# Note Widget + vs Transcribe Live

The clearest difference is ads: Transcribe Live at none against Note Widget +'s shown. Transcribe Live also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (97% vs 78%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Note Widget + sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Transcribe Live sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Transcribe Live holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 438 and 169 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Note Widget +'s written reviews are positive against 97% of Transcribe Live's.

Note Widget + ships an update monthly, Transcribe Live every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Note Widget + | Transcribe Live |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (438 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-widget-plus/id1495041735/reviews) | **[4.8 (169 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcribe-live-voice-to-text/id1591421967/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **438** | 169 |
| Positive reviews | 78.0% of reviews | **96.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.8 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yuri Nesh](https://appshunter.io/developer/521035681) | [Andrii Karpets](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553297322) |

## What reviewers say

### Note Widget +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-widget-plus/id1495041735)

Create handwritten notes, dictate voice memos, and write over images. Transform speech into text and schedule reminders. Secure your notes with biometric locks and display them directly on your widget screen.

**Highlights:** Handwritten and text notes, Write over images, Dictate notes and record speech, Transform voice to text, Schedule reminders, Password/biometric protection, Display notes on widget

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Happy Club, monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Happy Club, 6 month | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| Happy Club, Yearly | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy and fast to use
- 👍 Great for various lists
- 👍 Good for note-taking
- 👍 Syncs across devices
- 👍 No distracting ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cannot delete notes
- 🐛 Subscription not reloading
- 🐛 App won't stay open
- 🐛 Blank yellow page issue
- 🐛 Paper too small for notes

**Reported bugs**

- App won't let me delete a note
- App will not reload subscription
- App won't stay open
- Blank yellow page issue
- Scrolls back to the top of a note

**Requested features**

- Add folder organization
- More than nine categories
- Ability to add tags
- Password protection for notes
- Show full widgets on home screen


### Transcribe Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcribe-live-voice-to-text/id1591421967)

This app provides real-time speech-to-text transcription for conversations, making communication accessible for individuals with hearing impairments. It utilizes on-device Apple Speech Recognition for instant captions that adjust dynamically. Conversations are kept private and secure on your device.

**Highlights:** Instant live captions, Speech-to-text transcription, On-device Apple Speech Recognition, Secure, private conversations, Real-time caption adjustment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium and Trial | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium and Trial | $4.99 | per month |
| 3 Months Premium | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 Months Premium and Trial | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Year Premium and Trial | $39.99 | per year |
| Year Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Incredibly accurate transcription
- ⚡ Fast real-time transcription
- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive interface
- 🎯 Excellent for students and professionals
- ♿ Great accessibility for Deaf and Hard of Hearing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 Requires clear, loud speech for best results
- 🌍 Limited language support (English only)
- 📞 No call recording feature
- 👥 Cannot differentiate between speakers
- 📝 Post-transcript editing process could be simpler

**Reported bugs**

- Accuracy issues with unclear or mumbled speech
- Performance degradation with excessive background noise
- Transcription errors with medical terminology

**Requested features**

- Multi-language transcription support (French, Spanish, Portuguese, etc.)
- Call recording capability
- Speaker differentiation/identification
- Larger text size options (independent of system accessibility)
- Duplicate file detection to prevent double transcription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Note Widget + free?

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

### Is Transcribe Live free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Note Widget + or Transcribe Live?

Transcribe Live is rated higher. Note Widget + averages 4.4 out of 5 from 438 ratings, while Transcribe Live averages 4.8 from 169 ratings.

### Do Note Widget + or Transcribe Live have ads?

Note Widget + shows ads; Transcribe Live does not.

### Which is updated more often, Note Widget + or Transcribe Live?

Note Widget + ships an update monthly, and Transcribe Live every 6 weeks. Most recently, Note Widget + was updated on October 19, 2026 and Transcribe Live on October 4, 2026.

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