Tom vs AiScannerPlus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tom
This app converts audio and video files into editable text using multiple on-device engines. It supports live recording, file import, and offers subtitle export. Transcripts are stored locally and can be edited or searched.
- On-device transcription
- Multiple transcription engines
- Live recording
- File import
- Editable transcripts
- Subtitle export (SRT, VTT)
- Smart playback controls
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Transcribe audio & video with the engine that fits the job — three options, all 100% on-device. Tom turns sound into clean, editable text right on your iPhone. Lectures, WhatsApp voice notes, screen recordings, interviews, podcasts, long meetings — pick your engine, drop in the file, read the transcript. No account, no upload. Built originally for a friend who is deaf, Tom is for anyone who needs to read what was said. TRY IT, THEN DECIDE Five transcriptions are on the house — from files or recorded live, with any engine, no time limit and no minute counter. Enough to put your own audio through it and see what comes out. Tom Pro — a single payment, no subscription, no ads — removes the limit on new transcriptions, and adds subtitle export in SubRip and WebVTT plus re-transcribing a file with a different engine, keeping every version. Whatever you've already transcribed stays yours either way: read it, edit it, search it, play it back and export it as text, with or without Pro. Bought Tom back when it was a paid app? You already have Tom Pro, free, forever. Nothing to do. CHOOSE YOUR ENGINE • Apple Speech — fast, low memory, built into iOS. Great default for live recording and short files. 25 languages. • Whisper — OpenAI's recognizer, running locally. Six sizes from Tiny (80 MB) to Large v3 (3.1 GB), including Turbo for the best speed/quality balance. Up to 99 languages. • Parakeet v3 — high-accuracy European transcription from FluidAudio, on-device. 25 European languages. KEY FEATURES • Live recording — tap once and watch the transcript appear as you speak. • File import — any video from your library, or audio from the Files app (WhatsApp voice notes included). • Multiple engines + re-transcribe — pick Apple Speech, Whisper, Parakeet or Nemotron per file, and (with Tom Pro) re-run the same audio through a different engine without losing the previous transcript. • Editable segments — long-press a segment to fix a word the recognizer got wrong. Your edit stays on the device. • Subtitle export — save any transcript as plain text, or as SubRip (.srt) and WebVTT (.vtt) with Tom Pro. • Player with smart controls — tap-to-seek, follow the highlighted segment, skip ±10s, switch speed to 1.5x or 2x. • Honest hallucination flag — when Whisper invents text on silence or music, suspect segments are clearly marked. We never silently strip your transcript. • Long files — chunked processing for meetings, lectures and full episodes. • Model management — downloaded models live in Documents, visible in the Files app. Delete one from Settings or Files to reclaim space anytime. • Wi-Fi only downloads — on by default, so large models never eat your cellular data. • Smart storage — custom titles, search by title or content, activity log on every step. WHO IS IT FOR • Students extracting notes from lectures, videos, or screen recordings. • Professionals transcribing interviews, meetings, or long audio files. • WhatsApp users who want to read voice messages instead of listening. • Content creators turning audio or video into text or subtitles for TikTok, Reels, Shorts, or blogs. • Podcasters making episodes accessible with .srt subtitles. • Anyone who is deaf or hard of hearing and needs private, reliable transcription. WHY CHOOSE TOM Most transcription apps upload your audio to a server. Tom does the opposite: every engine — Apple Speech, Whisper, Parakeet, Nemotron — runs entirely on your iPhone. No account, no upload, no subscription: Tom Pro is a one-time purchase. With multiple engines, re-transcribe-and-compare, segment editing, subtitle export and an honest hallucination flag, Tom covers the whole flow from "I said this" to "here's a clean text I can share" — without ever sending a byte off your device. Note: the app needs permission for the microphone (live recording), the photo library (video import), and Apple's speech recognition. Your audio stays on your device. Offline models are downloaded once on first use.
AiScannerPlus
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AiScannerPlus is the ultimate AI-powered scanner built for professionals, students, and everyday users who need to get more done—faster. Turn paper into productivity with blazing-fast document scanning, instant AI summaries, seamless translation, and easy exporting to PDF or Word. Why AiScannerPlus? AI Summarizer: Cut through the noise—turn lengthy contracts, homework, or lecture notes into bullet points in seconds. Global Translator: Scan documents in any language and get fast, reliable translations—perfect for international business and travel. One-Tap Export: Convert your scans into professional PDFs or editable Word docs to share instantly with coworkers or classmates. Secure & Private: Your data is processed securely and never stored—your privacy is our top priority. Jargon Explained: Confused by legal or financial terms? Tap to get plain-English definitions right inside the app. Use AiScannerPlus for: Scanning legal contracts and agreements Studying with summarized textbooks or notes Translating business documents on the go Capturing whiteboards and handwritten notes Sharing clean, professional scans in seconds Includes a 3-day free trial. Plans start at just $4.99/week, $9.99/month, or $69.99/year. Join thousands who’ve upgraded their workflow. Try AiScannerPlus today. Privacy Policy: https://mayimbenetwork.com/AIScannerPlus/privacy.php Terms Of Use: https://mayimbenetwork.com/AIScannerPlus/Terms.php
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Verdict
Tom and AiScannerPlus are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Tom sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and AiScannerPlus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Tom | AiScannerPlus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marco Tini | Ambi Martinez |
In-app purchases
Tom
- Tom Pro$9.99
AiScannerPlus
- weekly plan3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Monthly plan3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Yearly plan3 Days trial$69.991 Year









