Comparison

Cue vs Audio Transcript

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cue

This app uses AI to transcribe audio from meetings, classes, and conversations into text. It automatically generates summaries and action items, allowing you to focus on the discussion. You can search transcripts and ask questions to retrieve specific information.

Highlights
  • Live audio transcription
  • Automatic summaries
  • Action item generation
  • Searchable transcripts
  • AI-powered Q&A
  • Multilingual support
  • Calendar integration
Read full description

Cue – The Hands-Free AI Meeting Note Taker Stay fully engaged in every conversation without the hassle of taking notes. Cue uses cutting-edge AI to capture discussions— in person or online—and instantly produce accurate summaries, action items, and key information. Whether you’re in a business meeting, attending a class, catching up with friends, or brainstorming on an afternoon walk, Cue ensures you never miss a crucial detail. No distractions—only the information you care about. Why Cue? Advanced AI Accuracy Cue uses state-of-the-art speech recognition and natural language processing to handle multiple speakers and even the most technical jargon —so you always have reliable, high-quality notes. Automatic Summaries & Action Points No more wading through endless transcripts. Cue condenses lengthy discussions into concise, easy-to-digest summaries, complete with actionable to-do lists and clear next steps. Privacy & Security First Your data remains yours alone. Cue never sells or grants third parties access to your recordings or transcripts. Export, share, or delete your files any time, with total peace of mind. Hands-Free & Distraction-Free Focus on the conversation and let Cue do the work. Once you tap to record, it quietly transcribes in the background, ensuring you stay present and engaged. Search & Ask Questions Quickly retrieve vital moments or details by searching for keywords in your transcripts. Go deeper with AI-driven queries like, “Which deadlines were decided in Monday’s meeting?” to pinpoint answers without leafing through reams of text. Flexible Use Cases Meetings & Conferences: Transform real-time audio into polished meeting notes, complete with speaker labels. Lectures & Study Sessions: Let Cue be your personal study companion, transcribing and summarising lessons for faster revision. Creative Brainstorms: Capture every idea and seamlessly compile them into shareable insights. Professional Interviews & Research: Keep track of critical data when interviewing clients, stakeholders, or subjects for qualitative studies. Personal Productivity: Record daily thoughts, reminders, or journaling, and let Cue organise it all for you. Multilingual Support Need Spanish transcripts with English summaries? Cue supports multiple languages for transcription and summarisation, so you can collaborate across diverse teams or practise your language skills with ease. Calendar Integration Never miss a moment with Cue's smart calendar sync. Connect your Google, iCloud, or Microsoft calendars to receive timely reminders before each event—ensuring you’re always ready to capture key insights. Whether it’s a meeting, class, or personal check-in, Cue helps you stay on top of your schedule and start recording right on time. — How It Works 1. Open Cue Launch the app just before your meeting, class, or brainstorming session begins. 2. Start Recording Cue listens discreetly in the background, automatically transcribing every word without interrupting the conversation. 3. Receive Summaries & Action Items When you’re done, Cue compiles all key points, tasks, and next steps into a concise summary, ready for immediate review. 4. Review & Share Edit if needed, then export your transcripts or summaries as PDFs, emails, or URLs. Perfect for collaborating with teams or classmates. Have a question for us? Email us at: cue-support@44pixels.ai Privacy Policy: https://44pixels.ai/privacy Terms of Use: https://44pixels.ai/cue-terms

About

Audio Transcript

This app converts audio recordings into text transcripts and provides AI summaries. It's useful for meetings, interviews, lectures, and content creation, offering editing and export options.

Highlights
  • Unlimited audio recordings
  • Fast speech-to-text transcription
  • Clean text editor
  • Copy and share transcripts
  • Export text and audio
  • AI summaries
Features
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Audio Transcript helps you turn recordings into clean, readable text, fast. Use it for meetings, interviews, lectures, voice notes, and content creation. Record audio and transcribe them, then edit and export your textand audio in a simple workflow. Key features: • Unlimited Audio Recordings • Fast speech-to-text transcription • Clean editor to fix names and formatting • Copy & share your transcript anywhere • Export your text for your workflow Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://audio-transcript.com/privacy

Screenshots

Cue4 screens
Audio Transcript3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Audio Transcript at 5.0 against Cue's 4.4. Audio Transcript also leads on ads (none vs shown). Cue's advantage is ratings volume (3.7K vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cue sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Audio Transcript sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Audio Transcript holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cue has 3.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cue ships an update weekly, Audio Transcript every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Cue versus Audio Transcript: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCueAudio Transcript
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (3.7K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.7K — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#70 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size175 MB30 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer44pixelsValeri Kluger

Bugs and requests

Cue

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Fails to Record Phone Calls
  • Cuts Off Recording After 2 Minutes

Requested features

2 requests
  • Remove Timeline from Lecture Recordings
  • Allow Background Recording

Audio Transcript

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

17 purchases

Cue

Subscriptions17
  • Weekly Access3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Limited Access - Weekly$7.997 Days
  • Weekly Access3 Days trial$7.997 Days
Show 14 more
  • Weekly Access$7.997 Days
  • Weekly Access7 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Weekly Access$9.997 Days
  • Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Monthly Access$24.991 Month
  • Yearly Access$49.991 Year
  • Yearly Access3 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Yearly Access$69.991 Year
  • Yearly Access$89.991 Year
  • Yearly Access3 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Yearly Access1 Year trial$99.991 Year
  • Yearly Access$99.991 Year
  • Yearly Access$119.991 Year
  • Yearly Access3 Days trial$119.991 Year
6 purchases

Audio Transcript

Subscriptions6
  • Pack 1 — 60 min$1.991 Month
  • Pro Version Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Pack 2 — 60 min + AI$4.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Pack 3 - Unlimited$9.991 Month
  • Pro Version Monthly3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Pro Version3 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Cue free?
Cue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Audio Transcript free?
Audio Transcript is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cue or Audio Transcript?
Audio Transcript is rated higher. Cue averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Audio Transcript averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Cue or Audio Transcript have ads?
Cue shows ads; Audio Transcript does not.
Which is updated more often, Cue or Audio Transcript?
Cue ships an update weekly, and Audio Transcript every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cue was updated on October 30, 2026 and Audio Transcript on October 28, 2026.

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