# SpeechNotes · vs Transcribe Audio

The clearest difference is rating: Transcribe Audio at 5.0 against SpeechNotes ·'s 4.4. Transcribe Audio also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). SpeechNotes ·'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (125 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SpeechNotes · sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Transcribe Audio sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Transcribe Audio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SpeechNotes · has 125 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SpeechNotes · ships an update fortnightly, Transcribe Audio every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpeechNotes · | Transcribe Audio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speechnotes/id1631733323/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcribe-audio-typevoice/id6749281202/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **125** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Farwa Shahid](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590183870) | [Anatoli Niculeac](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788751874) |

## What reviewers say

### SpeechNotes ·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speechnotes/id1631733323)

Effortlessly convert spoken words into text for notes and recordings. This app also offers text-to-speech functionality and customizable themes for a personalized experience. Enhance your productivity with its advanced voice-to-text capabilities.

**Highlights:** Voice-to-text transcription, Text-to-speech playback, Customizable themes, Dark mode, Note-taking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Good Notes Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Offer | $4.99 | per month |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| NoteBook Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Transcribe | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Offer | $14.99 | per year |
| Notepad Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


### Transcribe Audio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcribe-audio-typevoice/id6749281202)

This app uses AI to transcribe spoken words into text, offering summaries and organized notes from recordings. It's ideal for capturing meetings, lectures, or personal voice memos, transforming audio into actionable written content.

**Highlights:** AI-powered speech-to-text transcription, Automatic meeting summarization, Time-stamped transcripts with audio playback, Multi-language support, Markdown export for notes, Smart organization and tagging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TypeVoice AI - Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| TypeVoice AI - Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly Special | $34.99 | per year |
| 7-Day Trial | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpeechNotes · free?

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

### Is Transcribe Audio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SpeechNotes · or Transcribe Audio?

Transcribe Audio is rated higher. SpeechNotes · averages 4.4 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while Transcribe Audio averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SpeechNotes · or Transcribe Audio have ads?

Transcribe Audio shows ads; SpeechNotes · does not.

### Which is updated more often, SpeechNotes · or Transcribe Audio?

SpeechNotes · ships an update fortnightly, and Transcribe Audio every 5 days. Most recently, SpeechNotes · was updated on October 24, 2026 and Transcribe Audio on October 28, 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.*