Comparison

Transcribe Audio to Text Notes vs Plain Text Editor

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Transcribe Audio to Text Notes

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
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From lectures to meetings, interviews to videos, Transcriber is your smart AI notes taker. With advanced AI transcription audio to text, you can transcribe audio to text, create summaries, or rewrite recordings in seconds—making your Notes easier to study, share, and remember. Built for flexibility, Transcriber adapts to your needs: get a full transcript when accuracy matters, or let AI transform long Notes into concise highlights, key points, or polished content. Whether you want to live transcribe conversations, transcribe voice to text, or convert any audio to text, Transcriber adapts to your needs. Powered by secure speech to text technology, Transcriber helps students, professionals, and creators save time and stay organized. Every Note is encrypted, stored privately, and always accessible when you need it. Why You’ll Love Transcriber • Record or import and quickly transcribe with high accuracy • Summarize or restructure Notes with smart AI tools • Chat with your Notes to extract ideas and insights • Translate instantly into multiple languages • Export anywhere as PDF, TXT, or DOCX Key Features AI REWRITES & SUMMARIES Turn Notes into quick highlights, organize into bullet points, or polish text. Choose from various rewrite options to fit any purpose. ACCURATE TRANSCRIPTION Convert speech to text accurately in seconds. Perfect when you need to transcribe audio to text, transcribe voice to text, or live transcribe meetings. RECORD OR IMPORT AUDIO & VIDEO Easily record audio and phone calls, import files, or paste links from YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and more. SPEAKER IDENTIFICATION Automatically detects and labels different speakers in conversations for clearer transcripts. INSTANT TRANSLATION Translate Notes between multiple languages in seconds. Ideal for global teams, language learners, and international communication. BUILT-IN TEXT EDITOR Refine transcripts with a powerful text editor. Rename speakers, correct typos, and adjust formatting before export. SEAMLESS SHARING Export Notes as PDF, TXT, or DOCX formats via Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Skype, Mail, and more. PRIVATE & SECURE All Notes are encrypted. Your data stays private, always. 100% AD-FREE Enjoy a clean, distraction-free experience with no ads—ever. SUBSCRIPTION: We offer two subscription options with unlimited access to all Transcriber’s features: Yearly Unlimited and Weekly Unlimited. If you choose to get one of our plans, your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. The cost of the renewal depends on your Subscription Plan. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. When canceling a subscription, your subscription will remain active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded. We’d love your feedback! Please take a moment to rate us on the App Store. Privacy Policy: https://legal.apptoro.support/hc/en-us/articles/4417735186193 Terms of Use: https://legal.apptoro.support/hc/en-us/articles/4417715505041

About

Plain Text Editor

This utility app removes text formatting and images from your clipboard, converting content to plain text. It allows for easy editing and batch processing of clipboard contents, with an auto-processing feature available via in-app purchase.

Highlights
  • Remove text formatting
  • Erase images from clipboard
  • Convert clipboard to plain text
  • Edit text in editor
  • Batch processing
  • Auto batch processing (in-app purchase)
Features
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Have you ever had trouble with the size and color of text when you copy and paste it? "Plain Text Editor - PlainText" is an app that will solve the problem. "Plain Text Editor - PlainText" is an editor that can erase text styles and photos in the clipboard. You can easily change the contents of the clipboard to plain texts only. And you can also edit the text in the editor. [How to use] ∙Tapping "Clip → Editor" button puts the contents of the clipboard into the plain text editor. ∙Tapping "Editor → Clip" button puts the contents of the editor into the clipboard. ∙With the above operations, the contents of the clipboard can be changed to plain text. ∙Tapping "Batch Processing" button, the above two button processes will be performed continuously and the contents of the clipboard will become plain text. ∙If you turn on Auto Batch Processing, Batch Processing will be performed when this app is brought to the foreground.(*Auto Batch Processing requires an in-app purchase) ∙You can edit text in the editor. ∙On iPhone or iPad, tap editor screen to show the keyboard. ∙The number of characters in the editor is displayed at the top right of the screen. ∙Paste Permission Dialog will not appear if you select "Allow" from "Settings" > "Apps" > "PlainText" > "Paste from Other Apps. ∙Tap "ⓘ" button at the top left of the screen to open the information. The developer assumes no responsibility for any accident, violation, loss or claims by third parties which may arise from the use of this app. Terms of Use: This application is provided under the Apple Standard End User License Agreement (EULA). https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Transcribe Audio to Text Notes4 screens
Plain Text Editor1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Transcribe Audio to Text Notes at 4.6 against Plain Text Editor's 3.0. Transcribe Audio to Text Notes also leads on ratings volume (3.8K vs 2) and device support (5 vs 3). Plain Text Editor's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (50% vs 24%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Transcribe Audio to Text Notes sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month and Plain Text Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Transcribe Audio to Text Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Transcribe Audio to Text Notes has 3.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 24% of Transcribe Audio to Text Notes's written reviews are positive against 50% of Plain Text Editor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Transcribe Audio to Text Notes ships an update every 2 weeks, Plain Text Editor every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Transcribe Audio to Text Notes versus Plain Text Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTranscribe Audio to Text NotesPlain Text Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.8K ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews23.9% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.8K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWBSTakao Ichimura

Customer experience

Transcribe Audio to Text Notes

All ratings3,762 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral3.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews306 reviews
Positive23.9%
Neutral4.2%
Negative71.9%

Plain Text Editor

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Transcribe Audio to Text Notes

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Transcription not working
  • Recordings not being saved
  • Inability to cancel subscription
  • Crashes and freezes

Requested features

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

Plain Text Editor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Transcribe Audio to Text Notes

Subscriptions12
  • 30-minute Transcription Plan$4.491 Month
  • 30-minute Transcription Plan$4.991 Month
  • 30-minute Transcription Plan$6.991 Month
Show 9 more
  • 2-hour Transcription Plan$9.991 Month
  • Unlimited Weekly Plan$9.997 Days
  • 2-hour Transcription Plan$10.991 Month
  • Monthly Basic Plan$13.991 Month
  • 2-hour Transcription Plan$13.991 Month
  • 5-hour Transcription Plan$22.491 Month
  • 5-hour Transcription Plan$24.991 Month
  • 5-hour Transcription Plan$29.991 Month
  • Unlimited Yearly Plan3 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • Transcribe 2 Hours$10.99
3 purchases

Plain Text Editor

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Plan$7.99

Questions

Is Transcribe Audio to Text Notes free?
Transcribe Audio to Text Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Plain Text Editor free?
Plain Text Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Transcribe Audio to Text Notes or Plain Text Editor?
Transcribe Audio to Text Notes is rated higher. Transcribe Audio to Text Notes averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Plain Text Editor averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Transcribe Audio to Text Notes or Plain Text Editor have ads?
Both Transcribe Audio to Text Notes and Plain Text Editor show ads.
Which is updated more often, Transcribe Audio to Text Notes or Plain Text Editor?
Transcribe Audio to Text Notes ships an update every 2 weeks, and Plain Text Editor every 10 days. Most recently, Transcribe Audio to Text Notes was updated on October 17, 2026 and Plain Text Editor on October 7, 2026.

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