# DBLock vs Transcribe

The clearest difference is rating: DBLock at 5.0 against Transcribe's 3.5. DBLock also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Transcribe's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 27 months) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DBLock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Transcribe sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DBLock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Transcribe has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

DBLock ships an update every 27 months, Transcribe fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DBLock | Transcribe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dblock/id1357618732/reviews)** | [3.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcribe-voice-to-text-plus/id6450857417/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +17 | +4 |
| Developer | [Dilium](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270531532) | [Arda Sen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670665250) |

## What reviewers say

### DBLock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dblock/id1357618732)

Securely store and manage all your private digital documents, including images, videos, and notes. This app uses advanced encryption and biometric authentication to protect your sensitive information from unauthorized access.

**Highlights:** Biometric access (Touch ID/Face ID), 256-bit AES encryption, Secure storage for images, videos, and notes, Create, import, edit, and delete files, No cloud data storage by the app, Encrypted backup assistance

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $17.99 | one-time |


### Transcribe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcribe-voice-to-text-plus/id6450857417)

Effortlessly convert audio and video files into accurate, editable text. This app supports multiple file types, automatically detects languages, and offers easy editing and export options for enhanced productivity.

**Highlights:** Seamless audio/video transcription, Import multiple file types, Automatic language detection, In-app text editor, Direct export and sharing, Privacy and security focus

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| 1 Hour of Transcription | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10 Hours of Transcription | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DBLock free?

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

### Is Transcribe free?

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

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

DBLock is rated higher. DBLock averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Transcribe averages 3.5 from 6 ratings.

### Do DBLock or Transcribe have ads?

Transcribe shows ads; DBLock does not.

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

DBLock ships an update every 27 months, and Transcribe fortnightly. Most recently, DBLock was updated on October 6, 2026 and Transcribe on October 28, 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.*