# Admin by MinistryOne vs Live Transcribe

Admin by MinistryOne and Live Transcribe both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Admin by MinistryOne's written reviews are positive against 57% of Live Transcribe's. Admin by MinistryOne also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 20). Live Transcribe's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (8K vs 4). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Live Transcribe sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Admin by MinistryOne asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Admin by MinistryOne against 4.6 for Live Transcribe. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Live Transcribe has 8K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Admin by MinistryOne's written reviews are positive against 57% of Live Transcribe's.

Admin by MinistryOne ships an update monthly, Live Transcribe every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Admin by MinistryOne | Live Transcribe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/admin-by-ministryone/id1400935396/reviews)** | [4.6 (8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-transcribe/id1471473738/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **8K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 57.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#115** |
| Size | 44 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ministry Brands](https://appshunter.io/developer/1400935395) | [Mighty Fine Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/973529494) |

## What reviewers say

### Admin by MinistryOne

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/admin-by-ministryone/id1400935396)

Manage church operations, including accepting donations, publishing events, and sharing videos. Seamlessly integrate with existing tools for efficient church management.

**Highlights:** Securely accept tithes, offerings, and donations, Publish church events and allow instant registration, Seamless video publishing integrations, Access and manage all church projects, Integrate with existing internal tools

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Live Transcribe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-transcribe/id1471473738)

**Currently charting:** #115 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

This app provides real-time speech-to-text transcription for d/Deaf and hard of hearing individuals. It supports over 145 languages and offers features like adjustable text size, dark mode, and the ability to save and share transcripts, making conversations more accessible.

**Highlights:** Real-time transcription, 145+ languages supported, Adjustable text size, Dark mode, Save and share transcripts, Offline transcription for 9 languages

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Live Transcribe Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Live Transcribe Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Live Transcribe Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Starter | $9.99 | per month |
| Live Transcribe Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Live Transcribe Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Try Real-Time Transcription | $49.99 | per year |
| Starter | $79.99 | per year |
| Live Transcribe Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Live Transcribe Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| 1 Hour | $1.49 | one-time |
| 5 Hours | $7.49 | one-time |
| 10 Hours | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate transcription
- 💡 Helpful for hard of hearing
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Great for doctor's appointments
- 👍 Saves conversations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Limited free trial
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Struggles with background noise and accents
- 🔒 Confusing subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Transcription stops unexpectedly
- Deletes correct transcription
- Incompatible with some devices

**Requested features**

- Distinguish between multiple speakers
- Ability to use on Mac
- More than 5 hours of premium transcription per month
- Improved accuracy for medical/technical terms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Admin by MinistryOne free?

Admin by MinistryOne is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Live Transcribe free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Admin by MinistryOne or Live Transcribe?

Admin by MinistryOne is rated higher. Admin by MinistryOne averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Live Transcribe averages 4.6 from 8K ratings.

### Do Admin by MinistryOne or Live Transcribe have ads?

Neither Admin by MinistryOne nor Live Transcribe shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Admin by MinistryOne or Live Transcribe?

Admin by MinistryOne ships an update monthly, and Live Transcribe every 3 days. Most recently, Admin by MinistryOne was updated on October 20, 2026 and Live Transcribe on October 30, 2026.

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