Comparison

Transcriber vs Speech To Text & Whisper

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

Speech To Text & Whisper

This app converts spoken words into editable text using advanced AI. It can transcribe audio and video, offering tools for grammar correction, translation, and content drafting. Review transcripts with adjustable playback and export them in various formats.

Highlights
  • High-accuracy AI transcription
  • Record audio or import video
  • AI text editing and translation
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • Multiple export formats
  • Search and organize transcripts
  • Widgets and Apple Watch support
Features
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Speechie transforms your spoken words into clear, editable text using advanced Whisper AI technology. Whether you need to transcribe interviews, meetings, or personal notes, Speechie delivers accurate results from both audio and video sources. Key Features: High-Accuracy Transcription Convert speech to text with precision using advanced AI models. Record directly in the app, import audio files from iCloud, or process videos from your Photos library. AI-Powered Text Tools Go beyond simple transcription. Use AI to fix grammar, translate text to different languages, create bulleted lists, adjust the tone to be professional or casual, and draft emails or blog posts directly from your transcripts. Listen and Review Playback your transcripts with adjustable speed controls ranging from 0.25x to 2.0x. Follow along with real-time word highlighting to verify accuracy. Export and Share Export your transcripts in multiple formats including PDF, TXT, DOCX, and SRT. You can also print documents, copy text, or share via email directly from the app. Search and Organize Quickly find specific keywords within your transcripts using the built-in search feature with text highlighting. Widgets and Apple Watch Start recordings instantly from your Home Screen with the Quick Record widget or use the Apple Watch app to record on the go. Subscriptions - Weekly $7.99 - Monthly $14.99 - Annual $39.99 One Time Purchases - LifeTime $49.99 - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - 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. If you subscribe, you can use these features: - Unlimited Speech To Text - Access to Advanced Speech Models - Unlimited Transcript Exporting - All AI Transformation Tools Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nXx8FTPf489anp56c5VxVQ38KhL6ONRbttyoCupPatA/edit?usp=sharing Terms Of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FkM4khIkPlLG7Jn3rFxZwarsp8VfMqY1_xXv3wPsVJ8/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Transcriber3 screens
Speech To Text & Whisper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Transcriber at weekly against Speech To Text & Whisper's every 2 months. Transcriber also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). Speech To Text & Whisper's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (67% vs 44%). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Transcriber sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Speech To Text & Whisper sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Speech To Text & Whisper holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 87 and 87 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Transcriber's written reviews are positive against 67% of Speech To Text & Whisper's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Transcriber ships an update weekly, Speech To Text & Whisper every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Transcriber versus Speech To Text & Whisper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTranscriberSpeech To Text & Whisper
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (87 ratings)4.7 (87 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8787
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.Bulent Hanci

Customer experience

Transcriber

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

Speech To Text & Whisper

All ratings87 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Transcriber

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

Speech To Text & Whisper

Subscriptions4
  • Speechie - Weekly$7.997 Days
  • Speechie Monthly (1 Month)$14.991 Month
  • Get All Features For A Year$19.991 Year
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  • Speechie Annual (1 Year)$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Speechie - LifeTime$49.99

Questions

Is Transcriber free?
Transcriber is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Speech To Text & Whisper free?
Speech To Text & Whisper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Transcriber or Speech To Text & Whisper?
Speech To Text & Whisper is rated higher. Transcriber averages 4.3 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while Speech To Text & Whisper averages 4.7 from 87 ratings.
Do Transcriber or Speech To Text & Whisper have ads?
Neither Transcriber nor Speech To Text & Whisper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Transcriber or Speech To Text & Whisper?
Transcriber ships an update weekly, and Speech To Text & Whisper every 2 months. Most recently, Transcriber was updated on November 3, 2026 and Speech To Text & Whisper on November 3, 2026.

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