Comparison

Scribr. vs Utterly

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

Head to head
About

Scribr.

This app provides private, on-device AI transcription for speech and media files. It offers real-time transcription, AI-powered summaries, and seamless workflow integration without sending any data to the cloud. Ideal for professionals and anyone needing secure, fast speech-to-text.

Highlights
  • On-device AI transcription
  • Real-time live transcription
  • Transcribe audio/video files
  • Key-point summaries
  • Action-item extraction
  • Siri & Shortcuts support
  • Lock screen Live Activities
Features
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Scribr - On-Device AI Transcription & Intelligence Privacy is built in. Your data never leaves your device. Scribr transforms your speech and media files into clean, readable text — completely on your device, with no cloud servers involved. Every transcript, summary, and insight is created locally, so your voice and data remain private and secure. ------ Why choose Scribr? Privacy First • All processing happens on device — no audio or text is ever uploaded to external servers. • Your voice stays yours — no back-end transcription, no third-party storage. • Zero data collection — we don’t collect, store, or share your transcripts or usage data. Perfect For • Medical doctors capturing conversations with patients • Lawyers transcribing and actioning meetings with clients • Journalists transcribing interviews • Content creators processing podcasts or video • Professionals summarising meetings • Anyone who wants fast, private, accurate speech-to-text ------ Features: Fast, On-Device Transcription • Real-time live transcription without needing internet. • Transcribe audio/video files instantly — MP3, MP4, M4A, WAV, MOV and more. • Maintains feature heavy history of all transcriptions AI Smarts, Locally • Key-point summaries and action-item extraction • Automatic paragraphing, and punctuation • Smart formatting and contextual improvements • Maintains timestamps, metadata, and structure Designed for Seamless Workflow • Easily transcribe files from anywhere from within the Share Sheet • Siri & Shortcuts support - start transcription with your voice or shortcut • Lock screen Live Activities & Dynamic Island integration for quick glance • Background processing and pause/resume — transcription continues even if the app is in the background • URL scheme support for automation ------ Download Scribr today and experience private, on-device, AI-powered transcription - all without compromising your privacy.

About

Utterly

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Utterly private. Utterly accurate. Utterly offline. Turn speech into text in 26 languages — right on your device, with complete privacy. No internet required. No account needed. Utterly transcribes speech in real time using on-device AI. Whether you are captioning a lecture, recording an interview, or transcribing a voice memo, every word stays on your device. Nothing is ever sent to the cloud. Loved by users worldwide — including members of the deaf and hard-of-hearing community who describe it as life-changing. KEY FEATURES • LIVE TRANSCRIPTION — See words appear as they are spoken, in real time • 26 LANGUAGES — English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Swedish, Danish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, and more • 100% OFFLINE — Works without internet, anywhere: on flights, in basements, off the grid • COMPLETE PRIVACY — Your audio never leaves your device. Zero cloud processing • FILE TRANSCRIPTION — Drop any audio or video file and get a full transcript • SYSTEM AUDIO (Mac) — Transcribe calls, podcasts, and videos from any app • LIVE CAPTIONS — Real-time captions for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community UTTERLY PRIVATE • All AI processing happens on your device using Apple Neural Engine • No account required — no email, no sign-up, no tracking • No internet connection needed — ever • Your audio and transcripts belong to you alone UTTERLY VERSATILE • Live microphone transcription with instant results • File transcription for audio and video files • System audio capture on Mac — transcribe any app • Share extension for quick transcription from other apps • Export and copy transcripts with one tap PERFECT FOR • Students captioning lectures and study sessions* • Journalists and podcasters transcribing interviews • Content creators generating subtitles and captions • Deaf and hard-of-hearing users accessing live conversations • Professionals in secure environments where cloud is not allowed • Language learners following along in real time * Transcription quality may vary depending on the noise level and proximity to the speaker SUPPORTED LANGUAGES 26 languages: Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Maltese, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Russian, Ukrainian, and Maltese. PRICING Free tier includes live transcription (only last few sentences visible) and 3 file transcriptions. Pro unlocks unlimited file transcription with weekly ($4.99), monthly ($12.99), and lifetime ($49.99) options.nscription quality may vary depending on the noise level and proximity to the speaker Questions or feedback? support@semanticbridge.org Privacy Policy: https://semanticbridge.org/apps/utterly/privacy Terms of Use: https://semanticbridge.org/apps/utterly/terms

Screenshots

Scribr.4 screens
Utterly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scribr. at none against Utterly's 3. Utterly's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. Utterly sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Scribr. asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Scribr. versus Utterly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScribr.Utterly
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB466 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNikolche VasilevskiSemantic Bridge LLC

In-app purchases

None

Scribr.

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Utterly

Subscriptions2
  • Utterly Pro Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Utterly Pro Monthly$12.991 Month
One-time1
  • Utterly Pro (Lifetime)$49.99

Questions

Is Scribr. free?
Scribr. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Utterly free?
Utterly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scribr. or Utterly have ads?
Neither Scribr. nor Utterly shows ads.

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