Comparison

Audio Transcribe vs Transcriber

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

Head to head
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/

About

Transcriber

This app converts audio from media files or live recordings into text, entirely offline on your device. It prioritizes user privacy by processing all data locally, without sharing it with third parties. Transcriptions can be organized within the app or shared easily.

Highlights
  • Offline transcription
  • Live audio capture
  • Media file transcription
  • Local data processing
  • Share transcriptions
  • Organize notes
Features
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Transcribe audio from media files or live capture offline using your device! Transcriber uses the latest advancements in machine learning to leverage the power of your iPhone or iPad and provide transcriptions for media files or live recordings! The whole transcription process is done using computational power from your device, so your data is never shared with any third party or external server, in respect to your privacy. Keep your transcriptions organized on the app for later reading or share them easily to other apps with a single tap! Transcriber is now available for all iOS devices! ------ Terms of Use: https://transcriber-fd298.firebaseapp.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://transcriber-fd298.firebaseapp.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Audio Transcribe3 screens
Transcriber3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Transcriber at 4.3 against Audio Transcribe's 2.8. Transcriber also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (44% vs 21%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Transcriber sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Transcriber holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Transcriber has 86 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Audio Transcribe's written reviews are positive against 44% of Transcriber's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Audio Transcribe ships an update fortnightly, Transcriber weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Audio Transcribe versus Transcriber: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudio TranscribeTranscriber
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (11 ratings)4.3 (86 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.7% of reviews44.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1186 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size175 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmanuele FlorisArthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.

Customer experience

Audio Transcribe

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

Transcriber

All ratings86 ratings
Positive82.6%
Neutral3.5%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive44.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative52.0%

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
2 purchases

Transcriber

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Transcriber Premium$2.99

Questions

Is Audio Transcribe free?
Audio Transcribe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Transcriber free?
Transcriber is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Audio Transcribe or Transcriber?
Transcriber is rated higher. Audio Transcribe averages 2.8 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Transcriber averages 4.3 from 86 ratings.
Do Audio Transcribe or Transcriber have ads?
Audio Transcribe shows ads; Transcriber does not.
Which is updated more often, Audio Transcribe or Transcriber?
Audio Transcribe ships an update fortnightly, and Transcriber weekly. Most recently, Audio Transcribe was updated on October 15, 2026 and Transcriber on October 17, 2026.

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