Comparison

Report vs Otter Transcribe Voice Notes

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

Head to head
About

Report

This professional broadcast app transforms your iOS device into a portable IP audio codec. Stream live, high-quality audio or send recorded reports to the studio using cellular or Wi-Fi connections. It offers simple login for non-technical users and robust security features.

Highlights
  • Ultraportable IP audio codec
  • Live bidirectional HD audio streaming
  • Recorded news and sports reports
  • Offline recording capabilities
  • Centralized user administration
  • High security and codec control
  • Integration with editing apps
Features
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Radio, TV reporters and journalists - the world’s most popular, award winning, professional broadcast app turns your compatible iOS device into an ultraportable IP audio codec. Stream live, low delay bidirectional 15kHz HD quality audio to a Tieline IP audio codec at the studio using 3G, 4G or Wi-Fi connections, or send 20kHz quality recorded news & sports reports & interviews to the studio using a variety of file transfer options. Simple to use and configure, Report-IT Enterprise Edition is the TieServer version of Tieline's award winning Report-IT Live application. Now TieServer users can add Report-IT Enterprise Edition to their arsenal of centrally managed Tieline products. • Download Report-IT EE from the App Store (it's FREE) and use on any compatible iPhone, iPod or iPad. • Centrally administer all user accounts and never expose IP addresses and ports to users. • Non-technical users simply open the app, log in with their TieServer credentials, and tap “Connect” to go live! • Bidirectional live 15kHz audio at 24Kbps (supports live audio at 14.4Kbps). • Report live and record simultaneously. • Insert multiple recordings in playlists for live reports. • Offline recording when you have no cellular coverage or Wi-Fi access. • Manual or automatic file transfers using WAV or AAC-LC on disconnect. • Provide a TieServer login to long distance guests and interview them live. • Connect a professional microphone and headphones when reporting. • High security with control of which studio codecs a Report-IT user can see and use. • Display your own/station logo and byline during a live or pre-recorded report. • Integrates with TwistedWave for editing recordings. • Integrates with AudioCopy compliant Apps for editing recordings (http://retronyms.com/audiocopy). • Free support via support@tieline.com Don't have a Report-IT enabled TieServer login or Tieline studio codec? Contact Tieline or your favourite Tieline dealer via http://www.tieline.com/Contact-Us. To trial a demonstration, you may use the following TieServer login: Username: enterprise@tieline-demo.com Password: password

About

Otter Transcribe Voice Notes

This AI-powered tool automatically transcribes voice conversations in real-time, generating notes, summaries, and even capturing slides. It acts as a meeting assistant, making it easy to focus on discussions and later search, edit, and share your recordings. Available in multiple languages and across devices.

