# Transcriber vs Scribbn

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Transcriber at 37% against Scribbn's 0%. Transcriber also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (86 vs 5). Scribbn's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3). 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 Scribbn sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scribbn holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Transcriber has 86 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 37% of Transcriber's written reviews are positive against 0% of Scribbn's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Transcriber ships an update weekly, Scribbn every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Transcriber | Scribbn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcriber-offline-speech/id1521265012/reviews) | **[4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribbn/id1585425122/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **86** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **36.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| 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) | [Technidoo UG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1164397550) |

## 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 |


### Scribbn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribbn/id1585425122)

Convert voice messages into text for easier understanding and faster replies. This tool helps you transcribe audio, summarize key points, and even detect emotions and keywords. It's ideal for situations where listening to audio is inconvenient or impossible.

**Highlights:** Voice message to text transcription, Text summarization, Emotion recognition, Keyword analysis, Silence detection remover, Message history search, Supports 136 languages

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Credits Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bronze Credits Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Silver Credits Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gold Credits Pack | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Transcriber free?

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

### Is Scribbn free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Transcriber or Scribbn?

Scribbn is rated higher. Transcriber averages 4.3 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while Scribbn averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do Transcriber or Scribbn have ads?

Scribbn shows ads; Transcriber does not.

### Which is updated more often, Transcriber or Scribbn?

Transcriber ships an update weekly, and Scribbn every 3 weeks. Most recently, Transcriber was updated on September 22, 2026 and Scribbn on September 15, 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.*