Media Transcript vs Audio Extractor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Media Transcript
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Media Transcript turns your audio and video into clear, accurate text, privately, directly on your device. No uploads, no accounts, no subscriptions. Just import a file and get your transcription. Whether you work with podcasts, interviews, voice memos, meetings, lectures, YouTube videos, or personal recordings, Media Transcript helps you capture every word effortlessly. The AI model runs fully offline. Your data never leaves your device. The first model load takes about a minute, then transcription usually finishes in a bit less than half the duration of the imported media. What you can do with Media Transcript β’ Create subtitles and captions β’ Transcribe podcasts, meetings, and interviews β’ Turn lectures into notes β’ Prepare articles β’ Keep written records Bonus: foreign languages and translation Transcribe audio in a foreign language (English, Spanish, Italian, etc.), then copy and paste the transcript into an LLM like ChatGPT to instantly translate what is being said. Bonus: YouTube metadata From your transcript, ask ChatGPT (or any LLM) to generate: β’ YouTube title ideas β’ tags and keywords β’ hashtags β’ a complete YouTube description β’ chapters with timestamps Why users choose Media Transcript β’ Works with audio and video β’ High-quality AI transcription β’ 100% offline, nothing is uploaded β’ Simple and easy to use β’ Your data stays private on your device Privacy Policy: https://removesilencevideo.com/media-transcript/privacy.php Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Audio Extractor
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Decant is the fastest way to pull the audio out of any video β drop in a clip, get the sound out. No timeline, no ads, no watermark, no subscription. β’ Extract audio from any video in seconds β from Photos, Files, or straight from the Share Sheet β’ 100% on your device β your video never leaves your phone, nothing is ever uploaded β’ Choose your format β M4A (small, great quality), or WAV and AIFF (lossless) β’ No watermark. No ads. No subscription β a one-time unlock, yours forever β’ Keeps the original name, so your audio isn't a random string of numbers β’ Rename, preview, then Save to Files or share anywhere Built to do one thing perfectly: separate audio from video, instantly and privately. Great for turning a video into a voice memo, saving a song or a lecture, grabbing the sound from a screen recording, or pulling a clip for editing. Your first 3 extractions are on us. Unlock unlimited with a single one-time purchase β never a subscription, ever.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Media Transcript at 4 against Audio Extractor's 2. Media Transcript also leads on iOS requirement (16 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Media Transcript sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and Audio Extractor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Media Transcript | Audio Extractor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16 β better | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David Paillot | Serious Business Software LLC |
In-app purchases
Media Transcript
- Monthly Plan$0.991 Month
Audio Extractor
- Decant Unlimited$4.99
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