Readable Voice vs Transcribe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Readable Voice
This app converts audio and video files into text using advanced machine learning. It supports nearly 100 languages and dialects, with on-device processing for privacy and offline use. Users can also translate transcribed text into other languages.
- Transcribe audio and video to text
- Supports nearly 100 languages
- On-device processing, no internet needed
- Translate transcribed text
- Batch transcription
- Record audio directly in app
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Readable Voice is a Mac, iPhone and iPad app that scans your audio files and converts recognizable speech into text. Readable Voice makes audio accessible. The app allows you to create text from audio or video, also known as transcription. Simply add your file and watch how the text is being created. Afterwards you can correct text errors directly in the app. Unlike other apps, everything is being processed right on your device. No internet connection is required. If you don't understand the language of the audio, the app can translate it for you as well. Machine learning is being used to recognize words and sentences of almost 100 languages and dialects. Universal Purchase - Buy once on the App Store and enjoy the app on all platforms (Mac, iPhone, iPad) without the need for separate purchases or additional costs. Key Features: • Specifically designed and engineered to work optimally with macOS, iOS and iPadOS • Drag and drop your file into the application window or on the app icon • Batch transcribe multiple files or contents of folders • Start an audio recording directly in the app and then transcribe it • The transcribed speech can be translated into your desired language • Files with almsot 100 languages and dialects can be transcribed • Wide support of audio and video file formats including MP3, AAC, MOV, MP4, AIFF, WAV and many more • Everything is being processed entirely on your device, no Internet connection is required The quality of the text depends on the recording. Speak loud and clearly.
Transcribe
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AI-powered transcription, Transcribe Video/Audio To Text Free
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Transcribe at Free against Readable Voice's $4.99. Transcribe also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Readable Voice's advantage is chart position (#193 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Transcribe is free to download; Readable Voice costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Readable Voice ships an update every 5 days, Transcribe every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and May 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Readable Voice | Transcribe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 8 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #193 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.9 GB | 131 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daniel Witt | 单怡 冯 |
In-app purchases
Readable Voice
No in-app purchases
Transcribe
No in-app purchases
Questions
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