# Sum AI vs Video Transcriber

The clearest difference is ads: Video Transcriber at none against Sum AI's shown. Video Transcriber also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). Sum AI's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 33) and review sentiment (76% vs 57%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sum AI sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Video Transcriber sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Sum AI against 4.5 for Video Transcriber. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sum AI has 1.7K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Sum AI's written reviews are positive against 57% of Video Transcriber's.

Sum AI ships an update every 3 weeks, Video Transcriber every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sum AI | Video Transcriber |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sum-ai-speech-to-text-notes/id6451474307/reviews) | **[4.5 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-transcriber-vidnotes/id6752721747/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | **76.4% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 190 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [Silpho LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870904612) |

## What reviewers say

### Sum AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sum-ai-speech-to-text-notes/id6451474307)

This app converts audio and video recordings into text transcriptions and concise summaries. It leverages advanced AI to extract key points and actionable items, saving users time on manual note-taking and review. Ideal for students, professionals, and content creators needing to quickly process spoken information.

**Highlights:** GPT-powered audio/video to text conversion, Quick summarizing, Transcribe YouTube links, Extract key points and tasks, Fast, shareable transcripts, User-friendly interface

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Summarizer: AI Trascript Tool | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Summarizer Pro | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Summarizer Pro | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Summarizer Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Transcribe video. Summarizer | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Transcribe video. Summarizer | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Summarizer: AI Trascript Tool | $14.99 | per month |
| Please, come back! | $14.99 | per year |
| Summarizer: AI Transcript tool | $19.99 | per month |
| Summarizer: AI Transcript Tool | $49.99 | per year |
| Summarizer: AI Transcript Tool | $99.99 | per year |
| Summarizer: AI transcript tool | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick and efficient transcription
- 👍 Accurate and reliable
- ⚙️ Useful features like summaries and key points
- 🌍 Supports multiple languages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Occasional issues with uploads and recordings
- ⏱️ Slow processing times for longer files
- 🔒 Privacy concerns around data usage

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings being lost or not transcribed
- Transcription errors and inaccuracies
- Freezing and crashing issues
- Subscription cancellation problems

**Requested features**

- Real-time transcription capability
- Ability to save and access past recordings
- More affordable pricing options
- Improved user interface and navigation


### Video Transcriber

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-transcriber-vidnotes/id6752721747)

Transform videos into accurate transcripts, AI-powered summaries, and study flashcards. Easily extract key insights, action items, and create shareable content for social media or study purposes. Supports over 40 languages and multiple export formats.

**Highlights:** Accurate speech-to-text transcription, AI-powered summaries and key insights, Auto-generated flashcards with spaced repetition, Export to TXT, PDF, Markdown, SRT, Create social media content cards, Supports 40+ languages, Searchable library and dark mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VidNotes Weekly Plan | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Vidnotes Weekly Plan | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Vidnotes Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Vidnotes Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| VidNotes Yearly Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| Vidnotes Yearly Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| 25 VidNotes Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 75 VidNotes Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 200 VidNotes Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium Access | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sum AI free?

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

### Is Video Transcriber free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sum AI or Video Transcriber?

Video Transcriber is rated higher. Sum AI averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Video Transcriber averages 4.5 from 33 ratings.

### Do Sum AI or Video Transcriber have ads?

Sum AI shows ads; Video Transcriber does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sum AI or Video Transcriber?

Sum AI ships an update every 3 weeks, and Video Transcriber every 3 days. Most recently, Sum AI was updated on October 24, 2026 and Video Transcriber on October 26, 2026.

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