UnlimitedTranscribe vs Iris
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
UnlimitedTranscribe
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UnlimitedTranscribe is a native Apple transcription app designed for reliable long-form audio transcription on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Choose between fully local Whisper models or cloud transcription using your own OpenAI API key. Built for privacy, stability, and large recordings, UnlimitedTranscribe can process long audio files while tracking progress, recovering from interruptions, and preserving transcript structure. FEATURES β’ Transcribe audio using local Whisper models β’ Optional OpenAI API support using your own API key β’ Process very long recordings reliably β’ Automatic language detection β’ Optional English translation β’ Progress tracking and resumable jobs β’ Parallel processing for faster transcription β’ Structured transcript formatting β’ Advanced audio preprocessing controls β’ Privacy-focused local storage controls β’ Encrypted local temporary data β’ Native app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac PRIVACY & SECURITY β’ Local Whisper processing keeps audio entirely on-device β’ OpenAI processing only occurs when you provide your own API key β’ API keys are securely stored in the Keychain β’ Users can delete local processing data at any time β’ Sensitive data is never logged SUPPORTED AUDIO FORMATS β’ WAV β’ MP3 β’ M4A β’ AAC β’ FLAC β’ OGG β’ WEBM UnlimitedTranscribe is built using modern Apple technologies including SwiftUI, structured concurrency, and native Apple frameworks for performance and reliability. Privacy Policy: https://kbgithubacc.github.io/unlimitedtranscribe-support/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://kbgithubacc.github.io/unlimitedtranscribe-support/terms.html Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Iris
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Remember what you worked on before the details disappear. Iris is a private, local-first work journal that makes it easy to capture small work updates, keep track of your progress, and build a useful record of what youβve accomplished over time. Record a quick voice note or type an update, and Iris can organize it into clearer highlights, impact, blockers, people, and next steps. As your notes build up, turn your work history into weekly updates, monthly summaries, achievement records, or performance review drafts. With Iris, you can: - Capture quick work notes whenever something worth remembering happens - Record short voice notes and turn them into editable transcripts - Tag notes by project to keep different areas of your work organized - Organize messy notes into highlights, impact, blockers, people, and next steps - See your recent work, activity, and follow-ups from Home - Generate weekly recaps and manager updates - Create monthly summaries and achievement records - Turn your work history into yearly summaries and performance review drafts - Set reminders to build a consistent logging habit Built for the way work actually happens You donβt need to maintain a detailed journal every day. Capture a quick update when something moves forward, you solve a problem, receive useful feedback, unblock someone, or finish something you may want to remember later. Over time, Iris gives you a clearer record of your work β without turning work tracking into another heavy productivity system. Private by design Your journal entries and saved summaries are stored locally on your device. AI features are optional and only run when you choose to use them, including voice transcription, note organization, and summary generation. Iris does not store your raw journal entries or voice recordings. Iris Plus is available for higher AI usage limits and additional summary features. Privacy Policy: https://iris-ai.xyz/mobile-privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Iris at 16.4 against UnlimitedTranscribe's 26.4. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. UnlimitedTranscribe sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Iris sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | UnlimitedTranscribe | Iris |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.4 | 16.4 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Krisztian Bito | KENNETH CHIN WEI YOW |
In-app purchases
UnlimitedTranscribe
- UnlimitedTranscribe Pro$1.991 Month
Iris
- Iris Plus Monthly$3.991 Month
- Iris Plus Yearly$29.991 Year
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