# Live Transcribe vs SpeechNotes+

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Live Transcribe at 17.0 against SpeechNotes+'s 26.2. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Live Transcribe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month and SpeechNotes+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Live Transcribe against 5.0 for SpeechNotes+. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Live Transcribe | SpeechNotes+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-transcribe-accessibility/id6741577956/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speechnotes-plus-private-ai-memos/id6800540793/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 5 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Liberace AI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792034511) | [Jiakai Wei](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868257230) |

## What reviewers say

### Live Transcribe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-transcribe-accessibility/id6741577956)

This app converts spoken words into large, clear text using advanced AI. It offers customizable views, notifications for key phrases, and supports 99 languages with translation. All processing is done locally for maximum privacy and security.

**Highlights:** AI-powered transcription, Customizable text display, Key phrase notifications, 99 language support, Offline functionality, Local data processing, Full translation capabilities

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro (1 Month) | $17.99 | per month |
| Pro (1 Year) | $39.99 | per year |


### SpeechNotes+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speechnotes-plus-private-ai-memos/id6800540793)

This app uses on-device AI to instantly transcribe your spoken words into organized, searchable text notes. It prioritizes privacy by processing and storing all data locally, making it ideal for capturing ideas, lectures, or journaling without typing.

**Highlights:** Instant AI transcription, Private on-device processing, Automatic titling and timestamping, Keyword and topic search, Voice journaling, Meeting and lecture notes, Distraction-free design

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Live Transcribe free?

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

### Is SpeechNotes+ free?

SpeechNotes+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Live Transcribe or SpeechNotes+?

Live Transcribe and SpeechNotes+ are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Live Transcribe or SpeechNotes+ have ads?

Neither Live Transcribe nor SpeechNotes+ shows ads.

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