# Transcribe vs Elevate by Astro Kanu

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Transcribe at none against Elevate by Astro Kanu's 5. Transcribe also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Elevate by Astro Kanu sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Transcribe asks for nothing beyond the download.

Transcribe ships an update every 8 days, Elevate by Astro Kanu every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Transcribe | Elevate by Astro Kanu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Size | 131 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [单怡 冯](https://appshunter.io/developer/952648380) | [Kanupriya Singh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1621097017) |

## What reviewers say

### Transcribe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcribe-ai/id6657979128)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Elevate by Astro Kanu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elevate-by-astro-kanu/id6745242342)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-Day Journey | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1-Month Trial | $8.00 | one-time |
| 3-Month Boost | $22.00 | one-time |
| 6-Month Path | $42.00 | one-time |
| 12-Month Journey | $84.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Transcribe free?

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

### Is Elevate by Astro Kanu free?

Elevate by Astro Kanu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Transcribe or Elevate by Astro Kanu have ads?

Neither Transcribe nor Elevate by Astro Kanu shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Transcribe or Elevate by Astro Kanu?

Transcribe ships an update every 8 days, and Elevate by Astro Kanu every 2 weeks. Most recently, Transcribe was updated on October 30, 2026 and Elevate by Astro Kanu on November 8, 2026.

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