# Doc vs iTranscribe

The clearest difference is rating: iTranscribe at 4.6 against Doc's 3.0. iTranscribe also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (6.8K vs 5). Doc's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 24) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iTranscribe sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Doc asks for nothing beyond the download.

iTranscribe holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTranscribe has 6.8K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Doc's written reviews are positive against 48% of iTranscribe's.

Doc ships an update every 3 months, iTranscribe every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Doc | iTranscribe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doc-u-scribe/id1414830443/reviews) | **[4.6 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itranscribe-audio-to-text/id1639842068/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **6.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **48.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#141** |
| Size | 20 MB | 256 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Saince](https://appshunter.io/developer/1122702835) | [TALENT ME TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639842070) |

## What reviewers say

### Doc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doc-u-scribe/id1414830443)

This HIPAA-compliant app allows physicians to dictate patient notes, save drafts, and submit them for transcription. Completed reports can be viewed and electronically signed for chart completion.

**Highlights:** HIPAA compliant dictation, Save dictations as drafts, Submit for transcription, View completed reports, Electronic signature for documents

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### iTranscribe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itranscribe-audio-to-text/id1639842068)

**Currently charting:** #141 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app transforms your phone into a powerful voice recorder and transcriber. It offers real-time transcription, translation, and advanced export options for various professional and academic needs. Manage, search, and share your audio and text efficiently.

**Highlights:** Voice recording, Real-time transcription, Synchronous translation, Fast audio transcription, Advanced export formats (TXT, SRT), Live captioning, Multi-language support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iTranscribe Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| iTranscribe PRO | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| iTranscribe Pro | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| iTranscribe Pro | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| iTranscribe PRO | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| iTranscribe PRO | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| iTranscribe Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| iTranscribe Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| iTranscribe Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| iTranscribe PRO | $12.49 | per month |
| iTranscribe Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| iTranscribe Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| iTranscribe PRO | $98.99 | per year |
| iTranscribe Pro | $98.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and easy transcriptions
- 👍 Useful and quick
- 🚀 Exceptional transcription
- 👍 Great tool
- 🚀 Saves time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Transcription errors
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🐛 Unreliable
- 🐛 Incompatible with certain languages
- 🐛 Stopped working after a few months

**Reported bugs**

- Transcription errors
- Subscription issues
- Compatibility issues
- Unreliable performance
- Unresponsive customer support

**Requested features**

- Lifetime purchase option
- In-app transcription and captions
- Editing/deleting options
- Monthly subscription option
- Better export files and cues


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Doc free?

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

### Is iTranscribe free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Doc or iTranscribe?

iTranscribe is rated higher. Doc averages 3.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while iTranscribe averages 4.6 from 6.8K ratings.

### Do Doc or iTranscribe have ads?

iTranscribe shows ads; Doc does not.

### Which is updated more often, Doc or iTranscribe?

Doc ships an update every 3 months, and iTranscribe every 2 weeks. Most recently, Doc was updated on October 8, 2026 and iTranscribe on October 23, 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.*