# Transcriber vs Transcriber for WhatsApp

The clearest difference is monetization model: Transcriber for WhatsApp at free with in-app purchases against Transcriber's subscription. Transcriber for WhatsApp also leads on review sentiment (22% vs 11%) and device support (3 vs 1). Transcriber's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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 Transcriber for WhatsApp sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Transcriber ships an update fortnightly, Transcriber for WhatsApp every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Transcriber | Transcriber for WhatsApp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.4 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcriber-for-whatsapp/id6692634616/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **93** |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | **22.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 58 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lukashevych Oleksandr](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499195924) | [Mikayil Feyzili](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464263931) |

## 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 |


### Transcriber for WhatsApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcriber-for-whatsapp/id6692634616)

Convert voice messages from any messenger app into text with advanced AI. Supports over 50 languages, offering accurate transcriptions even with background noise. Save or share your transcribed messages for easy reference and discreet reading.

**Highlights:** Voice message to text conversion, AI-driven transcriptions, Support for over 50 languages, Save and share transcriptions, Handles various audio qualities, Discreet reading of messages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $4.49 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Transcriber Weekly PRO | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual | $64.99 | per year |
| Annual | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Transcriber free?

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

### Is Transcriber for WhatsApp free?

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

### Do Transcriber or Transcriber for WhatsApp have ads?

Transcriber for WhatsApp shows ads; Transcriber does not.

### Which is updated more often, Transcriber or Transcriber for WhatsApp?

Transcriber ships an update fortnightly, and Transcriber for WhatsApp every 9 days. Most recently, Transcriber was updated on October 29, 2026 and Transcriber for WhatsApp on October 27, 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.*