# Transkriptor vs Voice Recorder, Transcriber

The clearest difference is ads: Transkriptor at none against Voice Recorder, Transcriber's shown. Transkriptor also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 29%) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 167). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Transkriptor sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Voice Recorder, Transcriber sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Transkriptor against 4.7 for Voice Recorder, Transcriber. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Transkriptor has 1.1K ratings behind it against 167, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Transkriptor's written reviews are positive against 29% of Voice Recorder, Transcriber's.

Transkriptor ships an update fortnightly, Voice Recorder, Transcriber monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Transkriptor | Voice Recorder, Transcriber |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transkriptor-speech-to-text/id1610386353/reviews)** | [4.7 (167 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-recorder-transcriber/id6444275136/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 167 |
| Positive reviews | **61.8% of reviews** | 29.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 148 MB | 202 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.5** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Torapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825316615) | [梦想合力(北京)科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1144064168) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 (10)**

| 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 |
| 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


### Voice Recorder, Transcriber

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-recorder-transcriber/id6444275136)

Record high-quality audio, convert speech to text in real-time, and transcribe uploaded audio/video files. Offers editing, playback customization, and secure local storage. Supports numerous languages and AI-powered summarization.

**Highlights:** HI-FI lossless sound quality, Real-time speech to text, Upload files for transcription, AI speaker identification, Trim and edit recordings, Scheduled recording, Password-protected files

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Transkriptor free?

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

### Is Voice Recorder, Transcriber free?

Voice Recorder, Transcriber is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Transkriptor or Voice Recorder, Transcriber?

Transkriptor is rated higher. Transkriptor averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Voice Recorder, Transcriber averages 4.7 from 167 ratings.

### Do Transkriptor or Voice Recorder, Transcriber have ads?

Voice Recorder, Transcriber shows ads; Transkriptor does not.

### Which is updated more often, Transkriptor or Voice Recorder, Transcriber?

Transkriptor ships an update fortnightly, and Voice Recorder, Transcriber monthly. Most recently, Transkriptor was updated on November 3, 2026 and Voice Recorder, Transcriber on November 3, 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.*