# WatchNote+ vs Transcribe

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WatchNote+ at 100% against Transcribe's 47%. WatchNote+ also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 8). Transcribe's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and ratings volume (457 vs 2). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Transcribe is free to download; WatchNote+ costs $1.99 up front. Transcribe sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. WatchNote+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

WatchNote+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Transcribe has 457 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of WatchNote+'s written reviews are positive against 47% of Transcribe's.

WatchNote+ ships an update every 5 months, Transcribe every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WatchNote+ | Transcribe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchnote-plus/id1588374122/reviews)** | [4.5 (457 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcribe-speech-to-text/id1673039222/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **457** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 46.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Paid** | Subscription |
| Size | 1 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryan Fung](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588374124) | [AppLiks Sp. z O.O.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804335622) |

## What reviewers say

### WatchNote+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchnote-plus/id1588374122)

Capture your thoughts, to-do lists, and ideas directly from your Apple Watch. This utility app allows for quick note creation and storage entirely on your device, ensuring your information remains private and confidential.

**Highlights:** Create notes on Apple Watch, Store notes on device, Private and confidential storage, Simple and fast interface, Supports to-do lists

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


### Transcribe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcribe-speech-to-text/id1673039222)

This app converts audio recordings and live speech into accurate text. It offers high-quality recording, real-time transcription, and editing capabilities. Supports multiple languages and various import/export formats to boost productivity.

**Highlights:** High-quality audio recording, Live transcription, Automated transcription, Import and export audio/text, Built-in editor, Multi-language support

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Transcribe PRO | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Voice Converter Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Access | $12.99 | per year |
| Speech to Text PRO | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $34.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 Accurate transcription quality
- ⚡ Efficient automated transcription
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 📝 Live transcription feature
- 🎓 Excellent for students and professionals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires paid subscription with no free trial
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes during transcription
- ❌ Incompatible with iPhone voice memos (m4a format)
- ⏱️ Extremely slow processing times
- 🔧 Limited editing capabilities in live mode

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when importing files for transcription
- App crashes when attempting to view transcribed text
- App crashes during file export
- Extremely long processing times (2+ hours for 1.5 minute recording)
- No progress feedback during transcription

**Requested features**

- Delete function for old saved messages
- Extended speech source range
- Free trial option before purchase
- Ability to pause and edit during recording
- Support for voice memo keywords (next line, bullet point)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WatchNote+ free?

WatchNote+ costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Transcribe free?

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

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

WatchNote+ is rated higher. WatchNote+ averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Transcribe averages 4.5 from 457 ratings.

### Do WatchNote+ or Transcribe have ads?

Neither WatchNote+ nor Transcribe shows ads.

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

WatchNote+ ships an update every 5 months, and Transcribe every 6 weeks. Most recently, WatchNote+ was updated on October 24, 2026 and Transcribe 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.*