# Transcriber vs SonixScript

The clearest difference is monetization model: SonixScript at free with in-app purchases against Transcriber's subscription. SonixScript also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 11%) and iOS requirement (17.4 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Transcriber sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days and SonixScript sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Transcriber | SonixScript |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.2 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonixscript-speech-to-text/id6499443596/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **36** |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 58 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lukashevych Oleksandr](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499195924) | [Chi shing Chan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735100871) |

## What reviewers say

### Transcriber

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcriber-speech-to-text/id1555068085)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $1/2 Weekly Subscription | $0.49 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly $2 Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| $5 Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| $5 Monthly Trial Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| $15 Annual Subscription | $14.99 | per year |


### SonixScript

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonixscript-speech-to-text/id6499443596)

Convert voice messages to text privately and offline, directly within your favorite apps. Supports over 32 languages and offers bulk conversion for enhanced productivity. All processing happens on your device.

**Highlights:** Voice message to text conversion, Supports 32+ languages, Bulk voice message conversion, Privacy-focused, on-device processing, Offline functionality, Fast, real-time transcription

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Pro | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Deals | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Transcriber free?

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

### Is SonixScript free?

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

### Do Transcriber or SonixScript have ads?

Neither Transcriber nor SonixScript shows ads.

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

Transcriber ships an update fortnightly, and SonixScript fortnightly. Most recently, Transcriber was updated on September 18, 2026 and SonixScript on September 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.*