Speech to Text vs Notes from book
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Speech to Text
Effortlessly convert audio and video recordings into text. Save time by automatically transcribing lectures, interviews, and more with various precision levels. Export transcripts in multiple formats and sync them across all your iCloud devices.
- Record audio directly
- Transcribe external audio/video
- Transcribe YouTube URLs
- Choice of transcription models
- Export in .text, .srt, .vtt, .json
- iCloud backup and sync
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Tired of wasting time taking notes, forgetting important points and not really concentrating on what your interlocutor is saying? Instead of spending hours tidying up your notes or manually transcribing an audio recording, My Transcriber transcribes everything word-for-word for you, saving you considerable time. Main Features: • Record audio directly from the app, • Written transcription in seconds from an external audio or video recording, or from a YouTube URL. Transcription is carried out on your device using the latest transcription technology to ensure that your audio file never ends up on any other device, • Choice of transcription model (Quick, Basic, Regular, Precision, Ultimate) depending on the precision you need for your summary, • Export your transcript in .text, .srt, .vtt and .json, • Backup of all your recordings, source audio files, transcriptions and summaries securely and synchronized with all your iCloud devices. 3 Benefits of using My Transcriber: • You can stay focused on what your interlocutor is saying instead of rushing to take notes during classes, lectures, interviews or meetings, • You can keep an accurate and complete audio and written record of a conversation, • You get a complete written summary that you only need to format in a text editor. Ready to get ahead of the game? Download My Transcriber now and don't hesitate to give us your suggestions in the app! Terms of Use: https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/66406740 Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/66406740
Notes from book
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Noteillum - Your Personal Reading Companion Transform how you capture, organize, and rediscover insights from your favorite books. Noteillum helps you build a powerful personal knowledge base that grows smarter over time. Core Features: - Today Highlights - Rediscover forgotten insights through daily random note surfacing - Book Organization - Add books effortlessly with title, author, and cover images - Smart Note Capture - Rich text notes up to 10,000 characters with optional titles - Universal Search - Find any note or book instantly with powerful filtering - Customizable Appearance - Light/Dark themes, adjustable fonts (10-20pt), keyboard shortcuts Pro Features: - Email Reminders (PRO) - Never miss your daily review with customizable email reminders - Export (PRO) - Export your notes and insights in multiple formats for backup and sharing - Notion Integration (PRO) - Seamlessly import your existing Notion databases and notes Advanced Capabilities: - CloudKit Sync - Seamless synchronization across all your Apple devices - Email Reminders - Optional email highlights to keep insights fresh - Privacy First - Apple Sign In authentication, your data stays secure - Fast Performance - Native SwiftUI app optimized for macOS Perfect For: - Readers who highlight quotes - Students building study notes - Researchers organizing insights - Professionals developing knowledge bases - Anyone who wants to remember what they read Start with the free version or upgrade to PRO for advanced features—your notes, your wisdom, always accessible. Start building your personal knowledge empire today. Your future self will thank you for capturing those brilliant insights that would otherwise be forgotten. Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://noteillum.app/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Notes from book at every 9 days against Speech to Text's every 3 weeks. Speech to Text's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Speech to Text sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Notes from book sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Speech to Text ships an update every 3 weeks, Notes from book every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Speech to Text | Notes from book |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | NBApps | Hrvoje Vukovic |
In-app purchases
Speech to Text
- Discovery$2.991 Month
- AI Report - 10k$3.991 Month
- AI Report - 10k$6.991 Month
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- AI Report - 100k$8.991 Month
- AI Report - 100k$14.991 Month
- AI Report - 1M$22.991 Month
- AI Report - 1M$59.991 Month
Notes from book
- Week subscription3 Days trial$7.997 Days
- Annual subscription$24.991 Year
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