Smartlink vs Transcribe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smartlink
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MEZZO Guardian combines Z-Wave and IP technologies to provide a seamless security, automation, energy management, intercom, CCTV and medical solution into one wireless unit. The system is controlled by our MEZZO Guardian App via 3G and a dedicated WiFi router as well as having integrated intelligence that gives you instant control, anytime, anywhere. Main features: - My Health feature helps to send alert to emergency contacts. Medical alert can be sent as SMS with your location to emergency contacts or as push notification to Mezzo users. Also My Health helps to take your medicine on time.
Transcribe
This app converts spoken words into text in real-time on your screen. It supports over 100 languages and dialects, allowing you to follow conversations, meetings, and lectures with ease. Save and review transcripts for later reference.
- Real-time speech to text
- Supports 100+ languages
- Transcript history
- Share transcripts
- Works in noisy environments
- Offline use not specified
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Hear Every Conversation Instantly with Live Transcribe Missing what people are saying? Struggling to follow conversations? Live Transcribe turns speech into text on your screen in real time—just open the app and start listening. WHAT YOU'LL GET See spoken words appear as text instantly on your screen. Follow conversations in noisy environments, meetings, lectures, and everyday interactions. Read back what was said with full transcript history. Switch between 100 languages and dialects on the fly. YOUR REAL-TIME COMMUNICATION TOOL Never miss a word again. Live Transcribe works in one-on-one conversations, group discussions, classrooms, doctor's appointments, phone calls on speaker, TV and video content, and any situation where you need speech converted to text. WORKS IN YOUR LANGUAGE Available in 100 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Hindi, Portuguese, Russian, and many more. SAVE YOUR TRANSCRIPTS Keep a history of every conversation you transcribe. Review past transcripts anytime. Share transcripts with others for reference. PERFECT FOR People who are deaf or hard of hearing. Following fast-paced meetings and lectures. Understanding speakers in noisy environments. Communicating across language barriers. Keeping a written record of important conversations. HOW IT WORKS Open the app and point your device toward the speaker. Watch speech appear as text in real time on your screen. Scroll back to review anything you missed. Save transcripts for later. From doctor visits to classroom lectures to dinner table conversations—never miss what matters. Download Live Transcribe and stay connected to every conversation. Transcription accuracy may vary based on background noise, accents, and audio clarity. You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription through an In-App Purchase. • Auto-renewable subscription • 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. • Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase https://livetranscribeapp8.wordpress.com/privacy-policy https://livetranscribeapp8.wordpress.com/terms-of-service
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smartlink at none against Transcribe's 2. Smartlink also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Transcribe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Smartlink asks for nothing beyond the download.
Smartlink ships an update every 2 weeks, Transcribe every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smartlink | Transcribe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 104 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ness Corporation Pty Limited | Valerian Kokhreidze |
In-app purchases
Smartlink
No in-app purchases
Transcribe
- Pro (weekly)3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Pro (annual)$79.991 Year









