Transcribe vs StarTask
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Transcribe
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.
- 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
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The transcription-to-text feature can quickly and accurately convert real-time speech into text, supporting the import of audio files from mobile phones. It also includes features for text-to-speech, and audio editing, meeting the needs of mobile recording and speech-to-text for office work, meetings, learning, travel, and more, ultimately enhancing efficiency in both learning and work. ------Core Features of Speech-to-Text------ 【Real-time Speech to Text】 Transcribe while recording, instant drafting, intelligent error correction, high accuracy. 【Voice to Text Conversion】 Supports importing voice recordings from mobile phones and third-party software into the transcription software, with no restrictions on audio formats. 【Video to Text】 Import external videos and extract text from them. 【Text to Speech】 Choose from a variety of AI anchor voices, adjust speed, and add background music. 【Mobile Recording】 AI noise reduction recording, clear audio quality, multiple recording modes to choose from. 【Multilingual Transcription】 Supports over 100 languages including English, Korean, Japanese, German, Spanish, Portuguese, French, etc. 【Audio Editing】 Audio clipping, splitting, merging, format conversion, stereo synthesis, etc. 【Voice Export & File Management】 Quickly export audio files and transcription documents, sync edits across multiple devices. Subscription Instructions: Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase Privacy Policy: http://www.palmmob.cn/yinsi/luyinwenziyinsiiiosen.html User Agreement: http://www.palmmob.cn/yinsi/luyinwenziyonghuiosen.html
StarTask
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StarTask is not a traditional to-do list. It’s a focus system designed to help you identify what truly matters and ignore everything that doesn’t. Instead of overwhelming you with endless tasks, StarTask helps you define your Star Tasks: the small number of high-impact actions that actually move you toward your goals. How it works: • North Star — Define a clear direction for what you’re working toward • Monthly Milestones — Break that direction into meaningful outcomes • Weekly Sprints — Decide what truly deserves your focus this week • Star Tasks — Identify the most important tasks that matter right now • Saved Star Tasks — Revisit and reload your key priorities over time StarTask is built to prevent “busy work” and task overload. It encourages intentional focus, clarity, and progress without the pressure of traditional task managers. If you want less noise, more direction, and better results, StarTask helps you stay aligned with what actually matters. Standard EULA URL for App Store Connect As requested, here is the official Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA) link that you need to add to your App Store description in App Store Connect: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: StarTask at none against Transcribe's shown. Transcribe's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Transcribe sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and StarTask sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Transcribe | StarTask |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 90.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | shellmob | Jahronimo Ellis |
In-app purchases
Transcribe
- transcribe Plan for monthly$4.991 Month
- transcribe Plan for monthly$5.991 Month
- Transcription for quarterly$9.996 Months
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- Transcription Plan for yearly2 variants$14.991 Year
- Transcription Plan for yearly$19.991 Year
- 1 hour transcription$0.99
- 10分钟转写卡$1.99
- 10 hours transcription$2.99
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- 3 hours transcription$3.99
- 5 hours transcription$4.99
- 10 hours transcription$7.99
- Transcription Plan for 5 hours$14.99
- 20 hours transcription$14.99
- Audio-to-Text Lifetime pro$24.99
StarTask
- StarTask Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year
- StarTask Lifetime$79.99









