# Transcribe vs Membr

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Membr at 100% against Transcribe's 47%. Membr also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Transcribe's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 days) and ratings volume (39 vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Transcribe sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Membr asks for nothing beyond the download.

Membr holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Transcribe has 39 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Transcribe's written reviews are positive against 100% of Membr's.

Transcribe ships an update daily, Membr every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Transcribe | Membr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcribelive-speech-to-text/id1602959841/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/membr/id6766896771/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **39** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 47.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 12 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shesek LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1339555229) | [Adam Cofsky](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896335314) |

## What reviewers say

### Transcribe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcribelive-speech-to-text/id1602959841)

Record and transcribe audio in real-time for notes or meetings. Playback recordings with synchronized text highlighting for easy editing. Connect to a Mac for live transcription on a larger screen.

**Highlights:** Live audio recording, Real-time transcription, Synchronized playback, Word-level editing, Mac connectivity, Free version available

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $4.99 | per month |


### Membr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/membr/id6766896771)

Effortlessly remember everyone you meet by quickly adding contacts and relevant details. This app helps you recall names, conversations, and connections, ensuring you never forget important people or what you discussed.

**Highlights:** Add contacts quickly, Search by descriptive details, Meeting refresher notes, Organize people into circles/events, Photo memory with descriptions, Gentle daily reminders

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Transcribe free?

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

### Is Membr free?

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

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

Membr is rated higher. Transcribe averages 4.1 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Membr averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Transcribe or Membr have ads?

Neither Transcribe nor Membr shows ads.

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

Transcribe ships an update daily, and Membr every 3 days. Most recently, Transcribe was updated on October 24, 2026 and Membr on October 13, 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.*