Comparison

Transcribe vs SubscriptionCat

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

Head to head
About

Transcribe

This app converts spoken words into text in real-time on your screen. It supports over 100 languages and dialects, allowing you to follow conversations, meetings, and lectures with ease. Save and review transcripts for later reference.

Highlights
  • Real-time speech to text
  • Supports 100+ languages
  • Transcript history
  • Share transcripts
  • Works in noisy environments
  • Offline use not specified
Features
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Hear Every Conversation Instantly with Live Transcribe Missing what people are saying? Struggling to follow conversations? Live Transcribe turns speech into text on your screen in real time—just open the app and start listening. WHAT YOU'LL GET See spoken words appear as text instantly on your screen. Follow conversations in noisy environments, meetings, lectures, and everyday interactions. Read back what was said with full transcript history. Switch between 100 languages and dialects on the fly. YOUR REAL-TIME COMMUNICATION TOOL Never miss a word again. Live Transcribe works in one-on-one conversations, group discussions, classrooms, doctor's appointments, phone calls on speaker, TV and video content, and any situation where you need speech converted to text. WORKS IN YOUR LANGUAGE Available in 100 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Hindi, Portuguese, Russian, and many more. SAVE YOUR TRANSCRIPTS Keep a history of every conversation you transcribe. Review past transcripts anytime. Share transcripts with others for reference. PERFECT FOR People who are deaf or hard of hearing. Following fast-paced meetings and lectures. Understanding speakers in noisy environments. Communicating across language barriers. Keeping a written record of important conversations. HOW IT WORKS Open the app and point your device toward the speaker. Watch speech appear as text in real time on your screen. Scroll back to review anything you missed. Save transcripts for later. From doctor visits to classroom lectures to dinner table conversations—never miss what matters. Download Live Transcribe and stay connected to every conversation. Transcription accuracy may vary based on background noise, accents, and audio clarity. You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription through an In-App Purchase. • Auto-renewable subscription • Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase https://livetranscribeapp8.wordpress.com/privacy-policy https://livetranscribeapp8.wordpress.com/terms-of-service

About

SubscriptionCat

This app helps you track all your recurring expenses, from streaming services to software memberships. Get timely reminders before renewals and easily identify subscriptions you no longer need. Manage your spending and avoid surprise charges with this private, on-device solution.

Highlights
  • Track all subscriptions in one place
  • Receive renewal reminders
  • Identify and cancel unused services
  • View total monthly spending
  • Private, on-device data storage
  • Direct cancellation links
Features
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Tired of surprise charges from subscriptions you forgot about? SubscriptionCat is the subscription tracker and bill reminder that keeps you in control of your recurring expenses. ADD YOUR SUBSCRIPTIONS ONCE Track every subscription — streaming services, software tools, memberships, and more — in one place. No bank account connection required. Your data stays on your device. NEVER MISS A RENEWAL Get reminders before any subscription renews so you can decide whether to keep it or cancel. SubscriptionCat alerts you in advance, giving you time to act. SPOT WASTE INSTANTLY See your total monthly subscription spending at a glance. Quickly identify services you no longer use and open their official cancellation pages directly from the app. PRIVATE BY DESIGN SubscriptionCat is a subscription manager that works entirely on your device. No account needed, no financial data collected, no surprises. SIMPLE ONE-TIME PRICING Pay once and track subscriptions forever. No subscription needed to manage your subscriptions. Whether you're trying to cut expenses, manage recurring bills, or simply stay aware of your monthly spending — SubscriptionCat keeps everything organized.

Screenshots

Transcribe4 screens
SubscriptionCat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: SubscriptionCat at free against Transcribe's free with in-app purchases. SubscriptionCat also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days). Transcribe's advantage is iOS requirement (18.5 vs 26.2). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Transcribe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and SubscriptionCat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Transcribe against 5.0 for SubscriptionCat. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Transcribe ships an update every 10 days, SubscriptionCat every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Transcribe versus SubscriptionCat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTranscribeSubscriptionCat
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.5 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperValerian KokhreidzeRaj Tripathi

Customer experience

Transcribe

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SubscriptionCat

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Transcribe

Subscriptions2
  • Pro (weekly)3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Pro (annual)$79.991 Year
1 purchases

SubscriptionCat

One-time1
  • SubscriptionCat Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Transcribe free?
Transcribe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SubscriptionCat free?
SubscriptionCat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Transcribe or SubscriptionCat?
Transcribe and SubscriptionCat are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Transcribe or SubscriptionCat have ads?
Neither Transcribe nor SubscriptionCat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Transcribe or SubscriptionCat?
Transcribe ships an update every 10 days, and SubscriptionCat every 3 days. Most recently, Transcribe was updated on October 14, 2026 and SubscriptionCat on October 12, 2026.

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