Scribr. vs TranscribeAudio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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 β 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 β’ All processing happens on device β no audio or text is ever uploaded to external servers. β’ Your voice stays yours β no back-end transcription, no third-party storage. β’ Zero data collection β we donβt collect, store, or share your transcripts or usage data. Perfect For β’ Medical doctors capturing conversations with patients β’ Lawyers transcribing and actioning meetings with clients β’ Journalists transcribing interviews β’ Content creators processing podcasts or video β’ Professionals summarising meetings β’ Anyone who wants fast, private, accurate speech-to-text ------ Features: Fast, On-Device Transcription β’ Real-time live transcription without needing internet. β’ Transcribe audio/video files instantly β MP3, MP4, M4A, WAV, MOV and more. β’ Maintains feature heavy history of all transcriptions AI Smarts, Locally β’ Key-point summaries and action-item extraction β’ Automatic paragraphing, and punctuation β’ Smart formatting and contextual improvements β’ Maintains timestamps, metadata, and structure Designed for Seamless Workflow β’ Easily transcribe files from anywhere from within the Share Sheet β’ Siri & Shortcuts support - start transcription with your voice or shortcut β’ Lock screen Live Activities & Dynamic Island integration for quick glance β’ Background processing and pause/resume β transcription continues even if the app is in the background β’ URL scheme support for automation ------ Download Scribr today and experience private, on-device, AI-powered transcription - all without compromising your privacy.
TranscribeAudio
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TranscribeAudio turns your voice and audio files into accurate, searchable text β instantly and privately, right on your device. Whether you need to capture a meeting, transcribe a voice note, or convert a recorded lecture into readable text, TranscribeAudio handles it with Apple's on-device speech recognition. No audio ever leaves your iPhone. LIVE TRANSCRIPTION Tap Record and speak. TranscribeAudio transcribes your words in real time as you talk, showing a live preview so you can see exactly what is being captured. A waveform meter gives you visual feedback on your microphone level. FILE TRANSCRIPTION Import any audio file β voice memos, MP3s, M4As, and more β and TranscribeAudio processes it automatically. A progress indicator keeps you informed while the transcription runs. MULTILINGUAL SUPPORT Switch between 15 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Arabic, and Russian. The language picker is always one tap away in the toolbar. SEARCHABLE TRANSCRIPT LIBRARY Every transcript is saved and instantly searchable. Find any word or phrase across all your past recordings with the built-in search bar. KEY FEATURES - Real-time live transcription from the microphone - File transcription from imported audio files - 15 supported languages - On-device processing β fully private, no cloud upload - Full-text search across all saved transcripts - Copy, share, or delete transcripts with a tap - Clean, distraction-free interface TranscribeAudio is the straightforward way to get text from speech, built for speed and privacy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TranscribeAudio at 17.0 against Scribr.'s 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Scribr. | TranscribeAudio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nikolche Vasilevski | Linh Phan Nhat Khanh |
In-app purchases
Scribr.
No in-app purchases
TranscribeAudio
No in-app purchases









