Instant Transcript vs Liusheng
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 processes speech entirely on your device for enhanced privacy and speed. Premium unlocks unlimited use, multiple languages, and easy export options.
- 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
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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/
Liusheng
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Liusheng turns your voice into structured, searchable notes — and grows them into a personal knowledge base you can ask questions about. Record meetings, lectures, interviews, or a passing idea. Liusheng transcribes on-device, then AI cleans it up into a titled, summarized, tagged note with to-dos extracted. CORE FEATURES - On-device transcription: a built-in speech recognition engine turns recordings into text right on your iPhone. No upload, no network required, privacy first. - AI cleanup: after transcription, AI fills in the title, summary, tags, and to-dos — it only fills the blanks, it never rewrites your original text. - Knowledge cards: key points are distilled into atomic cards from each recording or imported document, so scattered knowledge stays at a glance. - Personal knowledge base with Q&A: every note and card feeds a knowledge base you can query in plain language. AI answers from your own content. - Knowledge graph and whiteboards: link related notes and cards into a network and lay your thinking out visually. - Document import: bring in PDF, Word, TXT, and spreadsheets — all converted into notes you can organize. - Everywhere you are: one-tap recording on Apple Watch, a home-screen widget for quick capture, and live recording status in the Dynamic Island. WHO IT'S FOR - Students and researchers: lectures, talks, and papers become notes with summaries the moment you stop recording. - Professionals: meetings, calls, and brainstorms turn into minutes and action items automatically. - Journalists and creators: interview transcripts, quick idea capture, and a growing material library. ON PRIVACY Liusheng is local-first: recording and transcription happen on your device, and your voice and notes stay with you by default. AI cleanup is optional and off until you turn it on — you'll see exactly what is sent and to whom before you agree.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Liusheng at none against Instant Transcript's 1. Liusheng also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Instant Transcript sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Liusheng asks for nothing beyond the download.
Instant Transcript ships an update every 2 weeks, Liusheng weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Instant Transcript | Liusheng |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 207 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | douglas santos | Chenhan Global Trading Co., Limited |
In-app purchases
Instant Transcript
- Premium$8.99
Liusheng
No in-app purchases









