# Transcribe Audio to Text Notes vs Plain Text Editor

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Transcribe Audio to Text Notes | Plain Text Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcribe-audio-to-text-notes/id1460290478/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plain-text-editor-plaintext/id1543131659/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 23.9% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 130 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WBS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459630157) | [Takao Ichimura](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474061593) |

## 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 (13)**

| 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 | $22.49 | per month |
| 5-hour Transcription Plan | $24.99 | per month |
| 5-hour Transcription Plan | $29.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Yearly Plan | $99.99 | per year |
| Transcribe 2 Hours | $10.99 | one-time |

**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


### Plain Text Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plain-text-editor-plaintext/id1543131659)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $3.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Plan | $7.99 | one-time |


## 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 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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