Comparison

Transcription Pro vs FaceBox

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

Head to head
About

Transcription Pro

Effortlessly convert audio and video into text with remarkable accuracy, all processed offline for complete privacy. Supports batch processing and a wide range of languages, exporting to multiple formats.

Highlights
  • Offline transcription for enhanced privacy
  • High accuracy and rapid results
  • Batch processing of audio/video files
  • Supports multiple languages
  • Export to various file formats (TXT, CSV, SRT, PDF, etc.)
  • Split transcripts by words, sentences, or time
Read full description

Automagically transcribe audio and video files with ease — single or batch. Be amazed by remarkable accuracy and rapid results. No internet required, everything runs offline for your privacy. Perfect for converting speech from meetings, lectures, movies, voice dictations, or interviews. Reliable even with distant speakers, background noise, and long recordings. Features • Pro features in a beautiful, simple UI • Complete privacy: Runs entirely on-device • High accuracy. Low latency. Peak efficiency. • Split transcripts by words, sentences, or time ranges • Supported languages: Cantonese, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish • Export as TXT, CSV, SBV, SRT, VTT, HTML, or PDF • Small in size. Big on craftsmanship. ⁂ Support If you need help or want to make a feature suggestion, I’d love hearing from you → https://appahead.studio/help/ Feedback Enjoying Transcription Pro? I’d love your support with a kind review on the App Store. About I’m Martin — designer, developer, and founder of App ahead. Since 2015, I’ve been creating ambitious apps for Apple devices, driven by a strong vision and thoughtful, forward-thinking design. Terms of Use: https://appahead.studio/terms Privacy Policy: https://appahead.studio/privacy

About

FaceBox

Features
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FaceBox is the ultimate visual storage organizer. Take a photo of the contents before sealing, tag it, and find exactly what you need months later without opening a single lid. - Snap a photo of the box contents. - Add items and categories. - Find anything in seconds. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LHI1DfYxIWJlkffMgvR7zLvQ2S4rHeA-B26MOyKoXuk/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Transcription Pro4 screens
FaceBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FaceBox at every 10 days against Transcription Pro's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Transcription Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and FaceBox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Transcription Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, FaceBox every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Transcription Pro versus FaceBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTranscription ProFaceBox
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApp ahead GmbHAndrii Yakubenko

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Transcription Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Annual$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • One-Time Purchase$89.99
2 purchases

FaceBox

Subscriptions2
  • FaceBox Premium (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • FaceBox Premium (Annual)$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Transcription Pro free?
Transcription Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FaceBox free?
FaceBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Transcription Pro or FaceBox have ads?
Neither Transcription Pro nor FaceBox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Transcription Pro or FaceBox?
Transcription Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and FaceBox every 10 days. Most recently, Transcription Pro was updated on October 30, 2026 and FaceBox on October 15, 2026.

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