Comparison

iLab Reader vs Live Transcribe

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

Head to head
About

iLab Reader

Features
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The app help lab assistance to monitor laboratory inventory and access to stock levels

About

Live Transcribe

This app converts spoken words into text in real-time or from recordings. It offers smart summaries, advanced search, and multi-language support for lectures, meetings, and videos. Access files offline and export in various formats.

Highlights
  • Live voice-to-text conversion
  • Smart summaries of audio
  • AI-powered search
  • Flexible export options
  • Offline access to files
  • Support for over 100 languages
Features
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AI Live Transcribe 2.0 – Fast and Accurate Speech-to-Text App Record lectures, business meetings, or phone calls with a single tap. Review your audio transcriptions whenever it’s convenient for you. Access your files even without an internet connection. Key Features: • Live Transcription - instant voice-to-text conversion during conversations, lectures, or meetings. • Smart Summaries - concise, clear notes summarizing full lectures or business meetings. No need to waste time listening to the entire recording. • Smart Search - effortlessly find text and audio using advanced AI-powered search models. • Flexible Export - convenient export options. Whether you need to share the audio file, the text file, or just a specific snippet of both-exporting has never been this seamless. • Delayed Transcription - record audio today and transcribe it whenever you're ready. • Offline Access - access all your audio and text files anytime, even in offline mode. • Multi-language Support - support for over 100 languages for transcription. Use Cases: • Record Lectures - worried about missing important information? Simply record the entire lecture, transcribe it later, and make exam prep much easier. • Transcribe Meetings - does a client say one thing today and another a week later? Record meetings with colleagues to maintain a clear record of what needs to be done and where to focus your resources. • YouTube Video-to-Text - No time to watch a full YouTube video? Transcribe it and generate a summary of the most interesting highlights. Premium Features: • Free Trial - we provide free premium access so users can fully explore the app before deciding if it’s right for them. • Daily Free Credits - if you aren't ready for premium, you can still enjoy several free transcriptions every day. • No Limits - premium users enjoy unlimited access to the best AI solutions on the market without interruptions. • Flexible Subscriptions - choose from weekly, monthly, or yearly plans. There is a perfect plan for everyone. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/hey-transcribe-terms Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/hey-transcribe-privacy

Screenshots

iLab Reader2 screens
Live Transcribe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iLab Reader at none against Live Transcribe's 9. iLab Reader also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Live Transcribe sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. iLab Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iLab Reader ships an update every 2 months, Live Transcribe monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
iLab Reader versus Live Transcribe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriLab ReaderLive Transcribe
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (12 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB112 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMyAdamas Technologies Sdn BhdHanna Raita

In-app purchases

None

iLab Reader

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Live Transcribe

Subscriptions9
  • Voice memos$4.997 Days
  • Powered by Otter AI$5.997 Days
  • Dictation to text3 Days trial$7.997 Days
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  • AI Note Taker$14.991 Month
  • AI Note Taker3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Dictation to text$39.991 Year
  • Speech to text3 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • AI Note Taker3 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Voice Note Taker$99.991 Year

Questions

Is iLab Reader free?
iLab Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Live Transcribe free?
Live Transcribe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iLab Reader or Live Transcribe have ads?
Neither iLab Reader nor Live Transcribe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iLab Reader or Live Transcribe?
iLab Reader ships an update every 2 months, and Live Transcribe monthly. Most recently, iLab Reader was updated on October 16, 2026 and Live Transcribe on October 24, 2026.

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