Highlights
  • Real-time voice transcription
  • Automated meeting notes and summaries
  • AI Chat for answers and content generation
  • Record and transcribe live conversations
  • Searchable and shareable notes
  • Collaborative editing and commenting
  • Import and sync audio/video files
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Never take meeting notes again. Otter AI is the fastest way to transcribe voice in real time. Get a meeting assistant that records audio, writes notes, automatically captures slides, and generates summaries. Available in English, Spanish, French and Japanese. Otter AI is also available on the web. Start for free. Trusted by over 10 million people and featured by Apple as "App of the Day" and "Editors' Choice." Automated meeting notes for Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and more. Stay connected and collaborative when you work from home. Otter transcribes all your meetings, interviews, lectures, and everyday voice conversations in real time, so you can focus on the discussion. KEY FEATURES • AI Meeting Assistant: get automated meeting notes & summaries • AI Chat: get answers and generate content • AI Channels: combine live conversations with async updates. Chat with teammates. • Record & transcribe live • Automated meeting notes & summaries • Share & collaborate • All notes are searchable & shareable • Edit & highlight • Organize & export • Import & sync Looking for a specific feature? Here are the details: RECORD & TRANSCRIBE LIVE • Instantly record in one tap • Transcribe in real time • Highlight key points to review later • Insert photos of whiteboard discussions, slides, etc. • Input audio via built-in mic or Bluetooth device ENRICH NOTES WITH AI • Gather information across all your conversations • Ask questions about a specific meeting • Generate follow- up emails • Automated Slide Capture during virtual meetings • Generate summary, outline and keywords after all meetings • Punctuate, capitalize, and break paragraphs automatically SHARE & COLLABORATE • Invite group members to view, edit, and highlight collaboratively • Add comments and assign action items • Share links externally SEARCH & PLAYBACK • Search the text so you don't have to scrub through the whole audio • Playback at adjustable speeds • Follow along the highlighted word as the audio is playing • Tap on any word to jump the audio to that spot EDIT & HIGHLIGHT • Edit the text to correct any errors • Tag the speakers to label the paragraphs and train Otter to identify speakers too • Highlight sentences in one tap IMPORT & SYNC • Import audio and video files • Upload from other call recording apps • Sync your calendars to be reminded to record your meetings and auto-title your notes • Import your contacts for easy sharing OPTIMIZED FOR iOS • Start/Stop recording with Siri Shortcut & home widget • Record via AirPods • Sync with iOS Calendar, Contacts & Camera Otter Pro Get more playback speeds, skip silence, and bulk export. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions in Settings and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Need help? Check out our Help Center: https://help.otter.ai Terms of Service: https://otter.ai/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://otter.ai/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Report4 screens
Otter Transcribe Voice Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Otter Transcribe Voice Notes at 4.8 against Report's 4.0. Otter Transcribe Voice Notes also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (88K vs 9). Report's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Otter Transcribe Voice Notes sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $16.99 per month. Report asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Otter Transcribe Voice Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Otter Transcribe Voice Notes has 88K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of Report's written reviews are positive against 56% of Otter Transcribe Voice Notes's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Report ships an update every 7 months, Otter Transcribe Voice Notes fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Report versus Otter Transcribe Voice Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReportOtter Transcribe Voice Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (9 ratings)4.8 (88K ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews — better55.8% of reviews
Number of ratings988K — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#18 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB146 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTieline TechnologyOtter.ai, Inc.

Customer experience

Report

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral22.2%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral28.6%
Negative14.3%

Otter Transcribe Voice Notes

All ratings87,421 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral1.9%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews1,456 reviews
Positive55.8%
Neutral8.7%
Negative35.5%

Bugs and requests

Report

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Otter Transcribe Voice Notes

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Microphone not working consistently
  • Transcription stops unexpectedly during recordings
  • Difficulty organizing and managing recorded files

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to record and transcribe phone calls
  • Improved editing and formatting capabilities
  • Integration with note-taking apps and cloud storage
  • Custom vocabulary training and speaker recognition
  • Offline transcription mode

In-app purchases

None

Report

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Otter Transcribe Voice Notes

Subscriptions9
  • Otter Pro (monthly)2 variants$16.991 Month
  • Otter Pro (monthly)7 Days trial$16.991 Month
  • Otter Business (monthly)$30.001 Month
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  • Otter Business (monthly)7 Days trial$30.001 Month
  • Otter Pro (Yearly)$99.991 Year
  • Otter Pro (yearly)$99.991 Year
  • Otter Pro (yearly)7 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Otter Business (yearly)$239.991 Year
  • Otter Business (yearly)7 Days trial$239.991 Year

Questions

Is Report free?
Report is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Otter Transcribe Voice Notes free?
Otter Transcribe Voice Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Report or Otter Transcribe Voice Notes?
Otter Transcribe Voice Notes is rated higher. Report averages 4.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Otter Transcribe Voice Notes averages 4.8 from 88K ratings.
Do Report or Otter Transcribe Voice Notes have ads?
Neither Report nor Otter Transcribe Voice Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Report or Otter Transcribe Voice Notes?
Report ships an update every 7 months, and Otter Transcribe Voice Notes fortnightly. Most recently, Report was updated on November 1, 2026 and Otter Transcribe Voice Notes on November 7, 2026.

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