Comparison

Voice Notebook vs Transcriber

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

Head to head
About

Voice Notebook

This app converts your speech into text, allowing for continuous voice input and transcription of audio files. It offers various modes for dictation and live captioning, with features like timestamps, subtitle formatting, and offline capabilities. Advanced options include custom dictionaries and Siri integration.

Highlights
  • Continuous voice input
  • Audio file transcription
  • Speech to Text and Dictation modes
  • Timestamp insertion
  • YouTube subtitle format export
  • Offline transcription
  • Custom dictionaries
  • Apple Watch app
Features
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The application allows continuous voice input and transcribing of audio files. The voice input can also be saved in the file for further processing. There are three modes for transcribing audio files in the App: traditional and two accelerated modes for devices running iOS 26. The App can read texts and generate audio files using TTS for selected voice and speaking rate. Speech Synthesis Markup Language (SSML) cab be used in source text. There are two modes for enter text by voice: Dictation and Speech to Text. Speech to Text mode is for recording meeting or make live captions. Dictation mode is for voice editing and text correction. In Dictation mode language changing without stopping dictation are possible. Text entered by voice can be saved in a file or sent to another program. The note files are saved in the folder on the device and available for users. The list of voice notes can be sorted by date or alphabetically. Backup notes feature is implemented. When translating audio files into text, time stamps can be inserted and the resulting transcription can be translated into the Youtube subtitle format. A listening mode with highlighting the timestamps of the spoken sentences is provided for correction the resulting transcription. For most devices (not very old) transcribing audio files and speech to text can be done even in offline mode (without Internet). For devices running iOS 16 and higher, auto-punctuation mode is possible for languages in which it is supported. For devices running iOS 17 and higher, it is possible to use custom dictionaries that allow you to enter words and phrases by voice that are not recognized normally. You can create an unlimited number of custom dictionaries. For devices running iOS 16 and higher the app shortcut to add new note and start recognition is implemented. The shortcut can be called with Siri. The Apple Watch app is included, where you can take both audio and text notes by voice and sync them with the main app. The option to print and find notes has been implemented. Dark mode is supported. Premium mode will remove ads in the Speech screen, enable "No Sleeping" switch (auto-lock screen) and bluetooth support. Also the time limit for the length of transcribing files will be removed. Removes the limitation on the text length when generating an audio file during speech synthesis. Unlocks the "Open" button on the user's dictionary page. email: ios@voicenotebook.com Terms of Use is located in https://voicenotebook.com/en/ios/terms/

About

Transcriber

This app converts audio from media files or live recordings into text, entirely offline on your device. It prioritizes user privacy by processing all data locally, without sharing it with third parties. Transcriptions can be organized within the app or shared easily.

Highlights
  • Offline transcription
  • Live audio capture
  • Media file transcription
  • Local data processing
  • Share transcriptions
  • Organize notes
Features
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Transcribe audio from media files or live capture offline using your device! Transcriber uses the latest advancements in machine learning to leverage the power of your iPhone or iPad and provide transcriptions for media files or live recordings! The whole transcription process is done using computational power from your device, so your data is never shared with any third party or external server, in respect to your privacy. Keep your transcriptions organized on the app for later reading or share them easily to other apps with a single tap! Transcriber is now available for all iOS devices! ------ Terms of Use: https://transcriber-fd298.firebaseapp.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://transcriber-fd298.firebaseapp.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Voice Notebook4 screens
Transcriber3 screens

Verdict

The call

Voice Notebook and Transcriber both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Voice Notebook's written reviews are positive against 44% of Transcriber's. Transcriber's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Voice Notebook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Transcriber sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Voice Notebook against 4.3 for Transcriber. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 89 and 87 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Voice Notebook's written reviews are positive against 44% of Transcriber's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Voice Notebook ships an update every 2 weeks, Transcriber weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Voice Notebook versus Transcriber: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVoice NotebookTranscriber
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (89 ratings) — better4.3 (87 ratings)
Positive reviews83.5% of reviews — better44.0% of reviews
Number of ratings89 — better87
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexei ShechkovArthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.

Customer experience

Voice Notebook

All ratings89 ratings
Positive84.3%
Neutral5.6%
Negative10.1%
Written reviews224 reviews
Positive83.5%
Neutral4.5%
Negative12.1%

Transcriber

All ratings86 ratings
Positive82.6%
Neutral3.5%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive44.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative52.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Voice Notebook

One-time1
  • Premium features$5.99
2 purchases

Transcriber

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Transcriber Premium$2.99

Questions

Is Voice Notebook free?
Voice Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Transcriber free?
Transcriber is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Voice Notebook or Transcriber?
Voice Notebook is rated higher. Voice Notebook averages 4.3 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while Transcriber averages 4.3 from 87 ratings.
Do Voice Notebook or Transcriber have ads?
Voice Notebook shows ads; Transcriber does not.
Which is updated more often, Voice Notebook or Transcriber?
Voice Notebook ships an update every 2 weeks, and Transcriber weekly. Most recently, Voice Notebook was updated on November 11, 2026 and Transcriber on November 3, 2026.

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