# Transcriber vs Speech To Text

The clearest difference is rating: Transcriber at 4.3 against Speech To Text's 2.0. Transcriber also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 8 months). Speech To Text's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Transcriber sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Speech To Text sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Transcriber holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Transcriber has 86 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of Transcriber's written reviews are positive against 50% of Speech To Text's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Transcriber ships an update weekly, Speech To Text every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Transcriber | Speech To Text |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcriber-offline-speech/id1521265012/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-to-text-voice-notes/id1529065945/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **86** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 44.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) | [Jogani Bhavesh Keshubhai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362106927) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Speech To Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-to-text-voice-notes/id1529065945)

This app converts spoken words into text, supporting multiple languages. It also offers a text-to-speech function to convert written notes into audio. Ideal for users who want to save time on typing and dictation.

**Highlights:** Voice to text conversion, Text to speech conversion, Supports multiple languages, Saves audio and text files, User-friendly interface, History of saved notes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Transcriber free?

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

### Is Speech To Text free?

Speech To Text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Transcriber or Speech To Text?

Transcriber is rated higher. Transcriber averages 4.3 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while Speech To Text averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Transcriber or Speech To Text have ads?

Speech To Text shows ads; Transcriber does not.

### Which is updated more often, Transcriber or Speech To Text?

Transcriber ships an update weekly, and Speech To Text every 8 months. Most recently, Transcriber was updated on October 17, 2026 and Speech To Text on October 9, 2026.

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