# Transkriptor vs AI Note Taker

Transkriptor and AI Note Taker both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of AI Note Taker's written reviews are positive against 62% of Transkriptor's. AI Note Taker also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). Transkriptor's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Transkriptor sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and AI Note Taker sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 AI Note Taker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 533 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Transkriptor's written reviews are positive against 88% of AI Note Taker's.

Transkriptor ships an update every 2 weeks, AI Note Taker weekly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Transkriptor | AI Note Taker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transkriptor-speech-to-text/id1610386353/reviews) | **[4.7 (533 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-note-taker-voicepen/id6462815872/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 533 |
| Positive reviews | 61.8% of reviews | **88.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 146 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Torapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825316615) | [Timur Khairullin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653084671) |

## 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, email drafting, and interactive transcript analysis. It streamlines note-taking, meeting transcription, and content creation for enhanced productivity.

**Highlights:** AI-powered transcription, AI summaries and email drafting, Interactive AI chat with transcripts, Convert voice memos to text, Convert video to text, Voice note-taking with audio recorder, Import and export multiple formats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| 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 |

**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


### AI Note Taker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-note-taker-voicepen/id6462815872)

This app records audio and transcribes it into text, then uses AI to generate summaries, action points, and proofread notes. It supports various audio/video sources, including imported files and online content, and offers integrations with popular productivity tools.

**Highlights:** Voice to text transcription, AI-powered summaries and notes, Supports audio/video files and links, Integrations with Notion, Zapier, Make, Multi-language support and translation, Offline recording with Live Activities, Export to PDF and DOC

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VoicePen Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| VoicePen Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited AI Voice Notes | $9.99 | per month |
| VoicePen Premium | $44.99 | per year |
| VoicePen Premium | $44.99 | per year |
| Unlimited AI Voice Notes | $44.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate transcription
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Versatile AI-powered features
- 🚀 Fast processing
- 👍 Convenient for meetings, lectures, and personal use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional loss of recordings
- 🐛 Editing text can be buggy
- 🐛 Inconsistent connectivity
- 🐛 Difficulty unsubscribing

**Reported bugs**

- Transcription issues with multiple speakers
- App crashing or not loading
- Incorrect language transcription

**Requested features**

- Ability to combine/continue recordings
- Speaker identification in transcripts
- More customization options
- Sync between devices
- Export transcripts by date range


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Transkriptor free?

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

### Is AI Note Taker free?

AI Note Taker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Transkriptor or AI Note Taker?

AI Note Taker is rated higher. Transkriptor averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while AI Note Taker averages 4.7 from 533 ratings.

### Do Transkriptor or AI Note Taker have ads?

Neither Transkriptor nor AI Note Taker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Transkriptor or AI Note Taker?

Transkriptor ships an update every 2 weeks, and AI Note Taker weekly. Most recently, Transkriptor was updated on November 7, 2026 and AI Note Taker on November 7, 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.*