Comparison

Pholor vs Transkript

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

Head to head
About

Pholor

This app uses augmented reality to analyze the true colors of surfaces, correcting for light and shadows. It provides objective color data for professionals and descriptive color names for the colorblind, offering features like raw sensor access and persistent markers.

Highlights
  • AR Surface Detection
  • Lab-Lock Engine (White Balance/ISO)
  • Raw Sensor Access
  • Persistent Color Markers
  • 3-Tier Color Naming System
  • Global Color Dictionary (21 languages)
Features
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See the world's true colors. I designed Pholor to transform your iPhone into a laboratory-grade surface analyzer. Unlike standard color pickers that just read a single pixel, Pholor uses AR Surface Detection to understand the 3D world, correcting for light and shadows to give you the objective color of any object. FOR DESIGNERS & PROS Stop trusting auto-exposure. Pholor's "Lab-Lock" Engine instantly freezes White Balance and ISO to prevent the color shifting that plagues standard camera apps. Get consistent, raw data straight from the sensor—perfect for matching paint, textiles, or print materials. • Raw Sensor Access: Bypasses standard image processing for maximum fidelity. • Smart Averaging: Automatically filters out digital grain and noise. • Workflow Ready: Tap to copy Hex codes instantly. FOR THE COLORBLIND Stop guessing if it is "green" or "brown." Pholor translates abstract color data into clear, descriptive language. Our 3-Tier Naming System gives you the context you need: • The Category: (e.g., "Blue") • The Tone: (e.g., "Grayish Blue") • The Name: (e.g., "Space Cadet") KEY FEATURES • AR Raycasting: Physically locates objects in 3D space for accurate sampling. • Persistent Markers: "Stamp" color readouts onto real-world objects to compare shades side-by-side. • Global Dictionary: Localized color names in 21 languages. • Accessible UI: High-contrast text modes designed for maximum readability. WHY FREE? I believe good, simple accessibility tools should be free and hassle-free. Muyao Wu https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Transkript

Features
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Transform audio and video into text with Transkript – powered by Apple Intelligence for transcription, FluidAudio for speaker recognition, experimental Qwen 3 on iPad/Mac, and Gemma 4 Preview on Mac-class devices. 100% on-device privacy. SPEAKER RECOGNITION • Automatically identify who said what in your recordings • Rename speakers to real names with a simple tap • Perfect for meetings, interviews, and podcasts • Color-coded speaker labels throughout the transcript • Presets for Interview, Meeting, or Conversation scenarios APPLE INTELLIGENCE TRANSCRIPTION • Fast, accurate transcription in ~20 languages • Automatic language detection • Word-accurate timestamps for every segment • Audio enhancement to reduce background noise • 100% offline – no cloud uploads, complete privacy SESSION LIBRARY • All transcriptions organized in one place • Custom storage: iCloud, Proton Drive, or any folder • Pull-to-refresh and auto-sync • Quick access to recent sessions TRANSCRIBE ANYTHING • Audio: MP3, M4A, WAV, CAF, AIFF • Video: MP4, MOV, M4V – audio extracted automatically • Record directly in the app • Share from Voice Memos with one tap VIDEO SUBTITLES • Import videos and export SRT/VTT subtitles • Preview subtitles overlaid on your video • Auto-optimize long segments into readable captions TRANSLATE INTO 34 LANGUAGES • Translate transcripts while preserving timestamps • Export translated subtitles for international audiences AI-POWERED SUMMARIES • Generate smart summaries with Apple Intelligence, Qwen 3, or Gemma 4 Preview on supported devices • Qwen 3 is experimental on iPad/Mac; Gemma 4 Preview is Mac-class only • Visible progress when long texts are summarized in chunks • Meeting mode extracts action items and agreements • Multiple summary styles available • Export as PDF or Word (DOCX) ACCESSIBILITY • Full VoiceOver support for blind and low-vision users • Dynamic Type – text scales with your preferred size • Read Aloud: listen to summaries with text-to-speech • Subtitles for deaf and hard-of-hearing users COMPLETELY PRIVATE • All processing on-device • Optional local AI models are downloaded only when you choose to use them • No cloud uploads, no account required • One-time purchase – no subscriptions Requires iOS 26.1+ or macOS 26.1+ with Apple Intelligence enabled.

Screenshots

Pholor3 screens
Transkript4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Pholor at 18.6 against Transkript's 26.1. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Pholor versus Transkript: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPholorTranskript
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMuyao WuRoger Goesele

In-app purchases

None

Pholor

No in-app purchases

None

Transkript

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pholor free?
Pholor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Transkript free?
Transkript is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pholor or Transkript have ads?
Neither Pholor nor Transkript shows ads.

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