Comparison

Transcriber vs Audio

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 extracts text from audio and media files, acting as a portable scanner and document library. It allows for easy sharing of transcribed text via PDF.

Highlights
  • Extract text from audio files
  • Transcribe live talk
  • Share text via PDF
  • Portable scanner functionality
  • Document library
  • Media to text conversion
Features
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Textr is an application for extracting text from any media files, including audio messages from your messengers. Which makes it easy to share the extracted text via a PDF file. It is a portable scanner, converter and portable document library. Most useful and fastest professional media to text conversion app. SUBSCRIPTIONS: Please note, you will need a subscription in order to get access to get access to unlimited extractions. The monthly subscription will be automatically renewed unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current payment period. Your iTunes account will be automatically charged at the same price for renewal within a 24-hour period prior to the end of the current payment period unless you change your subscription preferences in your iTunes Account Settings. When a subscription is cancelled, access to the features will expire at the end of the current payment period. You will get access to all the features for the $1,99 monthly subscription. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Terms of Use: https://telegra.ph/Terms--Conditions-03-15-2 Privacy Policy: https://telegra.ph/Privacy-Policy-03-15-25

About

Audio

This app converts audio and video recordings into text. It offers features like one-click recording, importing third-party audio, and extracting audio from videos for transcription. It also includes audio editing tools to simplify the conversion process.

Highlights
  • Record audio to text
  • Import audio files for transcription
  • Extract audio from videos
  • Cut and merge audio
  • One-click recording
  • Text editing
Features
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Audio Text is an application that converts speech in recordings, audios, and videos into text. It is simple and convenient to use. Core functions: [Recording to text] Start recording with one click and support text editing. [Audio to text] Import third-party audio files for transcription. [Video to text] Quickly extract video audio and convert the audio content into text. 【Audio Tool】Cut and merge audio to make text conversion easier [One-click recording] One-click quick recording, easy to operate. Applicable scene: Text workers, short video creators, office staff meeting records, students' class notes, reporter interviews and organization, business communication and collaboration, etc. About subscription and renewal: 1. After subscription is confirmed, payment will be made from your Apple iTunes account. 2. The subscription will be automatically renewed after expiration. If you need to cancel the subscription, please cancel it at least 24 hours before expiration. 3. You can cancel the subscription at any time. (AppStore -> Apple ID avatar in the upper right corner -> Subscription -> Select the subscription item -> Click to cancel the subscription) Privacy Policy: https://babyking.github.io/privacy/audiotxt/zh/ End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ feedback: If you have any questions, please contact us by email: yueyin.music@foxmail.com

Screenshots

Transcriber4 screens
Audio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Audio at freemium against Transcriber's subscription. Audio also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, 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 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days and Audio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Transcriber versus Audio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTranscriberAudio
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLukashevych Oleksandr同宝 金

Customer experience

Transcriber

Written reviews9 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative88.9%

Audio

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Transcriber

Subscriptions7
  • $1/2 Weekly Subscription$0.497 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • Monthly $2 Subscription3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • $5 Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • $5 Monthly Trial Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • $15 Annual Subscription$14.991 Year
3 purchases

Audio

Subscriptions2
  • Audio Text Converter-Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Audio Text Converter-Yearly$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Audio Text Converter-Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Transcriber free?
Transcriber is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Audio free?
Audio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Transcriber or Audio have ads?
Neither Transcriber nor Audio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Transcriber or Audio?
Transcriber ships an update fortnightly, and Audio fortnightly. Most recently, Transcriber was updated on October 5, 2026 and Audio on October 7, 2026.

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