Read It vs Transcript for YouTube Video
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Read It
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Ever save an article you never get around to reading? Read It turns any article URL into natural-sounding audio, so you can listen while you walk, drive, commute, or do the dishes. Paste a link, or send one from the iOS Share Sheet in Safari, Chrome, News, X, Reddit, or any other app. Audio starts in seconds. One thing, done well. NEW: TRANSLATE AS YOU LISTEN Read It can now translate articles into the language you want to hear them in. Save an article in one language, listen to it in another - perfect for keeping up with international news, studying a new language, or finally understanding that piece a friend sent you. - Translate any article into 19 languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified), Arabic, Hindi, Dutch, Polish, Turkish, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, and Finnish - Pick your preferred target language once and every new article is translated automatically - Natural-sounding AI voices read the translation aloud - not a flat machine translation - Word-by-word highlighting follows the translated text as it plays, so you can read along while you listen - Toggle between the original article and the translation at any time - Source language is detected automatically - no setup, no guessing - Turn translation off with a single tap when you want the original GREAT FOR LANGUAGE LEARNERS - Listen to native-level articles in the language you're studying - Compare the original and the translation side by side - Train your ear with real-world writing, not textbook dialogue - Use the word-by-word highlight to match spoken words to written text WHY PEOPLE USE READ IT - Clear your reading list without staring at a screen - Natural premium AI voices, not robotic - Word-by-word highlighting so you can follow along - Adjustable playback from 0.5x to 3x - Translate articles into 19 languages - Clean, modern interface - Dark mode included HOW IT WORKS - Copy an article URL, or tap Share in any app - Send it to Read It - Pick a voice, speed, and (optionally) a target language to translate into - Press "Read It"! GREAT FOR - Busy professionals, students, commuters, language learners, expats reading news from home, and anyone who wants to consume more than they have time to sit and read. FREE - One premium-voice article per month - Standard voices and playback controls - Reading list PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION - Title: Read It Pro - Length: Monthly subscription (renews automatically) - Price: See in-app for current pricing in your region - Unlimited articles - Full library of premium voices - Read-along sync between text and audio - Unlimited translation into all 19 supported languages - Translated read-along: word-by-word highlighting on translated text - Advanced playback controls Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Terms of Use: https://www.connectio.com.au/terms Privacy Policy: https://connectio.com.au/privacy-policy/
Transcript for YouTube Video
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Turn any YouTube video into a clean, readable transcript ā right on your iPhone. Paste a link or share a video straight from the YouTube app, and the full text appears in seconds: time-coded, searchable, ready to copy or export. Rather read than watch? Need a quote, a summary, or study notes from a long lecture? This app turns any YouTube video to text you can actually work with ā no typing, no desktop. TRANSCRIPT WITH TIMESTAMPS ⢠The full transcript of a YouTube video in seconds ā no typing ⢠Tap any timestamp to jump to that exact moment ⢠Toggle timestamps on or off for a clean copy ⢠Share Sheet support: send a video straight from the YouTube app HOW IT WORKS ⢠Paste a YouTube link, or tap Share in the YouTube app and pick this app ⢠The transcript appears in seconds, split into clean, time-coded lines ⢠Read, search, translate, copy or export ā all on your phone READ ALONG WITH THE VIDEO ⢠The current line lights up as the video plays ⢠Tap a line to replay that exact moment ⢠Collapse the player and focus on the text AI SUMMARY ⢠The key points of a long video in seconds ⢠Short overview or detailed breakdown ā your choice ⢠Summaries in 50+ languages TRANSLATE ANY VIDEO ⢠Read the transcript translated into your language ⢠Captions and subtitles in 50+ languages NO CAPTIONS? NO PROBLEM ⢠If a video has no subtitles, speech-to-text transcribes the audio for you SEARCH, COPY & EXPORT ⢠Full-text search across every line of the transcript ⢠Copy everything in one tap ⢠Export as TXT, Markdown, SRT or VTT ā timestamps included ⢠Recent videos stay in your history until you clear them WHO IT'S FOR ⢠Students turning lectures and talks into notes ⢠Language learners reading along while they listen ⢠Writers, marketers and creators pulling quotes and repurposing content ⢠Anyone who scans a 40-minute video in 4 minutes of reading FAQ ⢠How do I get the transcript of a YouTube video? Paste the link or share the video from the YouTube app ā the transcript loads with timestamps, ready to copy or export. ⢠Can I convert a YouTube video to text without captions? Yes ā speech-to-text transcribes the audio when a video has no subtitles. ⢠Can I translate a YouTube video into another language? Yes ā read the transcript translated into 50+ languages in one tap. ⢠Is it a YouTube to text converter? Yes ā it turns any talk, lecture or clip into text you can read, search and export. ⢠Which export formats are supported? TXT, Markdown, SRT and VTT, timestamps included. ⢠Do exported subtitles keep their timestamps? Yes ā SRT and VTT exports keep every timestamp, ready to reuse as captions. MEDIASCRIBE PRO Try it first: the preview shows the opening lines of your transcript plus a sample AI summary and translation. A MediaScribe Pro subscription unlocks everything ā full transcripts, AI summaries, translation, speech-to-text for videos without captions, and export to every format. ⢠Plans: weekly or yearly ⢠Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase ⢠The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period ⢠Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings Privacy Policy: https://mediascribe.app/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://mediascribe.app/terms/ Support: help@mediascribe.app This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by YouTube or Google. YouTube is a trademark of Google LLC. The app uses the official embedded player and public captions; it does not save videos.
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Verdict
Read It and Transcript for YouTube Video are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters ā price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them ā neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Read It sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month and Transcript for YouTube Video sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Read It | Transcript for YouTube Video |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | ā |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stuart Gardoll | Anton Gaidukov |
In-app purchases
Read It
- Read It Pro$5.991 Month
Transcript for YouTube Video
- Pro Weekly$7.997 Days
- Pro Yearly$49.991 Year
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