Comparison

Transcribe vs Speech to Text

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

Head to head
About

Transcribe

This app converts audio recordings and live speech into accurate text. It offers high-quality recording, real-time transcription, and editing capabilities. Supports multiple languages and various import/export formats to boost productivity.

Highlights
  • High-quality audio recording
  • Live transcription
  • Automated transcription
  • Import and export audio/text
  • Built-in editor
  • Multi-language support
Features
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Transcribe – Speech to Text: Convert Audio to Text Instantly. Looking for an easy and efficient way to turn speech into text? Transcribe – Speech to Text is designed for students, journalists, business professionals, and anyone who values their time. Transform your audio recordings into accurate text in seconds and boost your productivity effortlessly. Key Features: • High-Quality Audio Recording: Record crystal-clear audio directly in the app. • Live Transcription: See the text appear in real-time as you speak. • Automated Transcription: Get accurate text transcriptions in minutes. • Import & Export: Supports various audio and text formats for maximum flexibility. • Built-In Editor: Edit your transcriptions with ease. • Multi-Language Support: Works with multiple languages and accents. Perfect for: • Recording voice memos; • Taking meeting notes; • Capturing lectures and seminars; • Creating accurate transcripts quickly and effortlessly. Powered by cutting-edge AI, Transcribe – Speech to Text ensures fast, precise, and reliable transcription with minimal effort. Download now and simplify your voice-to-text tasks today! You can purchase an auto-renewable subscription to get full access. Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews for the same price and the duration period depends on the selected plan (weekly, monthly, yearly) unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can turn off the auto-renewal feature at any time by changing your account settings. Please choose from our standard subscription options below: 1-week subscription from $3.99; 1-month subscription from $9.99; 12-month subscription from $17.99. Prices may change depending on your country. Privacy Policy: https://appliks.com/privacy-policy ​​Terms of Use: https://appliks.com/terms-of-use

About

Speech to Text

Convert spoken words into written text with advanced AI accuracy. This app offers real-time voice typing, transcription of audio and video files, and support for over 90 languages. It's ideal for note-taking, creating subtitles, and hands-free communication.

Highlights
  • Real-time voice typing
  • AI-powered transcription
  • Audio/video file transcription
  • Transcription from URLs
  • Speaker identification
  • Multi-language support
  • Export transcripts
Features
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Speech to Text – Voice Typing The Ultimate App to Convert Speech into Text with AI-Powered Accuracy Easily convert voice to text, transcribe audio and video files, and type using your voice with Speech to Text – Voice Typing, your all-in-one transcription and productivity assistant. Whether you need to transcribe interviews, meetings, lectures, voice notes, or videos, our advanced AI ensures fast, accurate, and multilingual transcription – anytime, anywhere. Why Choose Speech to Text – Voice Typing • Voice Typing in Real Time Type with your voice in any situation — emails, notes, messages, or documents. Just speak, and watch your words appear instantly. Perfect for hands-free productivity and accessibility. • Accurate AI-Powered Transcription Delivers highly accurate speech-to-text results using advanced artificial intelligence, even in noisy environments or with diverse accents. • Live Voice-to-Text Transcription Real-time transcription for meetings, lectures, and conferences. Ideal for note-taking and live captioning. • Transcribe Audio and Video Files Upload audio or video from your device or use a link. Supports formats like MP3, WAV, M4A, and more. • Voice Memo Transcription Turn voice memos into text in seconds. Great for capturing personal notes or conducting interviews. • Transcription from URLs Transcribe audio and video directly from online sources such as YouTube and podcasts. • Speaker Identification Automatically distinguishes between speakers for clean, structured transcripts. • Multi-Language Support and Translation Transcribe speech in over 90 languages and dialects, and translate non-English audio into English. • Transcript Editing and Customization Rename speakers, format text, and prepare transcripts for sharing or publication. • Export Options Save transcripts as TXT, PDF, DOCX, or SRT for easy sharing, editing, or subtitle generation. • Ad-Free Experience Work without interruptions or distractions. Use Cases • Voice-type emails, notes, and documents • Transcribe meetings and business calls • Generate subtitles for videos • Convert lectures and lessons into notes • Document voice recordings automatically • Enable live captions for accessibility • Translate international content • Save time with hands-free typing and automated transcription Download Speech to Text – Voice Typing and transform your voice into text — whether you’re typing hands-free or transcribing with AI precision. Privacy policy: https://www.getpaoapps.com/privacy Terms of use: https://www.getpaoapps.com/terms

Screenshots

Transcribe4 screens
Speech to Text4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Speech to Text at free with in-app purchases against Transcribe's subscription. Speech to Text also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 47%). Transcribe's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and ratings volume (454 vs 135). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Transcribe sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Speech to Text sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 — 4.5 for Transcribe against 4.6 for Speech to Text. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 454 and 135 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of Transcribe's written reviews are positive against 73% of Speech to Text's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Transcribe ships an update every 6 weeks, Speech to Text every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Transcribe versus Speech to Text: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTranscribeSpeech to Text
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (454 ratings)4.6 (135 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.7% of reviews72.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings454 — better135
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB118 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppLiks Sp. z O.O.PaoApps

Customer experience

Transcribe

All ratings454 ratings
Positive86.6%
Neutral2.9%
Negative10.6%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive46.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative50.0%

Speech to Text

All ratings135 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral3.7%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral3.0%
Negative24.2%

Bugs and requests

Transcribe

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App crashes when importing files for transcription
  • App crashes when attempting to view transcribed text
  • App crashes during file export
  • Extremely long processing times (2+ hours for 1.5 minute recording)
  • No progress feedback during transcription
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  • Incompatibility with iPhone voice memo format
  • Live transcription cannot be edited in real-time
  • Small save button prone to accidental deletion
  • Transcription misses words frequently

Requested features

10 requests
  • Delete function for old saved messages
  • Extended speech source range
  • Free trial option before purchase
  • Ability to pause and edit during recording
  • Support for voice memo keywords (next line, bullet point)
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  • Default auto-save option
  • Progress indicator during file processing
  • Support for m4a file format
  • Ability to record again without saving first
  • Better file export options

Speech to Text

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Transcribe

Subscriptions8
  • Weekly Access$3.997 Days
  • Transcribe PRO3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Weekly Access$6.997 Days
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  • Monthly Access$9.991 Month
  • Voice Converter Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Access$12.991 Year
  • Speech to Text PRO3 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Yearly Access$34.991 Year
7 purchases

Speech to Text

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Access$5.997 Days
  • Weekly Access3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Monthly Access$12.991 Month
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  • Yearly Access$34.991 Year
  • Yearly Access$69.991 Year
One-time2
  • + 60 minutes$2.99
  • + 600 minutes$19.99

Questions

Is Transcribe free?
Transcribe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Speech to Text free?
Speech to Text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Transcribe or Speech to Text?
Speech to Text is rated higher. Transcribe averages 4.5 out of 5 from 454 ratings, while Speech to Text averages 4.6 from 135 ratings.
Do Transcribe or Speech to Text have ads?
Neither Transcribe nor Speech to Text shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Transcribe or Speech to Text?
Transcribe ships an update every 6 weeks, and Speech to Text every 5 weeks. Most recently, Transcribe was updated on September 22, 2026 and Speech to Text on September 21, 2026.

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