Comparison

Audio2Ear vs Audio Transcribe

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

Head to head
About

Audio2Ear

Stream audio directly to your compatible hearing processor via Bluetooth. Connect your device through your myMED-EL account for seamless integration. This app is designed for specific MED-EL audio processors.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth audio streaming
  • myMED-EL account integration
  • SONNET and SONNET 2 compatibility
  • Smartphone pairing
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Using Bluetooth on your audio device you can start streaming music straight to your audio processor. Simply sign in to your myMED-EL account and follow the instructions for pairing AudioLink to your smartphone. The Audio2Ear app works with MED-EL’s SONNET and SONNET 2 audio processors and a valid myMED-EL ID only.

About

Audio Transcribe

Effortlessly convert audio and video files into accurate, editable text using on-device AI. This tool is ideal for students, journalists, and creators needing to transcribe interviews, lectures, or meetings without relying on cloud services.

Highlights
  • On-device AI transcription
  • Supports audio and video files
  • Offline transcription capability
  • Editable and shareable text output
  • Privacy-focused, zero cloud usage
  • Integrated editing tools
Features
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Tired of spending hours transcribing interviews, lectures, or video meetings? This app transforms your iPhone or iPad into a powerful, private AI transcription studio. Whether it’s an audio recording or a video file, forget hitting 'pause' and 'play' hundreds of times—the app does all the hard work for you. Our advanced artificial intelligence analyzes your media and converts it into highly accurate, editable, and shareable text in minutes. It's the ultimate tool for students, journalists, content creators, and researchers who need to effortlessly turn speech into text. PRO: Maximum Privacy. Zero Cloud. Unlike web services, our high-precision AI models run entirely on your device (optimized for Apple Silicon). • Secure: Your sensitive audio and video data never leave your device. • Fast: Optimized for on-device performance. • Offline: Transcribe anywhere, even without an internet connection. Now Supporting Video Files! You can now import video clips directly from your gallery or Files. The app automatically extracts the audio and provides a full transcript of the dialogue. Perfect for transcribing: • Video interviews and webinars. • Social media clips and vlogs. • Recorded university lessons and presentations. How It Works: 3 Simple Steps 1. Select Media: Easily choose any audio (MP3, M4A, WAV, FLAC) or video file (MP4, MOV, etc.) from your iCloud, local storage, or Photo Library. 2. Transcribe On-Device: Our AI engine instantly analyzes the file, recognizes speech even with background noise, and generates accurate text. 3. Edit & Export: Review and refine the transcription in our integrated editor. Save it to your personal archive or share it instantly with your team. Subscription and Purchase Information: You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription or a one-time purchase through an In-App Purchase. Auto-renewable subscription: • Monthly with 3-Days Free Trial, Annual with 3-Days Free Trial • Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. One-time Purchase: • A non-consumable purchase is available for lifetime access to Pro features. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/site/privacycoldat/ Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Audio2Ear3 screens
Audio Transcribe3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Audio2Ear at none against Audio Transcribe's 3. Audio2Ear also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.2 vs 18.0). Audio Transcribe's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 11 months) and rating (2.8 vs 2.5). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and device support 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

Both are free to download. Audio Transcribe sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Audio2Ear asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Audio Transcribe holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 11 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 21% and 21% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Audio2Ear ships an update every 11 months, Audio Transcribe fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Audio2Ear versus Audio Transcribe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudio2EarAudio Transcribe
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (20 ratings)2.8 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.4% of reviews — better20.7% of reviews
Number of ratings20 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.2 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB175 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMED-EL Elektromedizinische Geraete GmbHEmanuele Floris

Customer experience

Audio2Ear

All ratings20 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral30.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive21.4%
Neutral28.6%
Negative50.0%

Audio Transcribe

All ratings11 ratings
Positive45.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative54.5%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive20.7%
Neutral3.4%
Negative75.9%

In-app purchases

None

Audio2Ear

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Audio Transcribe

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • PRO Lifetime Access$249.99

Questions

Is Audio2Ear free?
Audio2Ear is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Audio Transcribe free?
Audio Transcribe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Audio2Ear or Audio Transcribe?
Audio Transcribe is rated higher. Audio2Ear averages 2.5 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Audio Transcribe averages 2.8 from 11 ratings.
Do Audio2Ear or Audio Transcribe have ads?
Audio Transcribe shows ads; Audio2Ear does not.
Which is updated more often, Audio2Ear or Audio Transcribe?
Audio2Ear ships an update every 11 months, and Audio Transcribe fortnightly. Most recently, Audio2Ear was updated on October 23, 2026 and Audio Transcribe on October 24, 2026.

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