# Hello Transcribe vs On‑Device AI

Hello Transcribe and On‑Device AI both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Hello Transcribe's written reviews are positive against 64% of On‑Device AI's. Hello Transcribe also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On‑Device AI's advantage is ratings volume (163 vs 38). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hello Transcribe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and On‑Device AI sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Hello Transcribe against 4.4 for On‑Device AI. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 163 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Hello Transcribe's written reviews are positive against 64% of On‑Device AI's.

Hello Transcribe ships an update weekly, On‑Device AI fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hello Transcribe | On‑Device AI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-transcribe/id6443919768/reviews) | **[4.4 (163 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ondevice-aiprivate-workspace/id6497060890/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 38 | **163** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 63.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 93 MB | 1.8 GB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ben Nortier](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650589408) | [Zijie Deng](https://appshunter.io/developer/1070117038) |

## What reviewers say

### Hello Transcribe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-transcribe/id6443919768)

This app offers private and secure speech-to-text transcription using on-device processing. It can transcribe audio and video files, voice notes, podcasts, and live microphone feeds, with support for multiple languages and offline functionality.

**Highlights:** On-device transcription for 100% privacy, Offline functionality, Transcribe audio and video files, Live microphone feed transcription, Multiple language support, Encrypted iCloud saving, Export VTT/SRT subtitle files (PRO)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| PRO Purchase | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate transcription
- 🔒 Private/on-device processing
- 💰 No subscriptions (one-time purchase option)
- 💾 Saves with or without audio
- 🚀 Fast transcription on Apple Silicon

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐌 Transcription is slow/not real-time
- 🌐 No translation options
- 🗣️ No speak options
- 🪟 Transcribing window too small
- ↔️ Can't move sidebar out of view

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes with update
- UI/UX bugs
- Text is lost if app is switched
- App crashes when saving transcript
- App crashes when loading Accurate Multilingual model

**Requested features**

- Translation to other languages in real time
- Keep audio file attached (.m4a)
- Option to re-process transcription as a single complete audio file
- Set real-time preview model and then process complete audio with another model
- Option to record audio and transcribe overnight (for larger models)


### On‑Device AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ondevice-aiprivate-workspace/id6497060890)

Transform your device into a private AI assistant for meetings and complex tasks. Features include speaker diarization, live transcription, and specialized subagents for research, analysis, and writing. Control your AI via messaging apps, with options for 100% offline processing or cloud connectivity.

**Highlights:** Speaker Diarization for meeting transcripts, Real-time live transcription, Natural AI speech generation, Deploy specialized AI subagents, AI-powered web browser automation, Control AI via messaging apps, 100% offline processing option

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Member Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Member Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro Member | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro Member | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Game-changing AI assistant
- 🔍 Powerful search functionality
- 👍 Customizable and versatile
- 🌐 Seamless multi-device experience
- 💡 Innovative character-based interactions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on larger models
- 🔋 Heating issues on some devices
- 🔍 Slow and unreliable web search
- 💻 Buggy on macOS

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Model selection issues
- Inability to copy generated text

**Requested features**

- Automated multi-character conversations
- Character set saving and syncing
- Streamlined search integration
- UI optimization for icons
- Remote endpoint support for multi-agents


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hello Transcribe free?

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

### Is On‑Device AI free?

On‑Device AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hello Transcribe or On‑Device AI?

On‑Device AI is rated higher. Hello Transcribe averages 4.4 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while On‑Device AI averages 4.4 from 163 ratings.

### Do Hello Transcribe or On‑Device AI have ads?

Neither Hello Transcribe nor On‑Device AI shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hello Transcribe or On‑Device AI?

Hello Transcribe ships an update weekly, and On‑Device AI fortnightly. Most recently, Hello Transcribe was updated on October 21, 2026 and On‑Device AI on October 27, 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.*