# Transcribe vs Transcribe

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Transcribe at 90% against Transcribe's 17%. Transcribe also leads on iOS requirement (12.1 vs 14.0). Transcribe's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Transcribe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Transcribe sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Transcribe holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Transcribe has 24 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 17% of Transcribe's written reviews are positive against 90% of Transcribe's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Transcribe ships an update every 3 weeks, Transcribe every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Transcribe | Transcribe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcribe-live-conversion/id1561338924/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcribe-speech-to-text/id1585139197/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **90.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [永超 侯](https://appshunter.io/developer/906391544) | [shellmob](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573900492) |

## What reviewers say

### Transcribe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcribe-live-conversion/id1561338924)

This app converts speech to text, supporting both live transcription with a time limit and conversion from audio files. It offers multilingual capabilities to suit various user needs.

**Highlights:** Audio file transcription, Live speech conversion, Multiple language support, 55-second live limit

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


### Transcribe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcribe-speech-to-text/id1585139197)

Convert spoken words into text in real-time or from imported audio/video files. Offers text-to-speech, audio editing, and supports over 100 languages for enhanced productivity in work, study, and travel.

**Highlights:** Real-time speech to text, Import audio/video for transcription, Text to speech with AI voices, Audio editing tools, Multilingual transcription (100+ languages), AI noise reduction recording, Cross-device sync

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| transcribe Plan for monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| transcribe Plan for monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Transcription Plan for yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| 1 hour transcription | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 hours transcription | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10 hours transcription | $7.99 | one-time |
| Transcription Plan for 5 hours | $14.99 | one-time |
| 20 hours transcription | $14.99 | one-time |
| Audio-to-Text Lifetime pro | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Transcribe free?

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

### Is Transcribe free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Transcribe or Transcribe?

Transcribe is rated higher. Transcribe averages 4.2 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Transcribe averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Transcribe or Transcribe have ads?

Transcribe shows ads; Transcribe does not.

### Which is updated more often, Transcribe or Transcribe?

Transcribe ships an update every 3 weeks, and Transcribe every 2 months. Most recently, Transcribe was updated on November 3, 2026 and Transcribe on November 3, 2026.

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