Comparison

Transcriber vs Speech to Text

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

Speech to Text

Effortlessly convert audio and video recordings into text. Save time by automatically transcribing lectures, interviews, and more with various precision levels. Export transcripts in multiple formats and sync them across all your iCloud devices.

Highlights
  • Record audio directly
  • Transcribe external audio/video
  • Transcribe YouTube URLs
  • Choice of transcription models
  • Export in .text, .srt, .vtt, .json
  • iCloud backup and sync
Features
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Tired of wasting time taking notes, forgetting important points and not really concentrating on what your interlocutor is saying? Instead of spending hours tidying up your notes or manually transcribing an audio recording, My Transcriber transcribes everything word-for-word for you, saving you considerable time. Main Features: • Record audio directly from the app, • Written transcription in seconds from an external audio or video recording, or from a YouTube URL. Transcription is carried out on your device using the latest transcription technology to ensure that your audio file never ends up on any other device, • Choice of transcription model (Quick, Basic, Regular, Precision, Ultimate) depending on the precision you need for your summary, • Export your transcript in .text, .srt, .vtt and .json, • Backup of all your recordings, source audio files, transcriptions and summaries securely and synchronized with all your iCloud devices. 3 Benefits of using My Transcriber: • You can stay focused on what your interlocutor is saying instead of rushing to take notes during classes, lectures, interviews or meetings, • You can keep an accurate and complete audio and written record of a conversation, • You get a complete written summary that you only need to format in a text editor. Ready to get ahead of the game? Download My Transcriber now and don't hesitate to give us your suggestions in the app! Terms of Use: https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/66406740 Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/66406740

Screenshots

Transcriber4 screens
Speech to Text3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Speech to Text at 100% against Transcriber's 8%. Speech to Text also leads on rating (3.9 vs 3.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Transcriber sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Speech to Text sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Speech to Text holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of Transcriber's written reviews are positive against 100% of Speech to Text's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Transcriber ships an update every 2 weeks, Speech to Text every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Transcriber versus Speech to Text: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTranscriberSpeech to Text
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (6 ratings)3.9 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews8.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings67 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size410 MB27 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperBinaries LabNBApps

Customer experience

Transcriber

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive8.5%
Neutral5.6%
Negative85.9%

Speech to Text

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral28.6%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Transcriber

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription2 variants$99.991 Year
7 purchases

Speech to Text

Subscriptions7
  • Discovery$2.991 Month
  • AI Report - 10k$3.991 Month
  • AI Report - 10k$6.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • AI Report - 100k$8.991 Month
  • AI Report - 100k$14.991 Month
  • AI Report - 1M$22.991 Month
  • AI Report - 1M$59.991 Month

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 3.9 from 7 ratings.
Do Transcriber or Speech to Text have ads?
Neither Transcriber nor Speech to Text shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Transcriber or Speech to Text?
Transcriber ships an update every 2 weeks, and Speech to Text every 3 weeks. Most recently, Transcriber was updated on October 16, 2026 and Speech to Text on October 13, 2026.

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