pro Premium$14.991 Year
8 purchases

Transcribe

Subscriptions8
  • Weekly Access$3.997 Days
  • Transcribe PRO3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Weekly Access$6.997 Days
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  • Monthly Access$9.991 Month
  • Voice Converter Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Access$12.991 Year
  • Speech to Text PRO3 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Yearly Access$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Voice to Text Pro free?
Voice to Text Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Transcribe free?
Transcribe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Voice to Text Pro or Transcribe have ads?
Neither Voice to Text Pro nor Transcribe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Voice to Text Pro or Transcribe?
Voice to Text Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, and Transcribe every 6 weeks. Most recently, Voice to Text Pro was updated on September 21, 2026 and Transcribe on September 22, 2026.

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