# Transcribe Audio to Text Notes vs Live Transcribe +

The clearest difference is monetization model: Live Transcribe + at freemium against Transcribe Audio to Text Notes's subscription. Live Transcribe + also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (35% vs 24%). Transcribe Audio to Text Notes's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (3.8K vs 797). On price, rating, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 Live Transcribe + sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 Live Transcribe +. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.8K and 797 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 24% of Transcribe Audio to Text Notes's written reviews are positive against 35% of Live Transcribe +'s.

Transcribe Audio to Text Notes ships an update every 2 weeks, Live Transcribe + every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Transcribe Audio to Text Notes | Live Transcribe + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcribe-audio-to-text-notes/id1460290478/reviews) | **[4.6 (797 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-transcribe-plus/id1618181875/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 797 |
| Positive reviews | 23.9% of reviews | **35.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 130 MB | 47 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) | [Zerovik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819093753) |

## 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


### Live Transcribe +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-transcribe-plus/id1618181875)

This app provides real-time speech-to-text transcription and live captioning. It uses AI to convert spoken words into readable text, making communication accessible for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, students, and professionals. Features include offline transcription, dictation, and exportable text.

**Highlights:** Real-time transcription, Live captioning, Offline transcription, Speech to text dictation, Exportable text, Light and dark mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access | $3.99 | per month |
| Full Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Full Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Full Access | $39.99 | per year |
| Full Access | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Helpful for hard of hearing individuals
- 👨‍⚕️ Praised by medical professionals
- 🎯 Accurate transcription in quiet environments
- 📱 Works well on multiple devices for some users
- 💬 Useful for conversations with unclear speakers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model ($29-40/year)
- 🐛 Frequent lag and transcription errors
- 📱 Inconsistent performance across devices (iPad issues)
- ⚠️ Unreliable in noisy environments
- 🚫 Not free on iOS (free on Android)

**Reported bugs**

- Transcription gaps and missing words
- App stops working after trial period without clear subscription info
- Text corrections get erased when keyboard is dismissed
- Words with double letters display as censored
- Skips back and forth in transcription

**Requested features**

- Custom dictionary for frequently used words
- Screen auto-rotation capability
- Free tier or free option for disabled users
- Additional language support (Malayalam, etc.)
- Ability to edit and correct transcripts


## 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 Live Transcribe + free?

Live Transcribe + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Transcribe Audio to Text Notes or Live Transcribe +?

Live Transcribe + is rated higher. Transcribe Audio to Text Notes averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Live Transcribe + averages 4.6 from 797 ratings.

### Do Transcribe Audio to Text Notes or Live Transcribe + have ads?

Transcribe Audio to Text Notes shows ads; Live Transcribe + does not.

### Which is updated more often, Transcribe Audio to Text Notes or Live Transcribe +?

Transcribe Audio to Text Notes ships an update every 2 weeks, and Live Transcribe + every 6 weeks. Most recently, Transcribe Audio to Text Notes was updated on October 29, 2026 and Live Transcribe + on October 30, 2026.

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