Comparison

Geode vs SoloScribe

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

Head to head
About

Geode

This app offers unlimited on-device speech-to-text transcription and audio translation without per-minute fees. It supports over 90 languages and works offline, making it ideal for privacy-conscious users handling sensitive information.

Highlights
  • Unlimited on-device transcription
  • Offline functionality
  • Supports 90+ languages
  • Import audio and video
  • Searchable transcripts
  • Mac integration
Features
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Record, transcribe, and translate — right on your iPhone. Start free with 5 hours of transcription every month. Turn audio into text you can read, translate, and review. WHO IT'S FOR • Journalists, interviewers & field workers: Record in the real world without a bot, a meeting invite, or extra setup. • Professionals handling sensitive conversations: Geode processes locally by default, so your content stays on your device unless you choose cloud features. • Researchers, students & language learners: Capture lectures, study sessions, and app audio, then review them with transcripts and translation. WHAT YOU GET • Record meetings, interviews, conversations, and voice memos — and keep recording through screen lock and app switches • Capture audio playing inside other apps on your phone — podcasts, videos, online lessons • Import audio and video files for transcription, translation, and review • Transcribe on-device in 90+ languages • Translate live with side-by-side bilingual text • Optional cloud transcription and cloud summaries IPHONE — A COMPLETE TOOL Geode on iPhone works on its own. Add Mac for speaker separation, on-device summaries, and deeper editing. One account works across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. LOCAL BY DEFAULT. CLOUD ONLY WHEN YOU CHOOSE IT. By default, your audio and transcripts stay on your device. If you choose cloud transcription or cloud summaries, only the audio and transcript needed for that task are uploaded and permanently deleted immediately after processing. PLANS Free — Get started with no commitment Pro — Unlimited local transcription Pro+ — Local + cloud power Lifetime — One-time purchase, unlimited local Start with a 7-day free trial with full Pro+ features. Download on Mac during your trial to unlock 7 more days. After your trial, you'll switch to Free automatically — no credit card needed. ------ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://geodeclarity.com/privacy-policy/

About

SoloScribe

This AI-powered tool transcribes and summarizes audio recordings directly on your device, ensuring complete privacy. It offers flexible recording options, speaker identification, and works offline, transforming how you capture and process information.

Highlights
  • 100% on-device processing
  • Intelligent AI summaries
  • Flexible recording options
  • Speaker identification
  • Offline functionality
  • Import audio files
Features
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Turn your audio into organized knowledge instantly with SoloScribe—the only AI transcription tool that runs 100% on your device. SoloScribe transforms the way you capture information. Whether you are a student recording a complex astrophysics lecture or a professional tracking minutes in a boardroom, SoloScribe listens, transcribes, and summarizes for you. Best of all? Your audio never leaves your phone. WHY SOLOSCRIBE? - 100% Private & Secure Unlike other AI tools, SoloScribe processes everything locally on your iPhone. We don't upload your recordings to the cloud. Your data stays yours, always. - Intelligent AI Summaries Don't just get a transcript; get the gist. Configure your AI’s "verbosity" to match your needs: - Flexible Recording Live Capture: Record lectures and meetings in real-time. Background Recording: Keep recording even when your phone is locked or you're using other apps. Import Audio: Have a file from a voice recorder? Import it instantly for transcription. - Key Features: Speaker Identification: Automatically distinguish between lecturers and speakers. No Internet Required: Works completely offline. Stop writing and start listening. Download SoloScribe today and let your iPhone take the notes. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/  Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/soloscribeprivacy/home

Screenshots

Geode4 screens
SoloScribe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Geode at none against SoloScribe's shown. Geode also leads on ratings volume (17 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.1). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Geode sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and SoloScribe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Geode against 5.0 for SoloScribe. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Geode has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Geode ships an update every 2 weeks, SoloScribe weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Geode versus SoloScribe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGeodeSoloScribe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (17 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews91.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size674 MB23 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperOmniIntelliLink Pte. Ltd.John Harding

Customer experience

Geode

All ratings17 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral5.9%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative0.0%

SoloScribe

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Geode

Subscriptions4
  • Geode Pro Monthly Plan(iPhone+Mac)$8.991 Month
  • Geode Pro+ Monthly Plan(iPhone+Mac)$11.991 Month
  • Geode Pro Annual Plan(iPhone +Mac)$49.991 Year
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  • Geode Pro+ Annual Plan( iPhone+Mac)$79.991 Year
One-time1
  • Geode Pro Lifetime Plan(iPhone+Mac)$79.99
2 purchases

SoloScribe

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • SoloScribe Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Geode free?
Geode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SoloScribe free?
SoloScribe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Geode or SoloScribe?
SoloScribe is rated higher. Geode averages 4.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while SoloScribe averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Geode or SoloScribe have ads?
SoloScribe shows ads; Geode does not.
Which is updated more often, Geode or SoloScribe?
Geode ships an update every 2 weeks, and SoloScribe weekly. Most recently, Geode was updated on October 24, 2026 and SoloScribe on October 12, 2026.

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