Transcriber vs Transcribe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Offline transcription
- Live audio capture
- Media file transcription
- Local data processing
- Share transcriptions
- Organize notes
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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
Transcribe
This app converts speech to text, supporting both live transcription with a time limit and conversion from audio files. It offers multilingual capabilities to suit various user needs.
- Audio file transcription
- Live speech conversion
- Multiple language support
- 55-second live limit
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1. Support conversion from a recording audio file. 2. Support live conversion(with 55 seconds limit). 3. Support multiple languages.
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Verdict
Transcriber and Transcribe both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 44% of Transcriber's written reviews are positive against 17% of Transcribe's. Transcriber also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (86 vs 22). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Transcriber sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Transcribe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Transcriber against 4.4 for Transcribe. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 86 and 22 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Transcriber's written reviews are positive against 17% of Transcribe's.
Transcriber ships an update weekly, Transcribe every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Transcriber | Transcribe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (86 ratings) | 4.4 (22 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 44.0% of reviews — better | 16.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 86 — better | 22 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA. | 永超 侯 |
Customer experience
Transcriber
Transcribe
In-app purchases
Transcriber
- Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Transcriber Premium$2.99
Transcribe
- Remove Ads$3.99
Questions
Is Transcriber free?
Is Transcribe free?
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Do Transcriber or Transcribe have ads?
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