Comparison

AiScriber vs ChronoNote

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

Head to head
About

AiScriber

This app transcribes audio and video to text entirely offline using on-device AI. It supports over 40 languages and allows for easy export of transcripts and subtitles, keeping your data private and secure.

Highlights
  • 100% offline transcription
  • On-device AI for accuracy
  • Supports 40+ languages
  • Generate subtitle files
  • Highlight and organize transcripts
  • Export to PDF/TXT
  • No length limits
Features
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Transcribe audio and video 100% offline - nothing ever leaves your iPhone or iPad. AiScriber turns lectures, meetings, interviews, podcasts and voice memos into accurate text using on-device AI. No cloud servers. No account. No internet connection required. It works in airplane mode, on a plane, in a basement, or anywhere your recordings need to stay confidential. Perfect for professionals, students, journalists, researchers, content creators, and anyone who needs fast, accurate transcripts on the go. Key Features: • 100% Offline & Private: Transcribe audio and video entirely on your device. Your recordings never leave your iPhone or iPad, so confidential material stays confidential. No cloud, no logins, no tracking. • Accurate On-Device AI: Advanced local AI delivers high-precision transcripts, even with technical terms and proper names. Supports 40+ languages with automatic language detection. • Audio and Video: Import files of any length and any common format, or record directly in the app. AiScriber handles lectures, meetings, interviews, podcasts and video files alike. • Subtitles & SRT: Generate subtitle files from any video in a single tap. • Highlight & Organize: Mark important moments with multi-color text highlights. Navigate long transcripts and find key quotes at a glance. • Export & Share: Export transcripts (with highlights) to PDF or TXT for reading, sharing or editing. • No Length Limits: Transcribe long recordings without per-minute quotas or upload waits. • Customizable Display: Adjust font size, line spacing and page layout. Switch between Light and Dark modes. • Full iPad Support: Optimized layouts and Stage Manager-friendly multitasking for power-user workflows. Common Use Cases: • Lectures & classes - capture every word, then highlight key concepts • Meetings & standups - turn recordings into searchable notes • Interviews & podcasts - produce ready-to-edit transcripts • Voice memos - convert quick thoughts into clean text • Videos - generate caption / subtitle files in one tap Why AiScriber: • 100% on-device processing - no internet required • No account, no cloud, no tracking • Works in airplane mode and on flights • One tool for audio, video, voice memos and live recordings Boost your productivity with a transcription tool that works anywhere, even without internet. AiScriber turns voice into accurate text while keeping your data private and secure on your device. Privacy policy: https://acidanthera.pages.dev/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ChronoNote

Features
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"That was a great conversation." By the time you think that, it's too late to hit record. ChronoNote flips the order around. While listening, it records continuously — but anything you don't save is discarded, oldest first. When you want to keep something, tap the button, and the audio leading up to that moment becomes a clip. ■ From your Apple Watch A button on your wrist, a complication on your watch face, or Double Tap. Save without interrupting the conversation. ■ Choose your microphone Apple Watch or iPhone. Use iPhone to go easy on battery, or Watch when you're traveling light. ■ On-device transcription Transcribe saved clips right away. Audio and text never leave your device. ■ Review with a waveform See where a song starts or where someone is speaking. The waveform shows the volume, so you can jump straight to the part you want. ■ Completely free No purchases. No account. [Please note] Laws on recording conversations, including whether you need consent, vary by country and region. Please check the rules where you are.

Screenshots

AiScriber4 screens
ChronoNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ChronoNote at none against AiScriber's 3. ChronoNote also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AiScriber sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. ChronoNote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AiScriber ships an update every 6 weeks, ChronoNote fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AiScriber versus ChronoNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAiScriberChronoNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size163 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKiryl RadabolskiSTUDIO CLOTO, K.K.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

AiScriber

Subscriptions3
  • Premium week subscription$5.997 Days
  • Premium yeat subscription$24.991 Year
  • Premium yeat subscription7 Days trial$49.991 Year
None

ChronoNote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AiScriber free?
AiScriber is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ChronoNote free?
ChronoNote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AiScriber or ChronoNote have ads?
Neither AiScriber nor ChronoNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AiScriber or ChronoNote?
AiScriber ships an update every 6 weeks, and ChronoNote fortnightly. Most recently, AiScriber was updated on October 31, 2026 and ChronoNote on October 31, 2026.

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