# Transcribe Live vs Speech to Text+

The clearest difference is rating: Transcribe Live at 3.9 against Speech to Text+'s 3.0. Transcribe Live also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (190 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Transcribe Live sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.49 per month and Speech to Text+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Transcribe Live holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Transcribe Live has 190 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Transcribe Live's written reviews are positive against 32% of Speech to Text+'s.

Transcribe Live ships an update fortnightly, Speech to Text+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Transcribe Live | Speech to Text+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (190 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcribe-live/id1225573691/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-to-text-plus/id1513639790/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **190** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **37.5% of reviews** | 32.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arash Pessian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071186416) | [WALABOK LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/913827467) |

## What reviewers say

### Transcribe Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcribe-live/id1225573691)

Instantly convert audio recordings of meetings, interviews, and lectures into text. Edit and export transcripts with timestamps. Supports multiple languages and speaker identification for select languages. Your privacy is protected with local storage and no login required.

**Highlights:** Instant audio transcription, Multi-language support, Speaker identification, Timestamped transcripts, Background recording, Export and edit transcripts, Privacy-focused local storage

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Transcribe Subscription | $8.49 | per month |
| Transcribe for 1 Hour | $2.99 | one-time |
| Transcribe for 5 Hours | $12.99 | one-time |
| Transcribe for 10 Hours | $15.99 | one-time |


### Speech to Text+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-to-text-plus/id1513639790)

Instantly convert spoken words into editable text notes. Save, organize, and share your transcribed memos with ease. Features include formatting options and a discreet dark mode.

**Highlights:** Instant voice to text transcription, Save, edit, and share notes, Text formatting (underline, bold, italic), Organize timestamped notes, Dark Mode

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Transcribe Live free?

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

### Is Speech to Text+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Transcribe Live or Speech to Text+?

Transcribe Live is rated higher. Transcribe Live averages 3.9 out of 5 from 190 ratings, while Speech to Text+ averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Transcribe Live or Speech to Text+ have ads?

Speech to Text+ shows ads; Transcribe Live does not.

### Which is updated more often, Transcribe Live or Speech to Text+?

Transcribe Live ships an update fortnightly, and Speech to Text+ every 2 months. Most recently, Transcribe Live was updated on November 6, 2026 and Speech to Text+ on November 3, 2026.

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