# Voice Note to Text vs Private Transcribe

The clearest difference is rating: Private Transcribe at 5.0 against Voice Note to Text's 1.0. Voice Note to Text's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Voice Note to Text sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Private Transcribe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Private Transcribe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Voice Note to Text | Private Transcribe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-note-to-text-transcribe/id6758559698/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-transcribe/id6758640839/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CodeCross](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660793254) | [Nelson Lai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477911199) |

## What reviewers say

### Voice Note to Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-note-to-text-transcribe/id6758559698)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VN2T Weekly Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| VN2T Monthly Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| VN2T Yearly Premium | $59.99 | per year |


### Private Transcribe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-transcribe/id6758640839)

This app converts your voice to text privately and offline using on-device AI. Choose from various accuracy models and transcribe audio or video files. It offers features like custom vocabulary, timestamps, and export options, with an optional one-time purchase to remove ads and unlock translation.

**Highlights:** On-device, offline transcription, Multiple accuracy model options, Supports audio and video file import, Customizable vocabulary, Timestamped transcripts, Searchable and editable history, Optional one-time purchase for ad-free and export

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Private Transcribe Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Voice Note to Text free?

Voice Note to Text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Private Transcribe free?

Private Transcribe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Voice Note to Text or Private Transcribe?

Private Transcribe is rated higher. Voice Note to Text averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Private Transcribe averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Voice Note to Text or Private Transcribe have ads?

Private Transcribe shows ads; Voice Note to Text does not.

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