# AI Transcription：Local Whisper vs SpeakNScript

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SpeakNScript at 100% against AI Transcription：Local Whisper's 64%. SpeakNScript also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.7). AI Transcription：Local Whisper's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AI Transcription：Local Whisper sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and SpeakNScript sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SpeakNScript holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AI Transcription：Local Whisper has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of AI Transcription：Local Whisper's written reviews are positive against 100% of SpeakNScript's.

## The numbers

| Metric | AI Transcription：Local Whisper | SpeakNScript |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-transcriptionlocal-whisper/id6445858353/reviews) | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speaknscript-audio-to-text/id6470146397/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 126 MB | 148 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [志亮 黎](https://appshunter.io/developer/1159611554) | [Niels van Straaten](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592659282) |

## What reviewers say

### AI Transcription：Local Whisper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-transcriptionlocal-whisper/id6445858353)

This app offers secure, on-device speech-to-text transcription and dictation. It can identify speakers, automatically take notes, and generate/edit subtitles for videos. It supports over 90 languages and works offline, ensuring your data remains private.

**Highlights:** On-device speech-to-text transcription, Privacy-first dictation, Speaker identification, Automated note-taking, Subtitle generation and editing, Offline functionality, Support for over 90 languages

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| One Time Purchase | $24.99 | one-time |


### SpeakNScript

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speaknscript-audio-to-text/id6470146397)

This app offers fast and accurate audio file transcription using advanced technology. It supports numerous audio and video formats, provides real-time syncing, and allows for easy editing and export of transcripts in various formats. It also supports 100 languages for global versatility.

**Highlights:** Offline audio transcription, Supports all audio/video formats, Real-time recording and transcription sync, Global search across transcripts, Editable transcript segments, Export to SRT, CSV, TXT, PDF, Supports 100 languages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AI Transcription：Local Whisper free?

AI Transcription：Local Whisper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SpeakNScript free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AI Transcription：Local Whisper or SpeakNScript?

SpeakNScript is rated higher. AI Transcription：Local Whisper averages 3.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while SpeakNScript averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do AI Transcription：Local Whisper or SpeakNScript have ads?

Neither AI Transcription：Local Whisper nor SpeakNScript shows ads.

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