Transcriber vs Audio Transcribe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Transcriber
This app leverages AI to transform audio recordings and imported files into written text. It supports various devices and offers features like language selection, secure file locking, and easy sharing of transcribed documents.
- AI audio to text conversion
- Record audio on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
- Import audio from other apps
- Change audio language
- Export and share transcripts
- Secure file locking
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Transcriber uses artificial intelligence to turn audio into accurate, searchable text — right on your device. Record interviews, lectures, meetings, and voice notes on your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch, or import audio files from other apps. Transcriber handles the rest. RECORD ANYWHERE Capture audio directly from your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. No internet connection required to start recording. IMPORT & TRANSCRIBE Bring in audio files from your device, Files, or any third-party app. Transcriber converts them into clean, readable text powered by AI. ORGANIZE & PROTECT Keep a full history of your transcripts. Lock sensitive interviews behind a passcode so only you can access them. EDIT & EXPORT Export your documents and share them however you need. MULTILINGUAL SUPPORT Switch the audio language on a per-file basis to transcribe in the language that fits your workflow. Download Transcriber today and never lose a word again.
Audio Transcribe
Effortlessly convert audio and video files into accurate, editable text using on-device AI. This tool is ideal for students, journalists, and creators needing to transcribe interviews, lectures, or meetings without relying on cloud services.
- On-device AI transcription
- Supports audio and video files
- Offline transcription capability
- Editable and shareable text output
- Privacy-focused, zero cloud usage
- Integrated editing tools
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Tired of spending hours transcribing interviews, lectures, or video meetings? This app transforms your iPhone or iPad into a powerful, private AI transcription studio. Whether it’s an audio recording or a video file, forget hitting 'pause' and 'play' hundreds of times—the app does all the hard work for you. Our advanced artificial intelligence analyzes your media and converts it into highly accurate, editable, and shareable text in minutes. It's the ultimate tool for students, journalists, content creators, and researchers who need to effortlessly turn speech into text. PRO: Maximum Privacy. Zero Cloud. Unlike web services, our high-precision AI models run entirely on your device (optimized for Apple Silicon). • Secure: Your sensitive audio and video data never leave your device. • Fast: Optimized for on-device performance. • Offline: Transcribe anywhere, even without an internet connection. Now Supporting Video Files! You can now import video clips directly from your gallery or Files. The app automatically extracts the audio and provides a full transcript of the dialogue. Perfect for transcribing: • Video interviews and webinars. • Social media clips and vlogs. • Recorded university lessons and presentations. How It Works: 3 Simple Steps 1. Select Media: Easily choose any audio (MP3, M4A, WAV, FLAC) or video file (MP4, MOV, etc.) from your iCloud, local storage, or Photo Library. 2. Transcribe On-Device: Our AI engine instantly analyzes the file, recognizes speech even with background noise, and generates accurate text. 3. Edit & Export: Review and refine the transcription in our integrated editor. Save it to your personal archive or share it instantly with your team. Subscription and Purchase Information: You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription or a one-time purchase through an In-App Purchase. Auto-renewable subscription: • Monthly with 3-Days Free Trial, Annual with 3-Days Free Trial • Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. One-time Purchase: • A non-consumable purchase is available for lifetime access to Pro features. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/site/privacycoldat/ Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Transcriber at none against Audio Transcribe's shown. Transcriber also leads on rating (3.0 vs 2.8) and device support (4 vs 2). Audio Transcribe's advantage is review sentiment (21% vs 8%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Transcriber sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Audio Transcribe sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Transcriber holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 11 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 8% of Transcriber's written reviews are positive against 21% of Audio Transcribe's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Transcriber ships an update every 2 weeks, Audio Transcribe fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Transcriber | Audio Transcribe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (6 ratings) — better | 2.8 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 7.6% of reviews | 20.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 410 MB | 175 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Binaries Lab | Emanuele Floris |
Customer experience
Transcriber
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In-app purchases
Transcriber
- Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
- Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription2 variants$99.991 Year
Audio Transcribe
- Unlimited Access3 Days trial$8.991 Month
- Unlimited Access3 Days trial$69.991 Year
- PRO Lifetime Access$249.99
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