# Transkriptor vs Instant Transcript

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Transkriptor at 1.1K against Instant Transcript's 2. Transkriptor also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). Instant Transcript's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Transkriptor sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Instant Transcript sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Instant Transcript holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Transkriptor has 1.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Transkriptor ships an update fortnightly, Instant Transcript every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Transkriptor | Instant Transcript |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transkriptor-speech-to-text/id1610386353/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-transcript/id6756588915/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 59.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 146 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Torapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825316615) | [douglas santos](https://appshunter.io/developer/337456898) |

## 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 (12)**

| 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 |
| 300 Minutes (Yearly) | $149.99 | per year |
| 3000 Minutes (Yearly) | $149.99 | 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


### Instant Transcript

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-transcript/id6756588915)

Convert audio and video files, or live recordings, into accurate transcripts in seconds. This app prioritizes privacy by processing all speech on your device, ensuring fast performance and no data sharing. Premium unlocks unlimited use, multiple languages, and easy export options.

**Highlights:** Instant speech-to-text conversion, 100% on-device processing for privacy, Supports audio/video files and live recordings, Multiple language support, Record audio directly in the app, Export transcripts as TXT or PDF

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Transkriptor free?

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

### Is Instant Transcript free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Transkriptor or Instant Transcript?

Instant Transcript is rated higher. Transkriptor averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Instant Transcript averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Transkriptor or Instant Transcript have ads?

Neither Transkriptor nor Instant Transcript shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Transkriptor or Instant Transcript?

Transkriptor ships an update fortnightly, and Instant Transcript every 2 weeks. Most recently, Transkriptor was updated on September 26, 2026 and Instant Transcript on September 20, 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.*