# 1Transcribe vs Instant Transcript

The clearest difference is rating: Instant Transcript at 5.0 against 1Transcribe's 4.4. 1Transcribe's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 1Transcribe sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Instant Transcript sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Instant Transcript holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 1Transcribe has 18 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 1Transcribe | Instant Transcript |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1transcribe-audio-to-text/id6705123880/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-transcript/id6756588915/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kpera Sadeck Yarou N'gobi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1598824996) | [douglas santos](https://appshunter.io/developer/337456898) |

## What reviewers say

### 1Transcribe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1transcribe-audio-to-text/id6705123880)

This app uses AI to convert spoken words into accurate, editable text. It supports real-time transcription, audio file import, and multiple languages, making it ideal for capturing meetings, lectures, and voice memos.

**Highlights:** Real-time transcription, Audio and video file import, Multi-language support, Voice notes to text conversion, TXT and PDF export, Share via email and cloud

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Monthly | $39.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Monthly | $49.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


### Instant Transcript

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-transcript/id6756588915)

Convert audio and video files, or live recordings, into accurate transcripts in seconds. This app prioritizes privacy by processing all speech on your device, ensuring fast performance and no data sharing. Premium unlocks unlimited use, multiple languages, and easy export options.

**Highlights:** Instant speech-to-text conversion, 100% on-device processing for privacy, Supports audio/video files and live recordings, Multiple language support, Record audio directly in the app, Export transcripts as TXT or PDF

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 1Transcribe free?

1Transcribe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Instant Transcript free?

Instant Transcript is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 1Transcribe or Instant Transcript?

Instant Transcript is rated higher. 1Transcribe averages 4.4 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Instant Transcript averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do 1Transcribe or Instant Transcript have ads?

Neither 1Transcribe nor Instant Transcript shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 1Transcribe or Instant Transcript?

1Transcribe ships an update every 2 weeks, and Instant Transcript every 2 weeks. Most recently, 1Transcribe was updated on October 16, 2026 and Instant Transcript on October 7, 2026.

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