# Transcriber vs Speech to Text

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Speech to Text at 100% against Transcriber's 44%. Transcriber's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.9) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Transcriber sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Speech to Text sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Transcriber holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Transcriber has 87 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of Transcriber's written reviews are positive against 100% of Speech to Text's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Transcriber ships an update weekly, Speech to Text every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Transcriber | Speech to Text |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcriber-offline-speech/id1521265012/reviews)** | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-to-text-transcriber/id6473517220/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **87** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 44.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) | [NBApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1443534730) |

## 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 |


### Speech to Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-to-text-transcriber/id6473517220)

Effortlessly convert audio and video recordings into text. Save time by automatically transcribing lectures, interviews, and more with various precision levels. Export transcripts in multiple formats and sync them across all your iCloud devices.

**Highlights:** Record audio directly, Transcribe external audio/video, Transcribe YouTube URLs, Choice of transcription models, Export in .text, .srt, .vtt, .json, iCloud backup and sync

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Discovery | $2.99 | per month |
| AI Report - 10k | $3.99 | per month |
| AI Report - 10k | $6.99 | per month |
| AI Report - 100k | $8.99 | per month |
| AI Report - 100k | $14.99 | per month |
| AI Report - 1M | $22.99 | per month |
| AI Report - 1M | $59.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Transcriber free?

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

### Is Speech to Text free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Transcriber or Speech to Text?

Transcriber is rated higher. Transcriber averages 4.3 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while Speech to Text averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do Transcriber or Speech to Text have ads?

Neither Transcriber nor Speech to Text shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Transcriber or Speech to Text?

Transcriber ships an update weekly, and Speech to Text every 3 weeks. Most recently, Transcriber was updated on October 21, 2026 and Speech to Text on October 22, 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.*