# Speech Note vs Transcribe 2026

The clearest difference is rating: Transcribe 2026 at 4.6 against Speech Note's 3.8. Transcribe 2026 also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 0%). Speech Note's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (55 vs 10). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Transcribe 2026 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Speech Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

Transcribe 2026 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speech Note has 55 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Speech Note's written reviews are positive against 33% of Transcribe 2026's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speech Note | Transcribe 2026 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-note/id1393790186/reviews) | **[4.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcribe-2026/id6449742110/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **55** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Huaping Ye](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639123510) | [Harsh Vardhan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1667452198) |

## What reviewers say

### Speech Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-note/id1393790186)

This app quickly converts spoken words into written text, offering instant audio transcription, translation, and storage. Users can easily record, save, and share their transcribed notes.

**Highlights:** Speech to text conversion, Instant audio transcription, Text translation, Record storage, Note sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Transcribe 2026

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcribe-2026/id6449742110)

Effortlessly convert spoken words into written text with advanced AI. This app offers real-time transcription, easy editing, and AI-powered rewriting to refine your notes. Share your transcribed content instantly with others.

**Highlights:** Instantaneous speech recognition, AI-powered rewriting, Easy editing tools, Shareable transcripts, Privacy-focused design, User-friendly interface

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Lifetime 2 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speech Note free?

Speech Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Transcribe 2026 free?

Transcribe 2026 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Speech Note or Transcribe 2026?

Transcribe 2026 is rated higher. Speech Note averages 3.8 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Transcribe 2026 averages 4.6 from 10 ratings.

### Do Speech Note or Transcribe 2026 have ads?

Neither Speech Note nor Transcribe 2026 shows ads.

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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.*