# Transcribe Speech to Text vs Kept Notes

The clearest difference is price: Transcribe Speech to Text at Free against Kept Notes's $3.99. Transcribe Speech to Text also leads on ratings volume (113 vs 1). Kept Notes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Transcribe Speech to Text is free to download; Kept Notes costs $3.99 up front. Transcribe Speech to Text sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Kept Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Kept Notes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. 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 75% of Kept Notes's.

Transcribe Speech to Text ships an update every 3 weeks, Kept Notes every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Transcribe Speech to Text | Kept Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcribe-speech-to-text-ai/id6677032454/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kept-notes/id6768974473/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **113** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 52.4% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 128 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appgeneration Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/386316599) | [Eric Gillis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896620091) |

## 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 |


### Kept Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kept-notes/id6768974473)

Capture thoughts, create checklists, and manage files with a private, self-hosted notes app. Enjoy smart capture powered by local AI and organize with labels and reminders. Your data stays yours.

**Highlights:** Self-hosted data control, Apple Intelligence-powered Smart Capture, Create text, image, and drawing notes, Organize with labels and colors, Set reminders, Import/Export notes, File attachments

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Transcribe Speech to Text free?

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

### Is Kept Notes free?

Kept Notes costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Transcribe Speech to Text or Kept Notes?

Kept Notes is rated higher. Transcribe Speech to Text averages 4.6 out of 5 from 113 ratings, while Kept Notes averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Transcribe Speech to Text or Kept Notes have ads?

Neither Transcribe Speech to Text nor Kept Notes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Transcribe Speech to Text or Kept Notes?

Transcribe Speech to Text ships an update every 3 weeks, and Kept Notes every 4 days. Most recently, Transcribe Speech to Text was updated on October 30, 2026 and Kept Notes on October 31, 2026.

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