# Transcript Reader vs Glass Notes

Transcript Reader and Glass Notes both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Transcript Reader's written reviews are positive against 50% of Glass Notes's. Transcript Reader also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Transcript Reader against 5.0 for Glass Notes. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Transcript Reader's written reviews are positive against 50% of Glass Notes's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Transcript Reader | Glass Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcript-reader/id1595490573/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glass-notes-notes-and-lists/id6790164760/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 3 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [George Botros](https://appshunter.io/developer/1585533977) | [Birkan Aksoy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626910993) |

## What reviewers say

### Transcript Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcript-reader/id1595490573)

Enhances video viewing by providing a comfortable, distraction-free reading experience for transcripts and subtitles. Users can select, search, copy, and take notes directly from the transcript.

**Highlights:** Comfortable reading mode, Select and search transcripts, Copy transcript text, Quick note-taking, Read ahead in transcript

**Features:** Safari Extension

**In-app purchases:** none


### Glass Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glass-notes-notes-and-lists/id6790164760)

Capture thoughts with visually appealing glass cards that change color based on their background. Organize notes with color tags, checklists, and folders. Protect your private entries with Face ID and access them easily via home screen widgets.

**Highlights:** Visually appealing glass card design, Color-coded note organization, Interactive checklists, Folder-based note grouping, Face ID/Passcode protection, Home screen widgets, Private data storage

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Transcript Reader free?

Transcript Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Glass Notes free?

Glass Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Transcript Reader or Glass Notes?

Transcript Reader and Glass Notes are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Transcript Reader or Glass Notes have ads?

Neither Transcript Reader nor Glass Notes shows ads.

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