Comparison

Speech to Text+ vs Transcriber

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

Head to head
About

Speech to Text+

Instantly convert spoken words into editable text notes. Save, organize, and share your transcribed memos with ease. Features include formatting options and a discreet dark mode.

Highlights
  • Instant voice to text transcription
  • Save, edit, and share notes
  • Text formatting (underline, bold, italic)
  • Organize timestamped notes
  • Dark Mode
Features
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Have your voice instantly transcribed into text. Voice to text allows you to listen to spoken words and convert them into memos you can save, edit and share with other people or apps. FEATURES: -Save your notes for as long as you want, revisit them to edit or share them. Intuitive copy/paste/cut functions are at your disposal. -Underline, embolden or change any word in italic. -Straight forward user interface allows you to quickly organize your timestamped notes. -Dark Mode allows saves your eyes from too much light and gives you discretion. Terms of Use (EULA): https://sites.google.com/view/speech-to-text-terms-of-use/home

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

Speech to Text+3 screens
Transcriber3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Transcriber at 4.3 against Speech to Text+'s 3.0. Transcriber also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). 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. Speech to Text+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Transcriber has 86 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Speech to Text+'s written reviews are positive against 44% of Transcriber's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speech to Text+ ships an update every 2 months, Transcriber weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Speech to Text+ versus Transcriber: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeech to Text+Transcriber
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.3 (86 ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.4% of reviews44.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings286 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWALABOK LLCArthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.

Customer experience

Speech to Text+

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive32.4%
Neutral16.2%
Negative51.4%

Transcriber

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Speech to Text+

One-time1
  • Premium Version$19.99
2 purchases

Transcriber

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

Questions

Is Speech to Text+ free?
Speech to Text+ 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, Speech to Text+ or Transcriber?
Transcriber is rated higher. Speech to Text+ averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Transcriber averages 4.3 from 86 ratings.
Do Speech to Text+ or Transcriber have ads?
Speech to Text+ shows ads; Transcriber does not.
Which is updated more often, Speech to Text+ or Transcriber?
Speech to Text+ ships an update every 2 months, and Transcriber weekly. Most recently, Speech to Text+ was updated on October 16, 2026 and Transcriber on October 17, 2026.

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