# Transcriber vs Speech to Text

The clearest difference is rating: Speech to Text at 4.4 against Transcriber's 3.0. Speech to Text also leads on ratings volume (128 vs 6) and review sentiment (24% vs 8%). Transcriber's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Transcriber sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Speech to Text sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Speech to Text holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speech to Text has 128 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of Transcriber's written reviews are positive against 24% of Speech to Text's.

Transcriber ships an update every 2 weeks, Speech to Text monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Transcriber | Speech to Text |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcriber/id1287164936/reviews) | **[4.4 (128 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-to-text-voice-memos/id1510287113/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **128** |
| Positive reviews | 8.5% of reviews | **24.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 410 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Binaries Lab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1157903866) | [Aleksandr Alekseev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227414052) |

## What reviewers say

### Transcriber

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcriber/id1287164936)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $99.99 | per year |


### Speech to Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-to-text-voice-memos/id1510287113)

Effortlessly convert your spoken words into written text. This app provides fast voice-to-text transcription for creating notes, with editing and sharing capabilities. Adjust font sizes and manage all your transcribed notes in one place.

**Highlights:** Voice recognition and speech-to-text translation, Edit dictated text, Adjustable font size, List of all notes, Share text or send to other apps, iPad adaptation

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly: Speech to text | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly: Speech to text | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly: Speech to text | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Transcriber free?

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

### Is Speech to Text free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Transcriber or Speech to Text?

Speech to Text is rated higher. Transcriber averages 3.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Speech to Text averages 4.4 from 128 ratings.

### Do Transcriber or Speech to Text have ads?

Speech to Text shows ads; Transcriber does not.

### Which is updated more often, Transcriber or Speech to Text?

Transcriber ships an update every 2 weeks, and Speech to Text monthly. Most recently, Transcriber was updated on October 16, 2026 and Speech to Text on October 23, 2026.

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