# Polmi vs Transcripts

The clearest difference is rating: Transcripts at 5.0 against Polmi's 1.0. Transcripts also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (daily vs weekly). Polmi's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Polmi sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Transcripts asks for nothing beyond the download.

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

Polmi ships an update weekly, Transcripts daily. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Polmi | Transcripts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polmi-lecture-transcription/id6782265446/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcripts/id6802331047/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 60 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Murakami Labs OPC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6782265448) | [DOUGLAS HATCHER](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802331050) |

## What reviewers say

### Polmi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polmi-lecture-transcription/id6782265446)

Record lectures and receive a clean transcript, a concise summary, and flashcards for effective study. This tool is designed for students who need to capture and retain information from long classes without missing key details.

**Highlights:** Automatic lecture recording, Accurate word-by-word transcription, Concise lecture summaries, Flashcard generation from recordings, Searchable lecture content, Share notes and flashcards, Cross-device synchronization

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Polmi Notebook | $14.99 | per month |
| Polmi Binder | $29.99 | per month |
| Polmi Lectern | $59.99 | per month |


### Transcripts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcripts/id6802331047)

Record and transcribe audio directly on your iPhone or iPad, with optional Mac integration for enhanced note-taking. Enjoy real-time transcription and secure, on-device processing for genuine privacy.

**Highlights:** On-device audio recording, Live speech-to-text transcription, Optional Mac integration for notes, Speaker identification and summaries (Mac), Offline recording and transcription, Multiple cloud storage options, Open-source and private

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Polmi free?

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

### Is Transcripts free?

Transcripts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Polmi or Transcripts?

Transcripts is rated higher. Polmi averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Transcripts averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Polmi or Transcripts have ads?

Neither Polmi nor Transcripts shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Polmi or Transcripts?

Polmi ships an update weekly, and Transcripts daily. Most recently, Polmi was updated on November 5, 2026 and Transcripts on October 31, 2026.

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