# Transcribe Audio to Text Notes vs Sticky Notes & Color Widget

The clearest difference is monetization model: Sticky Notes & Color Widget at free with in-app purchases against Transcribe Audio to Text Notes's subscription. Sticky Notes & Color Widget also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 24%). Transcribe Audio to Text Notes's advantage is device support (5 vs 3) and iOS requirement (14.2 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Transcribe Audio to Text Notes sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month and Sticky Notes & Color Widget sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 — 4.6 for Transcribe Audio to Text Notes against 4.6 for Sticky Notes & Color Widget. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.8K and 6.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 24% of Transcribe Audio to Text Notes's written reviews are positive against 42% of Sticky Notes & Color Widget's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Transcribe Audio to Text Notes | Sticky Notes & Color Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcribe-audio-to-text-notes/id1460290478/reviews) | **[4.6 (6.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-and-color-widget/id1476063010/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.8K | **6.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 23.9% of reviews | **42.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 130 MB | 201 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.2** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WBS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459630157) | [Hive 5 Studio DOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1335530933) |

## What reviewers say

### Transcribe Audio to Text Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcribe-audio-to-text-notes/id1460290478)

This app uses AI to transcribe audio and video into text, generate summaries, and rewrite recordings. It's designed for students, professionals, and creators to save time and organize notes efficiently. Features include speaker identification, translation, and secure storage.

**Highlights:** AI-powered transcription, Audio and video summarization, Speaker identification, Instant translation, Export to PDF, TXT, DOCX, Record or import audio/video

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30-minute Transcription Plan | $4.49 | per month |
| 30-minute Transcription Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| 30-minute Transcription Plan | $6.99 | per month |
| 2-hour Transcription Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Weekly Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 2-hour Transcription Plan | $10.99 | per month |
| Monthly Basic Plan | $13.99 | per month |
| 2-hour Transcription Plan | $13.99 | per month |
| 5-hour Transcription Plan | $24.99 | per month |
| 5-hour Transcription Plan | $29.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Time-saving transcription
- 👍 Excellent assistant for meetings
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Accurate transcription
- 👍 Helpful for lectures and note-taking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate transcription
- 🐛 Transcription quality issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Lack of trial or free option
- 🐛 Transcription errors and gibberish

**Reported bugs**

- Transcription not working
- Recordings not being saved
- Inability to cancel subscription
- Crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Free trial option
- Improved accuracy and quality of transcription
- Better speaker differentiation
- More affordable pricing options


### Sticky Notes & Color Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-and-color-widget/id1476063010)

Create colorful sticky notes, checklists, and reminders that can be pinned directly to your Home Screen as widgets. Dictate notes with your voice, add photos, and organize them by color. Sync across all your Apple devices using iCloud.

**Highlights:** Home Screen widgets, Color-coded notes, Checklists and to-do lists, Voice notes (voice to text), Notes with pictures, iCloud sync, App lock

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-Month Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Sticky Notes Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| 1-Month Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| 1-Month Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| 1-Month Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| 1-Month Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Notes Plus | $19.99 | per year |
| 1-Year Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| 1-Year Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| 1-Year Subscription | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Customizable notes
- 🚀 Convenient home screen widgets
- 👍 Helps with organization and memory
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription cost
- 🔍 Limited free features
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💤 Poor widget functionality
- 📢 Excessive ads in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Notes disappearing or not displaying properly
- Inability to edit or delete notes
- Crashes and black screens
- Widget not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add search functionality
- Improve note organization (e.g. grouping, tagging)
- Allow custom backgrounds and fonts
- Sync notes across devices
- Improve widget customization and reliability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Transcribe Audio to Text Notes free?

Transcribe Audio to Text Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sticky Notes & Color Widget free?

Sticky Notes & Color Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Transcribe Audio to Text Notes or Sticky Notes & Color Widget?

Sticky Notes & Color Widget is rated higher. Transcribe Audio to Text Notes averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Sticky Notes & Color Widget averages 4.6 from 6.6K ratings.

### Do Transcribe Audio to Text Notes or Sticky Notes & Color Widget have ads?

Both Transcribe Audio to Text Notes and Sticky Notes & Color Widget show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Transcribe Audio to Text Notes or Sticky Notes & Color Widget?

Transcribe Audio to Text Notes ships an update every 2 weeks, and Sticky Notes & Color Widget every 2 weeks. Most recently, Transcribe Audio to Text Notes was updated on November 3, 2026 and Sticky Notes & Color Widget on November 5, 2026.

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