Comparison

Proxy reading vs Transcribe Voice Notes

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

Head to head

Transcribe Voice Notes

Meeting minutes transcriber

Free

🔧 Utilities

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About

Proxy reading

Features

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The input text will be read aloud. ・Supported language: English, Japanese

About

Transcribe Voice Notes

Effortlessly record and transcribe voice notes into text. This tool offers a history of your transcriptions and supports translation across 99 languages, streamlining communication and workflow.

Highlights

Record voice notes
Upload audio files
Convert speech to text
Transcription history
99 language translation
Streamline workflow

Features

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Rec AI is your ultimate solution for recording and transcribing voice notes. Easily record or upload audio, and Rec AI will convert it into clear, readable text. With a built-in transcription history feature, you can review past notes at any time. Plus, Rec AI supports translation from 99 languages, making it perfect for global communication and multilingual tasks. Streamline your workflow and unlock a world of possibilities with Rec AI. Terms of Use: https://recai.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://recai.app/privacy

Screenshots

Proxy reading1 screens

Transcribe Voice Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Proxy reading at none against Transcribe Voice Notes's 5. Transcribe Voice Notes's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.8.3). On price, update cadence 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

Both are free to download. Transcribe Voice Notes sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Proxy reading asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Proxy reading ships an update every 2 weeks, Transcribe Voice Notes every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level

Proxy reading versus Transcribe Voice Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Proxy reading	Transcribe Voice Notes
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	—	0.0% of reviews
Update frequency	Every 2 weeks — better	Every 3 weeks
Ads	Yes	No — better
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Monetization	—	Free with in-app purchases
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	15.8.3	13.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	35 MB	64 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Hideaki Uchikoshi	42apps

In-app purchases

None

Proxy reading

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Transcribe Voice Notes

Subscriptions5

Rec AI Pro$9.997 Days
Rec AI Pro3 Days trial$9.997 Days
Rec AI Pro$19.991 Month

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Rec AI Pro$99.991 Year
Rec AI Pro1 Year trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Proxy reading free?

Proxy reading is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Transcribe Voice Notes free?

Transcribe Voice Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Do Proxy reading or Transcribe Voice Notes have ads?

Proxy reading shows ads; Transcribe Voice Notes does not.

Which is updated more often, Proxy reading or Transcribe Voice Notes?

Proxy reading ships an update every 2 weeks, and Transcribe Voice Notes every 3 weeks. Most recently, Proxy reading was updated on October 1, 2026 and Transcribe Voice Notes on October 1, 2026.