Comparison

AltBot vs Transcription Pro

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

Head to head
About

AltBot

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AltBot is a friendly and helpful local chatbot assistant designed specifically for iOS users. Unlike other chatbots that rely on external servers or internet connectivity, AltBot runs entirely locally on your device. This means local responses, improved privacy, and reduced dependence on the internet. Whether you need assistance with simple tasks, bounce ideas, or just want to engage in friendly conversation, AltBot is here to help. AltBot - Your local chatbot companion. NOTE: Line any other Large Language Model, it could provide inaccurate/misleading information. It uses Qwen3.5-4B language model as its baseline. NOTE 2: Run this app on devices with 8GB+ RAM for the best experience, otherwise it will take a long time to respond. Recommended models: - iPhone 15 Pro - iPad Air 5th gen or later - iPad Pro with M1 or later Here are the differences between AltBot and AltBot Lite: - AltBot displays tokens as they are loaded - AltBot can stop token loading - AltBot can save/clear the chat session - AltBot uses Qwen3.5-4B (released Feb 2026) - AltBot supports English, Español & Français - AltBot Lite uses Mistral-7B (released Sep 2023) - AltBot will receive future updates, AltBot Lite remains in v1.1.

About

Transcription Pro

Effortlessly convert audio and video into text with remarkable accuracy, all processed offline for complete privacy. Supports batch processing and a wide range of languages, exporting to multiple formats.

Highlights
  • Offline transcription for enhanced privacy
  • High accuracy and rapid results
  • Batch processing of audio/video files
  • Supports multiple languages
  • Export to various file formats (TXT, CSV, SRT, PDF, etc.)
  • Split transcripts by words, sentences, or time
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Automagically transcribe audio and video files with ease — single or batch. Be amazed by remarkable accuracy and rapid results. No internet required, everything runs offline for your privacy. Perfect for converting speech from meetings, lectures, movies, voice dictations, or interviews. Reliable even with distant speakers, background noise, and long recordings. Features • Pro features in a beautiful, simple UI • Complete privacy: Runs entirely on-device • High accuracy. Low latency. Peak efficiency. • Split transcripts by words, sentences, or time ranges • Supported languages: Cantonese, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish • Export as TXT, CSV, SBV, SRT, VTT, HTML, or PDF • Small in size. Big on craftsmanship. ⁂ Support If you need help or want to make a feature suggestion, I’d love hearing from you → https://appahead.studio/help/ Feedback Enjoying Transcription Pro? I’d love your support with a kind review on the App Store. About I’m Martin — designer, developer, and founder of App ahead. Since 2015, I’ve been creating ambitious apps for Apple devices, driven by a strong vision and thoughtful, forward-thinking design. Terms of Use: https://appahead.studio/terms Privacy Policy: https://appahead.studio/privacy

Screenshots

AltBot4 screens
Transcription Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Transcription Pro at Free against AltBot's $19.99. AltBot's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Transcription Pro is free to download; AltBot costs $19.99 up front. Transcription Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. AltBot asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AltBot ships an update monthly, Transcription Pro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AltBot versus Transcription Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAltBotTranscription Pro
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—80.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, Mac
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size3.2 GB31 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperQuantaliz PTY LTDApp ahead GmbH

In-app purchases

None

AltBot

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Transcription Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Annual$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • One-Time Purchase$89.99

Questions

Is AltBot free?
AltBot costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Transcription Pro free?
Transcription Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AltBot or Transcription Pro have ads?
Neither AltBot nor Transcription Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AltBot or Transcription Pro?
AltBot ships an update monthly, and Transcription Pro every 3 weeks. Most recently, AltBot was updated on October 27, 2026 and Transcription Pro on October 30, 2026.

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