Comparison

Media Transcript vs TurboNotes AI

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

Head to head
About

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 • Create subtitles and captions • Transcribe podcasts, meetings, and interviews • Turn lectures into notes • Prepare articles • 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: • YouTube title ideas • tags and keywords • hashtags • a complete YouTube description • chapters with timestamps Why users choose Media Transcript • Works with audio and video • High-quality AI transcription • 100% offline, nothing is uploaded • Simple and easy to use • 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/

About

TurboNotes AI

Features
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Turn conversations into clear, useful notes with TurboNotes AI. Record meetings, lectures, interviews, and ideas - or import an audio/video file or YouTube link. TurboNotes AI automatically detects the language, creates a transcript, separates speakers, and prepares an easy-to-read summary. Use TurboNotes AI to: • Record audio directly in the app • Import audio and video files • Transcribe YouTube videos • Identify different speakers • Generate summaries, key points, and action items • Ask questions about your recordings • Search and organize saved notes Focus on the conversation. TurboNotes AI handles the rest. Full access is available with a $19.99 monthly subscription that can be canceled anytime. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/privacyturbonotes/

Screenshots

Media Transcript1 screens
TurboNotes AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TurboNotes AI at every 3 weeks against Media Transcript's every 3 months. Media Transcript's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Media Transcript sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and TurboNotes AI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Media Transcript ships an update every 3 months, TurboNotes AI every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Media Transcript versus TurboNotes AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMedia TranscriptTurboNotes AI
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS1616.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid PaillotUtilities for Phone

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Media Transcript

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Plan$0.991 Month
2 purchases

TurboNotes AI

Subscriptions2
  • Full Version TurboNotes Month7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Full Version TurboNotes Year14 Days trial$129.991 Year

Questions

Is Media Transcript free?
Media Transcript is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TurboNotes AI free?
TurboNotes AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Media Transcript or TurboNotes AI have ads?
Neither Media Transcript nor TurboNotes AI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Media Transcript or TurboNotes AI?
Media Transcript ships an update every 3 months, and TurboNotes AI every 3 weeks. Most recently, Media Transcript was updated on October 14, 2026 and TurboNotes AI on October 1, 2026.

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