Comparison

Transcribe Speech to Text vs Utter

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

Head to head
About

Transcribe Speech to Text

This app converts audio recordings and imported files into searchable text transcripts. It uses AI to summarize key points, making it ideal for capturing meetings, lectures, and voice notes for later review.

Highlights
  • Record audio within the app
  • Import existing audio files
  • Convert speech to written transcripts
  • Search and organize transcripts
  • AI-powered summaries
  • Organize notes by topic
Features
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Turn recordings into text you can use. AI Transcribe helps you capture meetings, lectures, interviews and voice notes, then review the conversation when you need it. RECORD OR IMPORT AUDIO Record in the app or import an existing audio file. Convert speech into a written transcript so you can return to the details without taking notes throughout the conversation. REVIEW AND ORGANIZE Read, search and organize your transcripts. Use AI summaries to revisit the main points and keep your notes together by topic or purpose. FOR WORK, STUDY AND IDEAS Review a meeting, revisit a lecture, find material in an interview or capture a thought before it disappears. Keep a readable record of the information that matters to you. Start with a recording or an audio file and turn it into useful notes with AI Transcribe.

About

Utter

Convert voice recordings and audio files into text with AI-powered transcription and summarization. Interact with your notes using a contextual chatbot for deeper insights.

Highlights
  • Audio upload and recording
  • Instant AI summaries
  • Contextual AI chatbot
  • Transcription to text
  • Note-taking
Features
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Transcribe & Summarize Notes with AI Turn your voice or audio into comprehensive notes with Transcribe AI. Whether you're uploading an audio file, or recording a meeting, this app instantly transcribes and summarizes content, making it easy for you to capture key insights. Key Features: Audio Upload & Recording: Upload existing audio files or record directly within the app, and let Transcribe AI convert them into text. Instant AI Summaries: Save time by getting concise summaries of your recordings or transcriptions with AI-powered note-taking. Contextual AI Chatbot: Interact with your notes through a built-in chatbot that provides context-specific answers and insights based on your transcriptions. Why Transcribe AI? Transcribe AI is the ultimate solution for fast, efficient, and smart note-taking—offering a better alternative to Otter AI, Turbolearn AI, Wave AI, Coconote, and Otter. PRO Version: Unlock the full potential of our app with premium version. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off 24-hours before the end of the current period. Accounts will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, and a renewal fee will be provided. The unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that product. Please note that a subscription is required for the complete functionality of the app. Privacy: https://sites.google.com/view/kttechapps-privacy/home Terms: https://sites.google.com/view/kttechapps-terms/home Download Transcribe AI today and streamline your note-taking process with these innovative features!

Screenshots

Transcribe Speech to Text4 screens
Utter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Transcribe Speech to Text at 52% against Utter's 0%. Transcribe Speech to Text also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (113 vs 1). Utter's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Speech to Text sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Utter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Transcribe Speech to Text holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Transcribe Speech to Text has 113 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Transcribe Speech to Text's written reviews are positive against 0% of Utter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Transcribe Speech to Text ships an update every 3 weeks, Utter every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Transcribe Speech to Text versus Utter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTranscribe Speech to TextUtter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (113 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews52.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings113 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppgeneration SoftwareKamalkumar Trapasiya

Customer experience

Transcribe Speech to Text

All ratings113 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral0.9%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive52.4%
Neutral9.5%
Negative38.1%

Utter

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Transcribe Speech to Text

Subscriptions10
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • By Week$4.997 Days
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  • Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Weekly PRO access$9.997 Days
  • By month$9.991 Month
  • Monthly + Trial3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • By Year3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • By year$59.991 Year
  • Yearly Pro3 Days trial$69.991 Year
2 purchases

Utter

Subscriptions2
  • PRO Access$6.991 Month
  • PRO Access$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Transcribe Speech to Text free?
Transcribe Speech to Text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Utter free?
Utter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Transcribe Speech to Text or Utter?
Transcribe Speech to Text is rated higher. Transcribe Speech to Text averages 4.6 out of 5 from 113 ratings, while Utter averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Transcribe Speech to Text or Utter have ads?
Neither Transcribe Speech to Text nor Utter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Transcribe Speech to Text or Utter?
Transcribe Speech to Text ships an update every 3 weeks, and Utter every 4 months. Most recently, Transcribe Speech to Text was updated on November 4, 2026 and Utter on October 30, 2026.

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