Comparison

Word Counter + Plain Text Pro vs OffScribe

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

Head to head
About

Word Counter + Plain Text Pro

Instantly convert and count characters, words, and UTF8 words from copied text. Offers a built-in editor for further modifications and seamless sharing to other applications. Supports all languages with an accurate UTF8 word count engine.

Highlights
  • Automatic plain text output
  • Integrated plain text editor
  • One-touch sharing to other apps
  • Character, word, and UTF8 word counting
  • Supports all languages
  • Accurate UTF8 word count engine
Features
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Convert all plain text from whatever you copied and count the character and words at the same time! Features: v1.21 - automatic output of plain text with even no need to touch the interface of the app - equipped with a plain text editor for further editing - text can be quickly shared with other apps with one-touch - not only the characters but also the words and UTF8 words will be counted and attached - all languages supported (please use the UTF8 number instead of word for some languages) - very accurate UTF8 word count engine for any Unicode character language users v1.21 -> v1.22 - fine-tuning, app size reduced - animation changed v1.22 -> v1.24 - all deprecated code rewritten v1.24 -> v1.27 - All deprecated code corrected for iOS15 and up - App interface modified: share button's size & image - System menu implemented: Technical Support, Rate Me, More From Us - App display name modified from "Plain Text Pro + Word Counter" to "Word Counter + Plain Text Pro" - App information updated for the new 13+/16+/18+ age-rating system Instructions basic mode: 1. copy anything from another app (just include pictures and videos, you can simply "Select all" then "Copy" ) 2. start "Plain Text Pro", the app will popup displaying all plain text it grabbed and converted 3. close "Plain Text Pro" by pressing the iPhone's Home key (yes, no need to touch anywhere in the app) 4. open another app and Paste the plain text Instructions professional mode: 1. copy anything from another app (just include pictures and videos, you can simply "Select all" then "Copy" ) 2. start "Plain Text Pro", the app will popup displaying all plain text it grabbed and converted 3. touch the button "Copy back to clipboard" 4. do further editing on the editor (the keyboard can be dismissed when you touch outside the editor) 5. choose what word count information be added to the end of the plain text, character, word, and UTF8 6. touch the Share button to share out or if you only need the plain text in the clipboard to paste, jump to the next step 7. close "Plain Text Pro" by pressing the iPhone's Home key (yes, no need to touch anywhere in the app)

About

OffScribe

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Transcribe your lectures, meetings, interviews, and voice notes instantly and privately, entirely on your device. No internet, no accounts, no data leaving your phone. Why OffScribe? • Fully Offline: Record and transcribe anytime, anywhere—no Wi-Fi required. • Private & Secure: All recordings and transcriptions stay on your device. No tracking, no cloud, no data collection. • Unlimited Transcriptions: Convert as many recordings as you need without limits. • Multi-Language Support: Transcribe in 99+ languages and switch languages anytime. • Export & Share: Save your transcripts as TXT, PDF, SRT, or VTT. Copy or share easily. • Retranscribe: Not happy with a transcription? Retranscribe instantly for better accuracy. Who Uses OffScribe? • Professionals: Capture meetings, discussions, and voice notes securely. • Students: Record and review lectures and study sessions offline. • Journalists & Researchers: Transcribe interviews locally without exposing sensitive data. • Chefs & Home Cooks: Record recipes, cooking instructions, and kitchen notes without stopping your workflow. • Book Writers: Dictate ideas, drafts, or entire chapters and transcribe them instantly. • Content Creators: Talk your ideas out loud and prepare your scripts. • Everyone: From quick memos to long recordings, OffScribe handles it all. Key Features • One-Tap Recording: Start recording instantly; transcription starts automatically. • High-Quality On-Device Transcription: Powered by Apple Neural Engine and state-of-the-art transcription model for accurate results. • Folder Organization: Keep your recordings and transcripts neatly organized. Always Free & Privacy-Focused OffScribe is completely free, supported by banner and occasional full-screen ads. Your privacy is our top priority: no audio uploads, no analytics, no subscriptions. Everything stays local and under your control. Get Started Today Download OffScribe to start recording, transcribing, and exporting audio securely—offline, fast, and hassle-free. Privacy Policy: https://gigantech.io/products/transcription-app/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://gigantech.io/products/transcription-app/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Word Counter + Plain Text Pro3 screens
OffScribe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: OffScribe at Free against Word Counter + Plain Text Pro's $0.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

OffScribe is free to download; Word Counter + Plain Text Pro costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Word Counter + Plain Text Pro versus OffScribe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWord Counter + Plain Text ProOffScribe
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 29 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJiulong ZhaoGiganTech, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Word Counter + Plain Text Pro

No in-app purchases

None

OffScribe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Word Counter + Plain Text Pro free?
Word Counter + Plain Text Pro costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is OffScribe free?
OffScribe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Word Counter + Plain Text Pro or OffScribe have ads?
Neither Word Counter + Plain Text Pro nor OffScribe shows ads.

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