Comparison

LectoNote vs Transcripts

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

Head to head
About

LectoNote

Features
Read full description

Never struggle with messy lecture notes again. Lectonote is your intelligent assistant for capturing, transcribing, and organizing classroom content—so you can focus on learning instead of scribbling. PERFECT for STUDENTS Whether you’re in a lecture hall, seminar, or online class, Lectonote turns spoken words into clean, structured notes. Stop worrying about missing important points—Lectonote has you covered. KEY FEATURES - Accurate Transcription: Record lectures and instantly convert speech into text. - Chaptered Notes: Lectures are automatically structured into chapters and summaries. - Privacy First: Transcription is processed locally on your device for maximum security. - Export & Share: Save notes as text, or share them with your study group. WHY Lectonote? Traditional note-taking apps focus on typing and highlighting. Lectonote is built for the classroom experience, helping you capture knowledge without distraction. Our goal is simple: let you listen, engage, and learn—while we handle the notes. DESIGNED for EVERY SUBJECT From history to physics, Lectonote adapts to any class. Future versions will expand into specialized fields like medicine and law, so your notes stay as accurate and relevant as your studies demand. YOUR DATA, YOUR CONTROL We believe your lectures belong to you. That’s why transcription is performed locally whenever possible. No cloud uploads, no hidden data sharing—just secure, reliable note-taking. START LEARNING SMATER Lectonote saves time, reduces stress, and ensures you never miss a key insight. Perfect for students, educators, and lifelong learners. Download Lectonote today and transform the way you study. If you choose to get Lectonote Premium then the payment will be charged to your Apple ID account once you confirm your purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions through the App Store account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to the publication, where applicable. You may find more details in our Terms and Privacy Policy available by the link => https://boolkey.com/privacy-policy/ Terms & Conditions: Your use of this application is governed by the Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Transcripts

Record and transcribe audio directly on your iPhone or iPad, with optional Mac integration for enhanced note-taking. Enjoy real-time transcription and secure, on-device processing for genuine privacy.

Highlights
  • On-device audio recording
  • Live speech-to-text transcription
  • Optional Mac integration for notes
  • Speaker identification and summaries (Mac)
  • Offline recording and transcription
  • Multiple cloud storage options
  • Open-source and private
Features
Read full description

Transcripts records and transcribes on your iPhone or iPad, and works with Transcripts for Mac to turn those recordings into meeting notes. Continue on your Mac Get Transcripts for Mac from the Mac App Store. Point both apps at the same Transcripts folder in iCloud Drive. The Mac processes your finished mobile recordings, adds speaker names and summaries, and saves the results back to the shared folder for you to read on iPhone or iPad. The Mac app also captures your microphone and the other side of a call, shows a live transcript, and files the finished notes where you keep them. Recording and speech processing happen on your devices; iCloud Drive syncs the files you choose to share. Your iPhone and iPad remain complete recorders on their own. A Mac is optional. Read it while you record Words appear on screen as you speak, using on-device speech recognition. No waiting for a file to upload and come back as text. It keeps recording Lock the screen, switch apps, take a call — capture continues, and a Live Activity on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island shows it is still running. Your files, your folder Recordings are saved as ordinary .m4a audio with a plain-text transcript beside each one. Choose where they go: iCloud Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, or just on your device. There is no proprietary library to escape from and nothing to export — the files are already yours. Genuinely private No servers, no accounts, no analytics, no advertising. Transcripts sends your audio nowhere: it requires on-device speech recognition and switches live text off rather than fall back to a server. Your recordings go only where you put them. Open source The app is open source under the MIT licence, so the privacy claims above are checkable rather than promised. Recording laws vary by location, and some places require the consent of everyone in a conversation. Please make sure you may lawfully record before you do.

Screenshots

LectoNote4 screens
Transcripts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Transcripts at none against LectoNote's 2. On price, update cadence, ads 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. LectoNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Transcripts asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LectoNote ships an update every 2 days, Transcripts daily. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
LectoNote versus Transcripts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLectoNoteTranscripts
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size243 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBoolean WorkshopDOUGLAS HATCHER

In-app purchases

2 purchases

LectoNote

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Subscription$5.991 Month
  • Premium Subscription$49.991 Year
None

Transcripts

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LectoNote free?
LectoNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Transcripts free?
Transcripts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LectoNote or Transcripts have ads?
Neither LectoNote nor Transcripts shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LectoNote or Transcripts?
LectoNote ships an update every 2 days, and Transcripts daily. Most recently, LectoNote was updated on October 21, 2026 and Transcripts on October 9, 2026.

Other comparisons