# iTranscribe vs KeyHelper

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KeyHelper at none against iTranscribe's 10. KeyHelper also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). iTranscribe's advantage is ratings volume (6.9K vs 1) and chart position (#152 vs unranked). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iTranscribe sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. KeyHelper asks for nothing beyond the download.

KeyHelper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTranscribe has 6.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

iTranscribe ships an update every 2 weeks, KeyHelper every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTranscribe | KeyHelper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (6.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itranscribe-audio-to-text/id1639842068/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keyhelper/id1672467977/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 48.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#152** | — |
| Size | 256 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Youdao (Hong Kong) Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1319771552) | [Kah Fai Chong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449817790) |

## What reviewers say

### iTranscribe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itranscribe-audio-to-text/id1639842068)

**Currently charting:** #152 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app transforms your phone into a powerful voice recorder and transcriber. It offers real-time transcription, translation, and advanced export options for various professional and academic needs. Manage, search, and share your audio and text efficiently.

**Highlights:** Voice recording, Real-time transcription, Synchronous translation, Fast audio transcription, Advanced export formats (TXT, SRT), Live captioning, Multi-language support

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iTranscribe PRO | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| iTranscribe Pro | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| iTranscribe Pro | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| iTranscribe Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| iTranscribe Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and easy transcriptions
- 👍 Useful and quick
- 🚀 Exceptional transcription
- 👍 Great tool
- 🚀 Saves time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Transcription errors
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🐛 Unreliable
- 🐛 Incompatible with certain languages
- 🐛 Stopped working after a few months

**Reported bugs**

- Transcription errors
- Subscription issues
- Compatibility issues
- Unreliable performance
- Unresponsive customer support

**Requested features**

- Lifetime purchase option
- In-app transcription and captions
- Editing/deleting options
- Monthly subscription option
- Better export files and cues


### KeyHelper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keyhelper/id1672467977)

This productivity app helps you save notes linked to specific locations, making it easy to revisit them later. It also functions as a private notepad to help you remember tasks and important information.

**Highlights:** Location-based note saving, Private note storage, Task reminders, Navigation to saved locations, Future feature development

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTranscribe free?

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

### Is KeyHelper free?

KeyHelper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iTranscribe or KeyHelper?

KeyHelper is rated higher. iTranscribe averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.9K ratings, while KeyHelper averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iTranscribe or KeyHelper have ads?

Both iTranscribe and KeyHelper show ads.

### Which is updated more often, iTranscribe or KeyHelper?

iTranscribe ships an update every 2 weeks, and KeyHelper every 4 days. Most recently, iTranscribe was updated on November 12, 2026 and KeyHelper 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.*