# Audio Transcribe vs Transcriber

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.

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.

Transcriber holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Transcriber has 87 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.

Audio Transcribe ships an update fortnightly, Transcriber weekly. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Audio Transcribe | Transcriber |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-transcribe/id1503180824/reviews) | **[4.3 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcriber-offline-speech/id1521265012/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **87** |
| Positive reviews | 20.7% of reviews | **44.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 175 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Emanuele Floris](https://appshunter.io/developer/597490842) | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) |

## What reviewers say

### Audio Transcribe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-transcribe/id1503180824)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $8.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $69.99 | per year |
| PRO Lifetime Access | $249.99 | one-time |


### Transcriber

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcriber-offline-speech/id1521265012)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Transcriber Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 87 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 21, 2026 and Transcriber on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*