# Glances+ vs Transcriber

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Transcriber at none against Glances+'s 3. Transcriber also leads on ads (none vs shown). Glances+'s advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.1 vs 26.0). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Glances+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Transcriber asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Glances+ against 5.0 for Transcriber. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

Glances+ ships an update every 5 days, Transcriber every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Glances+ | Transcriber |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glances-plus/id1461435386/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcriber-subtitles-and-notes/id6823434078/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 29 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Saumya Chhabra](https://appshunter.io/developer/1461435115) | [Stephen Robles](https://appshunter.io/developer/826544306) |

## What reviewers say

### Glances+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glances-plus/id1461435386)

This app helps you organize deadlines and projects efficiently. It displays the number of days remaining until an event, unlike standard calendars. Sync across Apple devices and view events in chronological order.

**Highlights:** Deadline tracking, Days until event count, Cross-device sync, Calendar import, Chronological order view, Time zone support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Glances+ Intro | $0.99 | per month |
| Glances+ Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Glances+ Lifetime Special | $14.99 | one-time |


### Transcriber

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcriber-subtitles-and-notes/id6823434078)

This app creates editable transcripts and timed subtitles from audio or video files using on-device speech recognition. It supports various export formats and languages, ensuring all processing stays private on your device.

**Highlights:** On-device speech recognition, Editable transcripts with timed words, SRT and WebVTT subtitle export, Multiple text export formats, Supports numerous languages offline, Adjustable subtitle cue grouping

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Glances+ free?

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

### Is Transcriber free?

Transcriber is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Glances+ or Transcriber?

Glances+ and Transcriber are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Glances+ or Transcriber have ads?

Glances+ shows ads; Transcriber does not.

### Which is updated more often, Glances+ or Transcriber?

Glances+ ships an update every 5 days, and Transcriber every 9 days. Most recently, Glances+ was updated on November 3, 2026 and Transcriber on November 13, 2026.

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