# Otter Transcribe Voice Notes vs TheyChat

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TheyChat at 100% against Otter Transcribe Voice Notes's 56%. TheyChat also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Otter Transcribe Voice Notes's advantage is ratings volume (89K vs 6) and chart position (#22 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Otter Transcribe Voice Notes sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $16.99 per month and TheyChat sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TheyChat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Otter Transcribe Voice Notes has 89K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Otter Transcribe Voice Notes's written reviews are positive against 100% of TheyChat's.

Otter Transcribe Voice Notes ships an update fortnightly, TheyChat every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Otter Transcribe Voice Notes | TheyChat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (89K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/otter-transcribe-voice-notes/id1276437113/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theychat/id6760750010/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **89K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 56.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#22** | — |
| Size | 146 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Otter.ai, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1276437112) | [The Age of Light Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886071334) |

## What reviewers say

### Otter Transcribe Voice Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/otter-transcribe-voice-notes/id1276437113)

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Grossing · Productivity, #85 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

This AI-powered tool automatically transcribes voice conversations in real-time, generating notes, summaries, and even capturing slides. It acts as a meeting assistant, making it easy to focus on discussions and later search, edit, and share your recordings. Available in multiple languages and across devices.

**Highlights:** Real-time voice transcription, Automated meeting notes and summaries, AI Chat for answers and content generation, Record and transcribe live conversations, Searchable and shareable notes, Collaborative editing and commenting, Import and sync audio/video files

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Otter Pro (monthly) | $16.99 | per month |
| Otter Pro (monthly) | $16.99 | per month |
| Otter Business (monthly) | $30.00 | per month |
| Otter Business (monthly) | $30.00 | per month |
| Otter Pro (Yearly) | $99.99 | per year |
| Otter Pro (yearly) | $99.99 | per year |
| Otter Pro (yearly) | $99.99 | per year |
| Otter Business (yearly) | $239.99 | per year |
| Otter Business (yearly) | $239.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent transcription accuracy
- 👍 Convenient features like speaker identification and timestamps
- 🚀 Fast and efficient transcription process
- 👍 Versatile for various use cases (meetings, interviews, lectures)
- 👍 Helpful for deaf/hard of hearing users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional transcription errors, especially with technical terms
- 💰 Concerns about increasing subscription costs and reduced free minutes
- 🐛 Buggy behavior and crashes reported by some users
- 🔒 Privacy concerns around data usage for model training

**Reported bugs**

- Microphone not working consistently
- Transcription stops unexpectedly during recordings
- Difficulty organizing and managing recorded files

**Requested features**

- Ability to record and transcribe phone calls
- Improved editing and formatting capabilities
- Integration with note-taking apps and cloud storage
- Custom vocabulary training and speaker recognition
- Offline transcription mode


### TheyChat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theychat/id6760750010)

Explore the lives and exemplary morals of the Sahaba through an AI-powered interactive experience. Engage in text or voice chats, view data-driven visuals, and learn about historical figures from 7th-century Hijaz society. Designed to foster an emotional bond and present them as real-life role models.

**Highlights:** Interactive text and voice conversations, AI-powered historical data, Data-driven symbolic visuals, Growing library of historical figures, Educational focus for younger users, Subscription and in-app purchase options

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Plus Plan | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan | $29.99 | per month |
| 25 Credits | $6.99 | one-time |
| 50 Credits | $12.99 | one-time |
| 75 Credits | $15.99 | one-time |
| 125 Credits | $27.99 | one-time |
| 150 Credits | $29.99 | one-time |
| 250 Credits | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Otter Transcribe Voice Notes free?

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

### Is TheyChat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Otter Transcribe Voice Notes or TheyChat?

TheyChat is rated higher. Otter Transcribe Voice Notes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 89K ratings, while TheyChat averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Otter Transcribe Voice Notes or TheyChat have ads?

Neither Otter Transcribe Voice Notes nor TheyChat shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Otter Transcribe Voice Notes or TheyChat?

Otter Transcribe Voice Notes ships an update fortnightly, and TheyChat every 3 days. Most recently, Otter Transcribe Voice Notes was updated on November 8, 2026 and TheyChat on October 31, 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.*