Comparison

Transcription Engine AI vs Knowly AI

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

Head to head
About

Transcription Engine AI

Features
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Transform speech into text instantly. The AI-powered transcription app helps you capture, edit, and share text from audio, video, or files with unmatched accuracy. Key Features: ○ Multi-Source Transcription – Record via microphone, or transcribe photos, videos, and files. ○ Multiple Model Selection – Balance speed and accuracy with different models. ○ Translation – Translate transcripts seamlessly across multiple languages. ○ Subtitle Authoring & Editing – Create, edit, and sync subtitles effortlessly. ○ Audio/Video Player with Subtitles – Watch media with synced captions and navigation. ○ Export Options – Save transcripts in TXT, SRT, VTT, or ASS. ○ In-Editor Editing – Adjust timestamps and text inline, then re-export. ○ History Tab – Browse and access all your past transcriptions. Whether you’re a student, journalist, or content creator, this app makes transcription fast, accurate, and simple. FREE FEATURES: • Transcription with all model included • Copy the transcription PREMIUM FEATURES (Subscription Required): • Multiple AI model selection (compact and high-accuracy) • Translation between languages • Subtitle authoring & editing • Media player with subtitle overlay • Export in multiple formats (SRT, VTT, ASS) SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS: • Monthly Premium: $4.99/month (auto-renewable) • Yearly Premium: $29.99/year (auto-renewable, save 50%) • Lifetime Premium: $39.99 (one-time purchase) Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled. Cancel anytime in Account Settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://krmanik.github.io/transcription-engine-app/privacypolicy/

About

Knowly AI

This AI-powered assistant facilitates clear communication for individuals working, living, or traveling internationally. It goes beyond simple translation to organize meetings, calls, and documents, providing clear records for follow-up. Ideal for professionals and travelers needing reliable cross-language support.

Highlights
  • Face-to-face translation
  • Live interpretation and meeting captions
  • AI-powered bilingual calls
  • Photo translation for signs and documents
  • Automatic meeting summaries and transcripts
  • Custom glossaries for industry terms
Features
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Knowly is an AI-powered communication assistant designed for people who work, do business, live, or travel abroad. Knowly understands what you need. It does more than translate a sentence. It helps organize meetings, calls, documents, and in-person conversations into clear records you can review and follow up on. Whether you are attending a supplier meeting, managing a factory, handling logistics and customs clearance, negotiating a business deal, visiting a doctor, or simply traveling, Knowly makes cross-language communication clearer and more reliable. Key Features Face-to-Face Translation Designed for one-on-one conversations. Knowly translates each sentence into both languages so everyone can quickly understand the key points. Live Interpretation and Meeting Captions Ideal for meetings, trade shows, and group conversations. View the original speech and translation continuously to keep up with the conversation in real time. AI-Powered Bilingual Calls Start or join a voice or video call using a call ID. View real-time captions and access your call history afterward. Photo Translation Translate menus, signs, documents, drawings, receipts, and more. Take a photo or import an image from your photo library to recognize and translate the text. Meeting Notes After a translation session, Knowly automatically organizes summaries, key terminology, and original transcripts, making it easy to review, copy, and follow up. Glossaries and Scenario Preferences Save commonly used expressions for industries and scenarios such as mining, manufacturing, engineering, trade, customs clearance, logistics, and food service. Keep important terminology accurate and consistent across conversations. Who Knowly Is For - People working, doing business, or living abroad - Teams communicating with international customers, suppliers, or employees - Professionals handling customs clearance, logistics, contracts, invoices, and packing lists - Anyone who needs meeting interpretation, call captions, and communication records - Travelers, trade show attendees, and short-term business travelers Knowly turns language into more than a translation. It becomes your communication assistant for working and living abroad. Monthly Auto-Renewing VIP Subscription Subscription Period: 1 month Subscription Price: US$12 per month Additional Terms Payment Payment will be charged to your Apple Account when you confirm your purchase. Renewal Your subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your Apple Account will be charged within 24 hours before the renewal date. After payment is successfully processed, the subscription will renew for another month. Canceling Your Subscription To cancel automatic renewal, open Settings on your iPhone, tap your name, select Subscriptions, choose the Knowly subscription, and tap Cancel Subscription. Please cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Auto-Renewable Subscription Service Agreement: https://api.knowlyai.cn/dongyi/userRenewalAgreement.html Terms of Service and Privacy Policy: https://api.knowlyai.cn/dongyi/user-agreement.html

Screenshots

Transcription Engine AI4 screens
Knowly AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Knowly AI at 14.0 against Transcription Engine AI's 18.0. 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 Engine AI sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Knowly AI sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.89 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Transcription Engine AI versus Knowly AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTranscription Engine AIKnowly AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB115 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKumar Manikant GautamBeijing Hi Hello Education Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Transcription Engine AI

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • One Time Purchase$39.99
10 purchases

Knowly AI

Subscriptions5
  • Knowly Lite Monthly Plan 2$3.891 Month
  • Knowly Lite Monthly Plan 1$4.091 Month
  • Knowly Lite Monthly Plan$4.291 Month
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  • Knowly Pro Monthly Plan 2$8.991 Month
  • Knowly Pro Monthly Plan 1$9.491 Month
One-time5
  • Knowly Translation Add-On Package 2$1.29
  • Knowly Translation Add-On Package 1$1.39
  • Knowly Translation Top-Up$1.49
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  • Personal Business Travel Plan 2$11.49
  • Personal Business Travel Plan 1$12.49

Questions

Is Transcription Engine AI free?
Transcription Engine AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Knowly AI free?
Knowly AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Transcription Engine AI or Knowly AI have ads?
Neither Transcription Engine AI nor Knowly AI shows ads.

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