# Transcribe Speech to Text vs PDF Scanner

The clearest difference is update cadence: PDF Scanner at every 3 days against Transcribe Speech to Text's every 3 weeks. Transcribe Speech to Text's advantage is ratings volume (113 vs 15) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Transcribe Speech to Text sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and PDF Scanner sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Transcribe Speech to Text against 4.6 for PDF Scanner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Transcribe Speech to Text has 113 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Transcribe Speech to Text ships an update every 3 weeks, PDF Scanner every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Transcribe Speech to Text | PDF Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcribe-speech-to-text-ai/id6677032454/reviews)** | [4.6 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-scanning-document/id6755528613/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **113** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 52.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 128 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appgeneration Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/386316599) | [Elena Dorothy](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773326007) |

## What reviewers say

### Transcribe Speech to Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcribe-speech-to-text-ai/id6677032454)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| By Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Weekly PRO access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| By month | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly + Trial | $9.99 | per month |
| By Year | $59.99 | per year |
| By year | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro | $69.99 | per year |


### PDF Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-scanning-document/id6755528613)

Streamline your workflow with powerful PDF management tools. Scan documents, convert PDFs to voice, and organize your files with ease. Offers unlimited access through weekly or yearly subscription plans.

**Highlights:** Scan documents to PDF, Convert PDF to Voice, Edit PDF documents, Sign PDF documents, Compress PDF files, Organize PDF documents

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scan any documents to PDF | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Scan any documents to PDF | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Scan any documents to PDF | $9.99 | per year |
| Scan any documents to PDF | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Scan any documents to PDF | $14.99 | per year |
| Scan any documents to PDF | $19.99 | per year |
| Scan any documents to PDF | $19.99 | per year |
| Scan any documents to PDF | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Transcribe Speech to Text free?

Transcribe Speech to Text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PDF Scanner free?

PDF Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Transcribe Speech to Text or PDF Scanner?

Transcribe Speech to Text is rated higher. Transcribe Speech to Text averages 4.6 out of 5 from 113 ratings, while PDF Scanner averages 4.6 from 15 ratings.

### Do Transcribe Speech to Text or PDF Scanner have ads?

Neither Transcribe Speech to Text nor PDF Scanner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Transcribe Speech to Text or PDF Scanner?

Transcribe Speech to Text ships an update every 3 weeks, and PDF Scanner every 3 days. Most recently, Transcribe Speech to Text was updated on October 30, 2026 and PDF Scanner on October 30, 2026.

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