# Transcribe vs Echo

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Transcribe at 38% against Echo's 0%. Transcribe also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (11K vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Transcribe sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Echo sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Transcribe holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Transcribe has 11K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Transcribe's written reviews are positive against 0% of Echo's.

Transcribe ships an update fortnightly, Echo monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Transcribe | Echo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcribe-speech-to-text/id1241342461/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-shadow-work-journal/id6738644284/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **37.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 170 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DENIVIP](https://appshunter.io/developer/710500288) | [Engcraft, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561190842) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Echo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-shadow-work-journal/id6738644284)

This AI-powered companion transforms voice notes into actionable insights and creative content. It offers transcription, summarization, planning tools, and creative generation features to help you organize and enhance your ideas.

**Highlights:** Voice note transcription, AI-powered summarization, Actionable planning tools, Creative content generation, Mood and grammar analysis, Goal setting

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $10.49 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Transcribe free?

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

### Is Echo free?

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

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

Transcribe is rated higher. Transcribe averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Echo averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Transcribe or Echo have ads?

Neither Transcribe nor Echo shows ads.

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

Transcribe ships an update fortnightly, and Echo monthly. Most recently, Transcribe was updated on October 30, 2026 and Echo on September 16, 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.*