# LightNote vs Video Transcriber

The clearest difference is update cadence: LightNote at every 6 days against Video Transcriber's every 2 weeks. LightNote also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LightNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month and Video Transcriber sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LightNote ships an update every 6 days, Video Transcriber every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LightNote | Video Transcriber |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-transcriber/id6792293295/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 63 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ABV Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/595885253) | [Liudmyla Oleksa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895849968) |

## What reviewers say

### LightNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightnote-ai-note-taker/id6754012063)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly Plan | $17.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly Plan | $79.99 | per year |


### Video Transcriber

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-transcriber/id6792293295)

Convert any video into a searchable text transcript with speaker labels and AI-generated notes. Supports various import methods, including direct links to popular platforms. Offers caption export and multiple sharing options.

**Highlights:** Video to text transcription, Speaker labeling, AI notes and chat, Caption export (SRT, VTT), Link import (YouTube, TikTok, etc.), On-device transcription, Multi-language support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| premium | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LightNote free?

LightNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Video Transcriber free?

Video Transcriber is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do LightNote or Video Transcriber have ads?

Neither LightNote nor Video Transcriber shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LightNote or Video Transcriber?

LightNote ships an update every 6 days, and Video Transcriber every 2 weeks. Most recently, LightNote was updated on October 30, 2026 and Video Transcriber on November 6, 2026.

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