Instant Transcript vs Fast Dictate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Instant Transcript
Convert audio and video files, or live recordings, into accurate transcripts in seconds. This app prioritizes privacy by processing all speech on your device, ensuring fast performance and no data sharing. Premium unlocks unlimited use, multiple languages, and easy export options.
- Instant speech-to-text conversion
- 100% on-device processing for privacy
- Supports audio/video files and live recordings
- Multiple language support
- Record audio directly in the app
- Export transcripts as TXT or PDF
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Turn speech into text instantly. Instant Transcript converts your audio and video files, or live recordings, into accurate, transcripts in seconds. Powered by Apple’s advanced Speech APIs, everything happens 100% on your device, ensuring total privacy and lightning-fast performance. Upgrade to Premium to unlock all features: * Fast & accurate: Generate text transcripts in seconds. * Private & offline: All speech processing stays securely on your device. * Unlimited use: No quotas, no subscriptions, no ads. * Multiple languages: Works with a wide range of languages supported by Apple’s Speech engine. * Easy recording: Record audio directly in the app and transcribe instantly. * Easy export: Save results as Text (.txt) or PDF files for editing or sharing. Terms of use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Fast Dictate
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Fast Dictate turns your voice into clean, ready-to-use text in seconds, powered by AI. Speak naturally and let Fast Dictate handle the rest: automatic punctuation, spelling correction, smart capitalization, and proper text formatting. No editing needed. KEY FEATURES • Automatic punctuation and spelling correction • Smart text formatting and capitalization • Transcription history to find past dictations • 50+ languages supported • 4x faster than typing Whether you're writing emails, taking notes, or drafting messages, Fast Dictate gets it done faster and cleaner than typing ever could. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.fastdictate.com/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Fast Dictate at 16.0 against Instant Transcript's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Instant Transcript sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Fast Dictate sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Instant Transcript | Fast Dictate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | douglas santos | PIERRICK PETER RENE MICHEL |
In-app purchases
Instant Transcript
- Premium$6.99
Fast Dictate
- Standard - Monthly$14.991 Month
- Pro - Monthly$29.991 Month
- Standard - Yearly$143.991 Year
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- Pro - Yearly$314.991 Year
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