# Visualfy vs Transcribe

The clearest difference is rating: Transcribe at 4.5 against Visualfy's 1.0. Transcribe also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). Visualfy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and review sentiment (50% vs 38%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Transcribe sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Visualfy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Transcribe holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Transcribe has 11K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Visualfy's written reviews are positive against 38% of Transcribe's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Visualfy ships an update every 5 weeks, Transcribe fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Visualfy | Transcribe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visualfy/id1239331584/reviews) | **[4.5 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcribe-speech-to-text/id1241342461/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 37.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 84 MB | 170 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Visualfy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1239331583) | [DENIVIP](https://appshunter.io/developer/710500288) |

## What reviewers say

### Visualfy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visualfy/id1239331584)

This app provides visual and sensory alerts for individuals who are deaf or have hearing loss. It recognizes important sounds and translates them into alerts on connected devices, enhancing safety and accessibility in homes and public spaces.

**Highlights:** Visual and vibration alerts for sounds, Smart home device integration, Public space notifications, Customizable alert colors, Support for Spanish and International Sign Language

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Transcribe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcribe-speech-to-text/id1241342461)

This AI-powered app converts audio and video into text, supporting over 100 languages. It offers live transcription, file uploads, and AI-generated summaries. Perfect for meetings, lectures, and voice notes, it helps you focus on content rather than typing.

**Highlights:** AI transcription for live speech and files, Supports 100+ languages and dialects, AI-powered summaries and key points, Translate transcripts into 40+ languages, Speaker separation and timestamps, Edit and format transcripts

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Transcribe PRO - Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Transcribe Business - Monthly | $59.99 | per month |
| Transcribe PRO - Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Transcribe Business - Annual | $399.99 | per year |
| Transcribe One Hour of Audio | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1 Hour Transcribe Time Gift | $4.99 | one-time |
| Transcribe 10 Hours of Audio | $29.99 | one-time |
| 10 Hours Transcribe Time Gift | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast transcription
- 💡 Useful for interviews and meetings
- 🚀 Saves time compared to manual transcription
- 👍 Accurate transcription in many cases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive pricing
- 🐛 Inaccurate transcription in some cases
- 🐛 Misses parts of the audio
- 🐛 Transcription quality issues with non-English languages
- 🐛 Stops recording unexpectedly

**Reported bugs**

- Transcription errors
- Inability to upload audio files
- Crashing issues
- Paid time not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Option to export transcripts
- Ability to edit transcripts within the app
- Support for more languages
- Cheaper pricing options
- Improved accuracy and reliability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Visualfy free?

Visualfy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Transcribe free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Visualfy or Transcribe?

Transcribe is rated higher. Visualfy averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Transcribe averages 4.5 from 11K ratings.

### Do Visualfy or Transcribe have ads?

Neither Visualfy nor Transcribe shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Visualfy or Transcribe?

Visualfy ships an update every 5 weeks, and Transcribe fortnightly. Most recently, Visualfy was updated on November 2, 2026 and Transcribe on November 7, 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.*