# Transcribe Live vs Transcriber

The clearest difference is rating: Transcriber at 4.3 against Transcribe Live's 3.9. Transcribe Live's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Transcribe Live sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.49 per month and Transcriber sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Transcriber holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 187 and 86 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 38% and 37% positive.

Transcribe Live ships an update fortnightly, Transcriber weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Transcribe Live | Transcriber |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (187 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcribe-live/id1225573691/reviews) | **[4.3 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcriber-offline-speech/id1521265012/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **187** | 86 |
| Positive reviews | **37.5% of reviews** | 36.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 22 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) | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) |

## 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 |


### Transcriber

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcriber-offline-speech/id1521265012)

This app converts audio from media files or live recordings into text, entirely offline on your device. It prioritizes user privacy by processing all data locally, without sharing it with third parties. Transcriptions can be organized within the app or shared easily.

**Highlights:** Offline transcription, Live audio capture, Media file transcription, Local data processing, Share transcriptions, Organize notes

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Transcriber Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Transcribe Live free?

Transcribe Live 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, Transcribe Live or Transcriber?

Transcriber is rated higher. Transcribe Live averages 3.9 out of 5 from 187 ratings, while Transcriber averages 4.3 from 86 ratings.

### Do Transcribe Live or Transcriber have ads?

Neither Transcribe Live nor Transcriber shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Transcribe Live or Transcriber?

Transcribe Live ships an update fortnightly, and Transcriber weekly. Most recently, Transcribe Live was updated on September 20, 2026 and Transcriber on September 22, 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.*