# Transcriber vs Transcribe

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.

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.

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.

Transcriber ships an update weekly, Transcribe every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Transcriber | Transcribe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcriber-offline-speech/id1521265012/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcribe-speech-to-text/id1585139197/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **87** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 44.0% of reviews | **90.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.1** |
| 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) | [shellmob](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573900492) |

## 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 |


### Transcribe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcribe-speech-to-text/id1585139197)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| transcribe Plan for monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| transcribe Plan for monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Transcription for quarterly | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Transcription Plan for yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Transcription Plan for yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| 1 hour transcription | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10分钟转写卡 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 hours transcription | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3 hours transcription | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5 hours transcription | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10 hours transcription | $7.99 | one-time |
| Transcription Plan for 5 hours | $14.99 | one-time |
| 20 hours transcription | $14.99 | one-time |
| Audio-to-Text Lifetime pro | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 November 3, 2026 and Transcribe on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*