# Cue vs Audio Transcript

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Cue | Audio Transcript |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cue-ai-note-taker-and-recorder/id6741517781/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-transcript/id6757190479/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 36.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#70** | — |
| Size | 175 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [44pixels](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743972891) | [Valeri Kluger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865160619) |

## What reviewers say

### Cue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cue-ai-note-taker-and-recorder/id6741517781)

**Currently charting:** #70 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Limited Access - Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Access | $24.99 | per month |
| Yearly Access | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $89.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $99.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $99.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $99.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $119.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Time Saver and Efficiency Driver
- ✨ Accurate Meeting Recaps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Doesn't Work Half the Time
- 🤔 Complicated to Use
- ❌ Fails to Transcribe Audio
- 🚫 Doesn't Connect to Other Platforms
- 🙄 Generates Irrelevant Notes

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to Record Phone Calls
- Cuts Off Recording After 2 Minutes

**Requested features**

- Remove Timeline from Lecture Recordings
- Allow Background Recording


### Audio Transcript

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-transcript/id6757190479)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack 1 — 60 min | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Version Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pack 2 — 60 min + AI | $4.99 | per month |
| Pack 3 - Unlimited | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Version Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro Version | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*