# Often vs Transkriptor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Often at 100% against Transkriptor's 62%. Transkriptor's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Often sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Transkriptor sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Often ships an update every 3 weeks, Transkriptor fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Often | Transkriptor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transkriptor-speech-to-text/id1610386353/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 61.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [XpMind](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581620082) | [Torapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825316615) |

## What reviewers say

### Often

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/often/id1581620080)

Easily manage your professional and personal connections by setting reminders to stay in touch. Organize contacts by category, add notes, and utilize template messages for efficient communication. Import contacts directly and track last interactions for personalized outreach.

**Highlights:** Set contact reminders, Categorize contacts, Add and view notes, Create template messages, Import contacts, Track last interactions, iCloud data storage

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Month-to-Month Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Subscription | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Semestral Subscription | $12.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | one-time |


### Transkriptor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transkriptor-speech-to-text/id1610386353)

This AI-powered app converts audio and video into text, offering features like AI summaries, chat interaction with transcripts, and voice memo transcription. It helps users save time and improve productivity by automating note-taking and content conversion.

**Highlights:** AI-powered transcription, AI summaries and email drafting, AI chat with transcripts, Voice memo to text conversion, Video to text conversion, Voice note-taking with recorder, Import and export multiple formats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2400 Minutes (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| 300 Minutes (Monthly) | $11.99 | per month |
| 2400 Minutes (Monthly) | $19.99 | per month |
| 3000 Minutes (Monthly) | $24.99 | per month |
| 2400 Minutes (Monthly) | $29.99 | per month |
| 2400 Minutes/Month (Yearly) | $59.99 | per year |
| 300 Minutes/Month (Yearly) | $71.99 | per year |
| 2400 Minutes/Month (Annually) | $119.99 | per year |
| 2400 Minutess/Month (Annually) | $119.99 | per year |
| 300 Minutes (Yearly) | $149.99 | per year |
| 3000 Minutes (Yearly) | $149.99 | per year |
| 2400 Minutes/Month (Yearly) | $179.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient transcription
- 👍 Accurate speech recognition
- 💡 Multilingual support
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Quick turnaround time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional transcription errors
- 💰 Subscription-based model with limited free trial
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and security
- 🔒 Lack of transparency around subscription management

**Reported bugs**

- Transcription cuts off after a certain time limit
- Issues with uploading and processing audio/video files
- Inconsistent performance across different devices and operating systems

**Requested features**

- Ability to cancel subscription easily
- More free trial time for evaluation
- Improved accuracy for specialized vocabulary
- Integration with more platforms and file types


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Often free?

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

### Is Transkriptor free?

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

### Do Often or Transkriptor have ads?

Neither Often nor Transkriptor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Often or Transkriptor?

Often ships an update every 3 weeks, and Transkriptor fortnightly. Most recently, Often was updated on October 2, 2026 and Transkriptor on October 16, 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.*