Lokas vs Transcriptor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lokas
This app records conversations, automatically transcribes them into text, and identifies individual speakers. It's designed to help you easily capture, review, and share important discussions like meetings or interviews.
- One-click audio recording
- Automatic AI transcription
- Voice diarisation (speaker identification)
- Respect for privacy
- File export (TXT, SRT, M4A)
- Future translation and summary features
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Lokas is a mobile application that lets you record your conversations, transcribe them into text and automatically separate each speaker's contribution. Whether it's a meeting, an interview or an informal chat, Lokas helps you capture your exchanges with ease. Key features One-click audio recording: Start a recording quickly and effortlessly. Automatic transcription: Thanks to an artificial intelligence tool for voice recognition, Lokas quickly transforms your recordings into text, making it easy to track, review and share your important discussions. Voice diarisation: Lokas automatically identifies who is speaking. This makes it possible, in particular, to compile statistics on the amount of time each person speaks. Respect for privacy: Your data belongs to you. The recordings processed by Framasoft are neither used nor kept after their analysis. File export: Easily retrieve your transcripts and audio files in different formats (TXT, SRT, or M4A). Share them with colleagues, friends or clients in just a few clicks. And in future versions... Translation: Lokas can transcribe your audio recording into the language of your choice, producing a text file (e.g. in German) corresponding to your vocal exchanges (e.g. in French). Discussion summary: Let Lokas summarise the important points of the discussion for you to make it easier to transmit, and identify the discussion you were looking for straight away. The Lokas application and service are provided by the Framasoft association, a well-known player in the digital ethics field. Our business model is based almost entirely on donations from individuals. As such, we seek to minimise the data we collect about you, and your records are always deleted from our servers directly after processing. Examples of use General assemblies, meetings, group discussions: avoid having always the same person taking notes, Lokas records the audio while you concentrate on the discussion. Discussions with gender bias: identify who is speaking and obtain statistics to illustrate the disparity in the distribution of speaking. Business meetings: Easily record and transcribe your meetings so you don't forget anything and can quickly share an accurate record with your colleagues. Why choose Lokas? Time saving: Get ready-to-use transcripts quickly, without having to listen to hours of recordings. Data security : Unlike other applications with business models based on extracting personal data as part of surveillance capitalism, Framasoft is (genuinely) committed to protecting your privacy. Data is therefore only used for the purposes requested and is immediately deleted from our servers. Free service and application: we are completely transparent about how this application and the transcription server work, and you are free to look at its source code and modify it to suit your needs, while respecting its licence. Who is behind Lokas? Lokas is a project developed by Framasoft, a French not-for-profit association committed to popular education in the digital commons. Framasoft is known for its many initiatives aimed at raising public awareness of alternatives to large centralised platforms and encouraging digital practices that are more respectful of privacy and individual freedoms. This is done in particular through the De-google-ify Internet campaign, which proposes some fifteen services as alternatives to those of the net giants.
Transcriptor
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Transcriptor: The Premium Voice-to-Text App Unlock the power of seamless transcription with Transcriptor, the ultimate voice-to-text app designed for speed, precision, and reliability. Whether you're a busy professional, a student capturing lecture notes, or a creative transcribing ideas on the go, Transcriptor turns your voice into accurate, high-quality text in real time. Speak freely, and let the app handle the rest. Key Features: • Instant, Real-Time Transcription Speak naturally, and see your words instantly appear as text—no typing needed. Whether dictating emails, writing reports, or brainstorming ideas, Transcriptor makes it effortless. • Unmatched Accuracy Powered by advanced speech recognition technology, Transcriptor captures even the most complex sentences with exceptional precision, even in noisy environments or during fast speech. • 100% Ad-Free Enjoy a distraction-free experience with no pop-ups or ads, allowing you to focus entirely on your ideas and productivity. • Privacy & Security First Your data stays on your device—we do not store or share any of your content. You have complete control over your information. • One-Time Payment, Lifetime Access No subscriptions, no hidden fees. Pay once and unlock all premium features for life. • Simple & Intuitive Designed for users of all levels, Transcriptor features a clean, easy-to-navigate interface that allows you to start transcribing right away. • Multi-Language Support Transcribe in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, and more. Perfect for multilingual users or those working across different languages. • Effortless Export & Sharing Save your transcriptions as text files and share them quickly via email, cloud storage, or messaging apps. Perfect For: • Professionals & Entrepreneurs Take meeting notes, transcribe interviews, and dictate reports on the go. Transcriptor boosts productivity and helps you stay on top of your work. • Students & Academics Capture lecture notes, seminar discussions, and research ideas quickly and accurately, so you never miss important details. • Writers & Creatives Turn your spoken ideas into text for editing or content creation. Whether you’re writing a novel, script, or article, Transcriptor lets you work hands-free. • Anyone On-the-Go Dictate reminders, to-dos, or personal notes while multitasking, traveling, or working out. Why Choose Transcriptor? Unlike many free transcription apps, Transcriptor was designed as a premium tool to meet the needs of professionals, students, and creatives. We focus on speed, accuracy, and privacy to ensure you get the best possible transcription experience every time. Speak. Transcribe. Done.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Lokas at Free against Transcriptor's $5.99. Lokas also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Lokas is free to download; Transcriptor costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Lokas | Transcriptor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $5.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Framasoft | Lucas Exequiel Di Tomase |
In-app purchases
Lokas
No in-app purchases
Transcriptor
No in-app purchases








