# Transcribe Audio to Text Notes vs SonixScript

The clearest difference is monetization model: SonixScript at free with in-app purchases against Transcribe Audio to Text Notes's subscription. SonixScript also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (33% vs 24%). Transcribe Audio to Text Notes's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (3.8K vs 36). On price, update cadence 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 SonixScript sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Transcribe Audio to Text Notes has 3.8K ratings behind it against 36, 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 33% of SonixScript'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, SonixScript fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Transcribe Audio to Text Notes | SonixScript |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcribe-audio-to-text-notes/id1460290478/reviews)** | [4.2 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonixscript-speech-to-text/id6499443596/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 36 |
| Positive reviews | 23.9% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 130 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.2** | 17.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WBS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459630157) | [Chi shing Chan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735100871) |

## 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


### SonixScript

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonixscript-speech-to-text/id6499443596)

Convert voice messages to text privately and offline, directly within your favorite apps. Supports over 32 languages and offers bulk conversion for enhanced productivity. All processing happens on your device.

**Highlights:** Voice message to text conversion, Supports 32+ languages, Bulk voice message conversion, Privacy-focused, on-device processing, Offline functionality, Fast, real-time transcription

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Pro | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Deals | $14.99 | 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 SonixScript free?

SonixScript is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Transcribe Audio to Text Notes is rated higher. Transcribe Audio to Text Notes averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while SonixScript averages 4.2 from 36 ratings.

### Do Transcribe Audio to Text Notes or SonixScript have ads?

Transcribe Audio to Text Notes shows ads; SonixScript does not.

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

Transcribe Audio to Text Notes ships an update every 2 weeks, and SonixScript fortnightly. Most recently, Transcribe Audio to Text Notes was updated on October 17, 2026 and SonixScript on October 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*