Best Free Video Transcription Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.9 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

With an average user rating of 3.9★, the free video transcription category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 250+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Free Video Transcription Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Transcribe Video to Text: Vid2Transcribe Video to Text: Vid2Free4.4★ (178)NoYesOct 2026
2Transcript Dev: Video to TextTranscript Dev: Video to TextFree—NoYesOct 2026
3Translate Video: AI SubtitlesTranslate Video: AI SubtitlesFree4.5★ (2.3K)NoYesOct 2026
4Transkriptor - Speech to TextTranskriptor - Speech to TextFree4.7★ (1.1K)NoYesOct 2026
5Truebar - TranscriptionTruebar - TranscriptionFree—NoNoSep 2026
6VidText - Video to Text AIVidText - Video to Text AIFree1.0★ (1)NoYesJul 2026
7Transcribe - Speech to TextTranscribe - Speech to TextFree4.5★ (11K)NoYesOct 2026
8Whoscribe: YouTube TranscriptWhoscribe: YouTube TranscriptFree—NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Free Video Transcription

Transcribe Video to Text: Vid2#1

Transcribe Video to Text: Vid2 by Heat Studio LLC

Video, Audio to Text Converter
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.4(178 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Instantly convert video and audio files into accurate text transcripts. This AI-powered tool is designed for students, content creators, and professionals to save time on manual typing, generating captions, and summarizing information.

Translate Video: AI Subtitles#3

Translate Video: AI Subtitles by Sajed Nahian

Auto Captions & Speech-to-Text
Worth Considering
📷 Photo & Video
4.5😞(2.3K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Automatically generate subtitles and captions for your videos to reach a wider audience. Translate your videos into multiple languages to connect with international viewers.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Impressive translation accuracy
  • 💡 Useful feature set
  • 🔒 Robust security

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🔍 Inaccurate translations
  • 💸 Expensive subscription
  • 🚫 Limited functionality without subscription

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FAQ about Free Video Transcription

What are the best free video transcription apps for iPhone?
Transcribe Video to Text: Vid2 tops our free video transcription apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.4-star average from 178 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Transcribe Video to Text: Vid2 has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 250+ free video transcription apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.