# 50 vs Astari

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 50 at none against Astari's 10. Astari's advantage is chart position (#92 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Astari sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. 50 asks for nothing beyond the download.

50 ships an update fortnightly, Astari every 11 days. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 50 | Astari |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.5 (483 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astari-transcribe-voice-notes/id6748829893/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **483** |
| Positive reviews | — | 40.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#92** |
| Size | 1 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hal Hitchcock](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821233278) | [Grifalop Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825861453) |

## What reviewers say

### 50

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/50-50-draw/id6748614533)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Astari

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astari-transcribe-voice-notes/id6748829893)

**Currently charting:** #92 Top Grossing · Productivity, #187 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Record your voice and let AI transform it into organized, searchable text notes and summaries. This app helps you stay focused by handling transcription and summarization in real-time, saving you time and boosting productivity.

**Highlights:** One-tap voice recording, Real-time AI transcription, AI-powered summaries, Distraction-free interface, Voice journaling, Content creation dictation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Access | $21.99 | per month |
| Annual Special Deal | $83.99 | per year |
| Yearly 80% off | $89.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $119.99 | per year |
| Annual Access | $129.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $149.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $169.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $179.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $199.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 50 free?

50 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Astari free?

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

### Do 50 or Astari have ads?

Neither 50 nor Astari shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 50 or Astari?

50 ships an update fortnightly, and Astari every 11 days. Most recently, 50 was updated on November 8, 2026 and Astari on November 8, 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.*