# Instant Transcript vs Transcribe Video

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Transcribe Video at 27 against Instant Transcript's 2. Transcribe Video also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Instant Transcript sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Transcribe Video sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Instant Transcript against 4.9 for Transcribe Video. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Transcribe Video has 27 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Instant Transcript ships an update every 2 weeks, Transcribe Video weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Instant Transcript | Transcribe Video |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-transcript/id6756588915/reviews)** | [4.9 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcribe-video-anyscribe/id6758009667/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **27** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [douglas santos](https://appshunter.io/developer/337456898) | [Aleksandr Subbotin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759227161) |

## What reviewers say

### Instant Transcript

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-transcript/id6756588915)

Convert audio and video files, or live recordings, into accurate transcripts in seconds. This app processes speech entirely on your device for enhanced privacy and speed. Premium unlocks unlimited use, multiple languages, and easy export options.

**Highlights:** Instant speech-to-text conversion, On-device processing for privacy, Supports audio/video files and live recordings, Multiple language support, Record audio directly in-app, Export as .txt or .pdf

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $8.99 | one-time |


### Transcribe Video

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcribe-video-anyscribe/id6758009667)

Convert videos and audio into text transcripts and summaries. Supports links from various platforms, file uploads, and live recordings. Get AI-generated summaries with key points to save time.

**Highlights:** Transcribe video links (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram), Real-time transcription from live recordings, Convert audio/video files to text, AI-generated summaries with key points, Supports multiple social media platforms, No account required to start

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AnyScribe Pro | $12.99 | per month |
| 1 Hour of Transcription | $1.99 | one-time |
| 4 Hours of Transcription | $5.99 | one-time |
| 12 Hours of Transcription | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Instant Transcript free?

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

### Is Transcribe Video free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Instant Transcript or Transcribe Video?

Instant Transcript is rated higher. Instant Transcript averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Transcribe Video averages 4.9 from 27 ratings.

### Do Instant Transcript or Transcribe Video have ads?

Neither Instant Transcript nor Transcribe Video shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Instant Transcript or Transcribe Video?

Instant Transcript ships an update every 2 weeks, and Transcribe Video weekly. Most recently, Instant Transcript was updated on October 30, 2026 and Transcribe Video on November 9, 2026.

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