Comparison

Audio vs SonixScript

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

Head to head
About

Audio

This app converts audio and video recordings into text. It offers features like one-click recording, importing third-party audio, and extracting audio from videos for transcription. It also includes audio editing tools to simplify the conversion process.

Highlights
  • Record audio to text
  • Import audio files for transcription
  • Extract audio from videos
  • Cut and merge audio
  • One-click recording
  • Text editing
Features
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Audio Text is an application that converts speech in recordings, audios, and videos into text. It is simple and convenient to use. Core functions: [Recording to text] Start recording with one click and support text editing. [Audio to text] Import third-party audio files for transcription. [Video to text] Quickly extract video audio and convert the audio content into text. 【Audio Tool】Cut and merge audio to make text conversion easier [One-click recording] One-click quick recording, easy to operate. Applicable scene: Text workers, short video creators, office staff meeting records, students' class notes, reporter interviews and organization, business communication and collaboration, etc. About subscription and renewal: 1. After subscription is confirmed, payment will be made from your Apple iTunes account. 2. The subscription will be automatically renewed after expiration. If you need to cancel the subscription, please cancel it at least 24 hours before expiration. 3. You can cancel the subscription at any time. (AppStore -> Apple ID avatar in the upper right corner -> Subscription -> Select the subscription item -> Click to cancel the subscription) Privacy Policy: https://babyking.github.io/privacy/audiotxt/zh/ End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ feedback: If you have any questions, please contact us by email: yueyin.music@foxmail.com

About

SonixScript

Convert voice messages to text privately and offline, directly within your favorite apps. Supports over 32 languages and offers bulk conversion for enhanced productivity. All processing happens on your device.

Highlights
  • Voice message to text conversion
  • Supports 32+ languages
  • Bulk voice message conversion
  • Privacy-focused, on-device processing
  • Offline functionality
  • Fast, real-time transcription
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SonixScript – Seamless Voice-to-Text Conversion for Enhanced Productivity SonixScript overlays effortlessly on any app, empowering you to convert voice messages to text without interrupting your workflow. With compatibility across popular apps like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, iPhone Recorder, and MP3 files, SonixScript makes it easy to enhance your productivity while keeping your data secure. Top Features: - Voice Message to Text, Anywhere Easily convert voice messages to text from any app. Share the voice message to SonixScript via the share extension to view real-time text, making conversations and note-taking smoother and faster. - Supports 32+ Languages Instantly transcribe in languages including English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese, Spanish, French, Russian, and many more. - Bulk Voice Message Conversion Convert multiple voice messages with one click! Improve productivity by processing multiple files at once. - Privacy-Focused We don’t collect, store, or share your voice data. All processing happens directly on your device, ensuring complete privacy. - Offline Functionality No internet? No problem. SonixScript functions entirely offline, meaning your data remains safe and accessible at all times. - Fast, Real-Time Transcription Enjoy lightning-fast text conversion with real-time progress indicators, making it easy to keep up with any conversation. Key Use Cases: - WhatsApp & Messenger Save time by converting long voice messages from WhatsApp or Messenger directly to text. - Text Extraction Extract text from voice messages with ease, ready for editing, sharing, or quick reference. - Quick Summaries Convert audio to text, then use third-party AI tools to generate concise summaries (SonixScript does not offer built-in summarization). - Business Meetings Transcribe meeting recordings for quick reviews and efficient sharing with team members. - Academic Lectures Turn lecture recordings into text for streamlined studying and note-taking. - Personal Memos Organize and retrieve your personal voice notes by instantly converting them to text. Languages Supported: SonixScript supports transcription in over 32 languages: - English - Mandarin Chinese - Cantonese - Arabic - Catalan - Croatian - Czech - Danish - Dutch - Finnish - French - German - Greek - Hebrew - Hindi - Hungarian - Indonesian - Italian - Japanese - Korean - Malay - Norwegian - Polish - Portuguese - Romanian - Russian - Slovak - Spanish - Swedish - Thai - Turkish - Ukrainian - Vietnamese Ready to Start? Try SonixScript for free and unlimited transcriptions times, or unlock enhanced access with a one-time in-app purchase or monthly subscription. For support and updates, follow us on Instagram @sonixscript or visit our Website: "https://sonix-script.vercel.app" Maximize your productivity and enjoy seamless voice-to-text capabilities with SonixScript today! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Audio4 screens
SonixScript4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Audio at 5.0 against SonixScript's 4.2. Audio also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.4). SonixScript's advantage is ratings volume (36 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Audio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and SonixScript sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Audio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SonixScript has 36 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Audio versus SonixScript: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudioSonixScript
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.2 (36 ratings)
Positive reviews—33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings236 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer同宝 金Chi shing Chan

Customer experience

Audio

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SonixScript

All ratings36 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral5.6%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Audio

Subscriptions2
  • Audio Text Converter-Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Audio Text Converter-Yearly$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Audio Text Converter-Lifetime$19.99
3 purchases

SonixScript

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Pro$1.991 Month
One-time2
  • Lifetime Pro$14.99
  • Lifetime Deals$14.99

Questions

Is Audio free?
Audio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SonixScript free?
SonixScript is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Audio or SonixScript?
Audio is rated higher. Audio averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while SonixScript averages 4.2 from 36 ratings.
Do Audio or SonixScript have ads?
Neither Audio nor SonixScript shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Audio or SonixScript?
Audio ships an update fortnightly, and SonixScript fortnightly. Most recently, Audio was updated on October 7, 2026 and SonixScript on October 8, 2026.

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