Comparison

Transcriber vs Transcribe

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

Head to head
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

About

Transcribe

Convert spoken words into text in real-time or from imported audio/video files. Offers text-to-speech, audio editing, and supports over 100 languages for enhanced productivity in work, study, and travel.

Highlights
  • Real-time speech to text
  • Import audio/video for transcription
  • Text to speech with AI voices
  • Audio editing tools
  • Multilingual transcription (100+ languages)
  • AI noise reduction recording
  • Cross-device sync
Features
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The transcription-to-text feature can quickly and accurately convert real-time speech into text, supporting the import of audio files from mobile phones. It also includes features for text-to-speech, and audio editing, meeting the needs of mobile recording and speech-to-text for office work, meetings, learning, travel, and more, ultimately enhancing efficiency in both learning and work. ------Core Features of Speech-to-Text------ 【Real-time Speech to Text】 Transcribe while recording, instant drafting, intelligent error correction, high accuracy. 【Voice to Text Conversion】 Supports importing voice recordings from mobile phones and third-party software into the transcription software, with no restrictions on audio formats. 【Video to Text】 Import external videos and extract text from them. 【Text to Speech】 Choose from a variety of AI anchor voices, adjust speed, and add background music. 【Mobile Recording】 AI noise reduction recording, clear audio quality, multiple recording modes to choose from. 【Multilingual Transcription】 Supports over 100 languages including English, Korean, Japanese, German, Spanish, Portuguese, French, etc. 【Audio Editing】 Audio clipping, splitting, merging, format conversion, stereo synthesis, etc. 【Voice Export & File Management】 Quickly export audio files and transcription documents, sync edits across multiple devices. Subscription Instructions: Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase Privacy Policy: http://www.palmmob.cn/yinsi/luyinwenziyinsiiiosen.html User Agreement: http://www.palmmob.cn/yinsi/luyinwenziyonghuiosen.html

Screenshots

Transcriber3 screens
Transcribe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Transcribe at 90% against Transcriber's 44%. Transcribe also leads on iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.6). Transcriber's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). 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. Transcriber sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Transcribe sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 87 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of Transcriber's written reviews are positive against 90% of Transcribe's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Transcriber ships an update weekly, Transcribe every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Transcriber versus Transcribe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTranscriberTranscribe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (87 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews44.0% of reviews90.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings87 — better2
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.shellmob

Customer experience

Transcriber

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

Transcribe

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive90.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.5%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Transcriber

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

Transcribe

Subscriptions5
  • transcribe Plan for monthly$4.991 Month
  • transcribe Plan for monthly$5.991 Month
  • Transcription for quarterly$9.996 Months
Show 2 more
  • Transcription Plan for yearly2 variants$14.991 Year
  • Transcription Plan for yearly$19.991 Year
One-time9
  • 1 hour transcription$0.99
  • 10分钟转写卡$1.99
  • 10 hours transcription$2.99
Show 6 more
  • 3 hours transcription$3.99
  • 5 hours transcription$4.99
  • 10 hours transcription$7.99
  • Transcription Plan for 5 hours$14.99
  • 20 hours transcription$14.99
  • Audio-to-Text Lifetime pro$24.99

Questions

Is Transcriber free?
Transcriber is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Transcribe free?
Transcribe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Transcriber or Transcribe?
Transcriber is rated higher. Transcriber averages 4.3 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while Transcribe averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Transcriber or Transcribe have ads?
Transcribe shows ads; Transcriber does not.
Which is updated more often, Transcriber or Transcribe?
Transcriber ships an update weekly, and Transcribe every 2 months. Most recently, Transcriber was updated on October 21, 2026 and Transcribe on October 30, 2026.

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