# Voice Notebook vs Transcriber

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Voice Notebook | Transcriber |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-notebook-audio-to-text/id1398027022/reviews)** | [4.3 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcriber-offline-speech/id1521265012/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **89** | 87 |
| Positive reviews | **83.5% of reviews** | 44.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexei Shechkov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1398027021) | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) |

## What reviewers say

### Voice Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-notebook-audio-to-text/id1398027022)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium features | $5.99 | one-time |


### Transcriber

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcriber-offline-speech/id1521265012)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Transcriber Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*