Comparison

iTranscribe vs FoxNote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iTranscribe

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
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Transcribe, Translate, Record, Search, Playback, Manage & Share in one app. Download now for free. iTranscribe will turn your cell phone into a powerful voice recorder and real-time transcriber. Furthermore, iTranscribe will develop many useful functions to help you improve your efficiency. == FREE FEATURES == * Voice Recorder: record instantly in one tap * Basic playback & speed adjustment * Manage and share your recordings * Simple search within notes == PREMIUM FEATURES (Subscription Required) == * Transcribe audio files: share audio files into iTranscribe and transcribe instantly * Live transcription more than 10 minutes: real-time high-accuracy meeting notes * Synchronous translation of transcripts * Fast transcription: 60-minute audio transcribed in less than 5 minutes * Advanced export: TXT, SRT, and more * Live captioning for accessibility needs == PERFET FOR == * Teachers and Students: Record the teacher's lectures and training, convert them into text and organize them into text materials; record the content of the teacher's class and convert it into text after class to save listening time and not miss any key knowledge * Professionals: office meeting, business negotiation, one-click recording, easy recording of meeting content, and quick conversion into text to output meeting minutes * Reporters and Lawyers: interviews, forensics recording, easy recording, one-click quick conversion of text, export and organize into news articles and evidence * Writers and Scholars: anytime, anywhere, record inspiration through recording, and quickly turn it into text to improve writing efficiency 71 languages available: Arabic, Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Thai, Turkish, Chinese, Mandarin, Bulgarian, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Greek, Finnish, Hebrew, Hindi, Croatian, Hungarian, Indonesian, Lithuanian, Latvian, Norwegian Bokmål, Romanian, Slovak, Slovenian, Serbian, Swedish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, Afrikaans, Amharic, Azerbaijani, Bengali, Estonian, Basque, Persian, Filipino, Galician, Gujarati, Armenian, Icelandic, Javanese, Georgian, Khmer, Kannada, Lao, Macedonian, Malayalam, Mongolian, Marathi, Malay, Burmese, Nepali, Punjabi, Sinhala, Albanian, Sundanese, Swahili, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Uzbek, Chinese, Cantonese, Zulu We take security and privacy seriously. Your data is confidential and will not be transferred to third parties. You have full control to delete your data from your account anytime. ----- Privacy Policy: https://inter.youdao.com/cloudfront/itranscribe-youdao/privacy.html Terms of Services: https://inter.youdao.com/cloudfront/itranscribe-youdao/terms.html

About

FoxNote

This app uses advanced AI to instantly record, transcribe, translate, and edit speech. It helps users capture and organize information efficiently, with features like AI flashcards and YouTube summaries. Designed to boost productivity and simplify daily routines, especially for adults with ADHD.

Highlights
  • Speech to Text Transcription
  • AI Flashcards
  • Quiz Maker
  • YouTube Video Summaries
  • Smart Note Structuring
  • Real-Time Translation
  • Offline Accessibility
Features
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Perfect for students, consultants, executives, lawyers, and other professionals aiming to achieve more in less time, this app effortlessly boosts productivity. It combines advanced text and voice recognition to instantly record, transcribe audio to text, translate, and edit any speech. Revolutionize the way you capture and organize information with FoxNote - AI Note Taker! Designed specifically for the needs of adults with ADHD, FoxNote simplifies their daily routines, enhances focus, and helps bring order to chaos. Whether it’s converting voice to notes, structuring ideas, or keeping track of important details, this app is expertly crafted to tackle the challenges of ADHD, making productivity feel effortless. FoxNote transcribes all your meetings, interviews, lectures, and everyday voice conversations in real time, so you can focus on what matters while the app takes care of the rest. Or make a transcript from video using the YouTube Summary feature—simply paste the link to gain instant insights. WHY USERS LOVE FOXNOTE - Speech to Text: Instantly record and transcribe voice memos into clear, organized notes—perfect on the go or during meetings. - AI Flashcards: Grasp concepts faster and more effectively with concise flashcards. - Quiz Maker: Prepare for exams or presentations in a fun, interactive way. - YouTube Summary: Transcribe video to text and get its short-form summary in a matter of seconds. - Smart Structuring: Capture key points during lectures or meetings, edit and organize your notes. - Offline Accessibility: Take notes anytime, anywhere, without needing an internet connection. MORE AI SUPERPOWERS - Text Summarization: Save time and grasp the essence of long texts. - Proofreading: Create polished, error-free notes without the hassle. - Real-Time Translation: Break barriers by translating your content into multiple languages. - Quick Sharing: Seamlessly share notes with friends, family, or colleagues. - ADHD-Friendly: Stay organized and manage tasks effortlessly with smart AI tools. Forget the hassle of manual meeting note taking! With its powerful AI for meetings, FoxNote ensures every detail is captured and organized, making it the ultimate tool for keeping track of important discussions and decisions. Empower your days with our intelligent audio transcription app designed to simplify your life, keep you focused, and help accomplish more with less effort. Smart notes for busy minds! Privacy Policy: https://ai-note-taker.app/privacy-policy Term Of Use: https://ai-note-taker.app/terms-conditions Support Email: support@ai-note-taker.app

