# Speech to Text Voice Typing vs Transcriber

The clearest difference is rating: Transcriber at 4.3 against Speech to Text Voice Typing's 3.5. Transcriber also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Speech to Text Voice Typing sells 4 one-off in-app purchases 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.

Transcriber holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 66 and 87 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of Speech to Text Voice Typing's written reviews are positive against 44% of Transcriber's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Speech to Text Voice Typing ships an update every 5 months, Transcriber weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speech to Text Voice Typing | Transcriber |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-to-text-voice-typing/id1436957521/reviews) | **[4.3 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcriber-offline-speech/id1521265012/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 66 | **87** |
| Positive reviews | **48.0% of reviews** | 44.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mudasser Khalid](https://appshunter.io/developer/1282880433) | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) |

## What reviewers say

### Speech to Text Voice Typing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-to-text-voice-typing/id1436957521)

This app converts spoken words into text and reads text aloud in various languages. It's useful for creating voice notes, dictating messages, and transcribing audio, saving you typing time.

**Highlights:** Speech to Text conversion, Text to Speech conversion, Dictate notes and messages, Supports all languages, Create voice notes, Voice text chat functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove all ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 Pro Minutes | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100 Pro Minutes | $4.99 | one-time |
| 200 Pro Minutes | $9.99 | 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 Speech to Text Voice Typing free?

Speech to Text Voice Typing 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, Speech to Text Voice Typing or Transcriber?

Transcriber is rated higher. Speech to Text Voice Typing averages 3.5 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while Transcriber averages 4.3 from 87 ratings.

### Do Speech to Text Voice Typing or Transcriber have ads?

Speech to Text Voice Typing shows ads; Transcriber does not.

### Which is updated more often, Speech to Text Voice Typing or Transcriber?

Speech to Text Voice Typing ships an update every 5 months, and Transcriber weekly. Most recently, Speech to Text Voice Typing was updated on November 2, 2026 and Transcriber on November 3, 2026.

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