Comparison

Transkript vs PaperCrate

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

Head to head
About

Transkript

Features
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Turn recordings into useful text, translations and summaries with Transkript. Keep conversations private with on-device processing, and work comfortably on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Optimized for iPhone Duo: a focused outer-display view and a spacious library/detail workspace when opened. 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 • Browse the library beside a selected recording in wide windows • Use a focused, compact view in smaller windows • Keep your place with more stable selection and transcript reading position • 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 • Completely free – no subscriptions Requires iOS 26.1+ or macOS 26.1+ with Apple Intelligence enabled.

About

PaperCrate

Features
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Papercrate: Free Scan to PDF with On-Device Apple Intelligence Papercrate is a free scan-to-PDF and document analysis app built for iOS 26. It uses the Apple Intelligence System Language Model to read, analyze, and understand your documents directly on your device. No cloud servers, no uploads, and no subscriptions. Papercrate combines fast, high-quality scanning with private, on-device AI that works even when your phone is offline. BUILT WITH APPLE INTELLIGENCE ON DEVICE Document Chat (New): Ask your documents questions and get clear answers with citations. Papercrate analyzes the full content using the on-device System Language Model and returns responses that point to the exact lines where the information was found. Conversational Search: Search your files using natural language. Ask questions such as “When does this warranty expire” or “List all expenses for transportation” and Papercrate interprets and answers based on the content of your documents. Instant Summaries: Turn long PDFs or scanned pages into short, concise summaries within seconds. Auto Extraction: Scan receipts and Papercrate automatically extracts prices, line items, dates, and totals into a structured digital table. FREE SCANNING AND PDF TOOLS Scan to PDF with fast edge detection Clean PDF output Organize, rename, and manage files No paywalls or limits PRIVACY AND OFFLINE PROCESSING On-Device Analysis: All understanding, summarization, extraction, and chat features are powered by the on-device System Language Model introduced with Apple Intelligence. Your data stays on your iPhone. Offline Ready: All AI features work without an internet connection. No Cloud AI: Papercrate does not upload your documents to servers or external services. COMPATIBILITY Papercrate requires: iOS 26 or later An Apple Intelligence capable device (iPhone 15 Pro or newer, older device will not get any AI features due to the lack of Apple Intelligence capabilities) All scanning and AI features run on device.

Screenshots

Transkript4 screens
PaperCrate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PaperCrate at daily against Transkript's every 2 weeks. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Transkript ships an update every 2 weeks, PaperCrate daily. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Transkript versus PaperCrate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTranskriptPaperCrate
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.126.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoger GoeseleJoseph Tsao

In-app purchases

None

Transkript

No in-app purchases

None

PaperCrate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Transkript free?
Transkript is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PaperCrate free?
PaperCrate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Transkript or PaperCrate have ads?
Neither Transkript nor PaperCrate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Transkript or PaperCrate?
Transkript ships an update every 2 weeks, and PaperCrate daily. Most recently, Transkript was updated on October 30, 2026 and PaperCrate on October 30, 2026.

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