Screenshots

iTranscribe4 screens
FoxNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FoxNote at none against iTranscribe's shown. iTranscribe's advantage is review sentiment (48% vs 29%) and ratings volume (6.8K vs 344). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. iTranscribe sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and FoxNote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for iTranscribe against 4.5 for FoxNote. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTranscribe has 6.8K ratings behind it against 344, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of iTranscribe's written reviews are positive against 29% of FoxNote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iTranscribe ships an update every 2 weeks, FoxNote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
iTranscribe versus FoxNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriTranscribeFoxNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (6.8K ratings) — better4.5 (344 ratings)
Positive reviews48.1% of reviews — better29.2% of reviews
Number of ratings6.8K — better344
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#143 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size256 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTALENT ME TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD. Faliane Ltd.

Customer experience

iTranscribe

All ratings6,782 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral2.5%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews472 reviews
Positive48.1%
Neutral6.8%
Negative45.1%

FoxNote

All ratings341 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral1.5%
Negative12.3%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive29.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative66.7%

User reviews

iTranscribe

From 6.8K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

FoxNote

From 344 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great for ADHD note-taking
  • 📝 Full transcript and summary
  • 🎯 AI prompt for structured outlines
  • 🚀 Accurate transcription
  • 🌍 Translation into any language

Room to improve

  • 💸 VERY overpriced paid version
  • 🔒 Data privacy concerns
  • 💸 Charged after cancellation
  • 💸 Not eligible for refund
  • 💸 Scammy app

Bugs and requests

iTranscribe

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Transcription errors
  • Subscription issues
  • Compatibility issues
  • Unreliable performance
  • Unresponsive customer support

Requested features

7 requests
  • Lifetime purchase option
  • In-app transcription and captions
  • Editing/deleting options
  • Monthly subscription option
  • Better export files and cues
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  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard

FoxNote

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Paid version is overpriced
  • Charged after cancelling free trial
  • Not eligible for refunds
  • App does not transcribe YouTube videos
  • Servers appear to be crashed
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  • App is not working
  • Files are not uploading
  • "Something went wrong" error message
  • Inconsistent performance (malfunctions every other time)
  • Translation errors (e.g., German)
  • Does not record or upload files
  • Transcription accuracy issues (few words only)

Requested features

4 requests
  • More affordable pricing options
  • Clearer pricing structure
  • Improved customer support responsiveness
  • Reliable transcription for all video types

In-app purchases

14 purchases

iTranscribe

Subscriptions14
  • iTranscribe Pro$2.997 Days
  • iTranscribe PRO3 Days trial2 variants$5.997 Days
  • iTranscribe Pro3 Days trial6 variants$5.997 Days
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  • iTranscribe Pro4 variants$5.997 Days
  • iTranscribe PRO7 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • iTranscribe PRO$5.997 Days
  • iTranscribe Pro3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • iTranscribe Pro$7.997 Days
  • iTranscribe Pro3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • iTranscribe PRO$12.491 Month
  • iTranscribe Pro2 variants$49.991 Year
  • iTranscribe Pro3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • iTranscribe PRO3 Days trial$98.991 Year
  • iTranscribe Pro$98.991 Year
6 purchases

FoxNote

Subscriptions6
  • AI Note Taker App - Weekly$6.997 Days
  • AI Note Taker - Weekly3 Days trial2 variants$7.997 Days
  • AI Note Taker: 1 Week$7.997 Days
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  • AI Note Taker - for 1 Year$29.991 Year
  • Ai Note Taker: Yearly$39.991 Year
  • AI Note Taker - 1 Year$69.991 Year

Questions

Is iTranscribe free?
iTranscribe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FoxNote free?
FoxNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iTranscribe or FoxNote?
iTranscribe is rated higher. iTranscribe averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while FoxNote averages 4.5 from 344 ratings.
Do iTranscribe or FoxNote have ads?
iTranscribe shows ads; FoxNote does not.
Which is updated more often, iTranscribe or FoxNote?
iTranscribe ships an update every 2 weeks, and FoxNote fortnightly. Most recently, iTranscribe was updated on October 30, 2026 and FoxNote on October 28, 2026.

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