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Head-to-head

Transcribe vs iTranscribe

Transcribe 4.5★ · Free to download 75
Winner Transcribe
iTranscribe 4.6★ · Free + IAP 45

Transcribe is generally more reliable for transcription accuracy and offers better customer support, while iTranscribe struggles with consistent performance and has significant billing issues.

Full reviews: Transcribe · iTranscribe

Transcribe offers fast and accurate transcription with useful features like speaker identification and multiple export formats, though some users report recent declines in accuracy and issues with video uploads. iTranscribe, while praised for its ease of use and speed by some, is plagued by reports of poor accuracy, frequent app crashes, and serious unapproved billing problems.

Head to head

Transcription Accuracy & Features edge: TranscribeR2R3R7R9
Transcribe Transcribe is praised for its accuracy, speed, and ability to identify different speakers, with some users calling it 'top of the line' and 'game changer' R2. It also allows users to update speaker names and export in various formats R2. However, recent reviews indicate a decline in accuracy for some, with missed words and spotty translations, especially for live transcription or less common languages R3R7R9.
iTranscribe iTranscribe receives mixed reviews on accuracy, with some users finding it 'exhaustive, accuracy' and 'quick and accurate' . Conversely, many users report 'very bad transcription,' 'pure fiction,' and 'not accurate at all,' with significant errors, missed words, and incorrect language detection . Speaker identification and formatting are also noted as lacking in the free tier .
Ease of Use & Reliability edge: TranscribeR10R16R30R32
Transcribe Users generally find Transcribe 'super easy' to use and navigate R32R44. However, some report issues with video uploads, the app stopping recordings unexpectedly, and bugs in cross-platform usage R10R16R30. Editing transcribed text can also be problematic, with edits sometimes undoing themselves .
iTranscribe iTranscribe is described as 'super easy' and 'easy to use' by some . However, a significant number of users report severe reliability issues, including the app randomly stopping recordings, quitting past a certain duration, and being unable to import files or record phone calls R76. There are also complaints about the inability to copy or export transcriptions .
Pricing & Value edge: TranscribeR6R9R18R21
Transcribe Transcribe offers a free tier with 15-30 minutes of transcription, after which it charges by the hour R27R44R49R53. While some find the a-la-carte option cost-effective for occasional use , others consider it 'expensive' or complain about being charged for silence R9R18R21. There are also reports of purchased time not being delivered R6R30.
iTranscribe iTranscribe is criticized for its pricing, with users finding weekly or annual subscriptions 'too expensive' . Many users report being charged significant amounts ($24.99, $100) without approval, even after canceling free trials or deleting the app R79R85R88R96. The 'free trial' is also noted as requiring a subscription R76.
Customer Support edge: TranscribeR1R29R38R41
Transcribe Transcribe receives high praise for its 'excellent customer service' and 'incredibly responsive' support team R29R41. Users report quick and effective resolution of glitches and purchase problems R29R41. However, some users had difficulty with in-app purchases or understanding instructions for finding their balance R1R38.
iTranscribe There are no positive reviews specifically mentioning iTranscribe's customer support. Instead, users report being unable to get refunds for unapproved charges, even when contacting Apple R79R85R88.
Pick Transcribe if

You need accurate and fast transcription with speaker identification and multiple export options, and value responsive customer support R2R29R41. It's also a good choice if you prefer an a-la-carte payment model for occasional use .

Pick iTranscribe if

You are looking for a very simple, quick transcription tool for short audio, and are willing to risk potential billing issues and inconsistent accuracy .

Evidence note: iTranscribe's reviews are heavily skewed by negative experiences related to billing and app reliability, making it difficult to assess its core transcription quality fairly against Transcribe, which has more balanced feedback.

Frequently asked

How much does Transcribe cost?
Transcribe offers a free tier with 15 to 30 minutes of transcription, after which it charges by the hour, with some users reporting a cost of $4.99 per hour R27R44R49R53.
Does iTranscribe offer a free trial?
iTranscribe offers a free trial, but some users report that it requires subscribing first and is effectively a discount rather than a truly free trial, leading to unapproved charges if not cancelled promptly R76R79R85.
Can Transcribe identify different speakers?
Yes, Transcribe is noted for its ability to accurately identify different speakers and assign speech text to them, and even allows users to update speaker names within the app R2R9.
Are there issues with iTranscribe's billing?
Yes, many iTranscribe users report significant billing issues, including being charged for expensive annual subscriptions ($100) without approval, even after cancelling free trials or deleting the app, and difficulty obtaining refunds R79R85R88R96.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R2] Transcribe 5/5 · US Top of the Line features: I found the following features very helpful, 1. Transcribes m4a audio files very accurately and very fast! 2. It transcribes a 30min audio file in matter of minutes 3. It very accurately identifies different speakers & assigns speech text to them. 4. Allows me to update the name of the speakers within the app itself. 5. I can easily export the Transcript to an email recip
  2. [R3] Transcribe 3/5 · US Use to be a great app: Not sure what happened but it started to become less accurate, takes forever to upload and took away hours I didn’t use and now says I’m at 0. This use to be my go to, and transcribed well especially adding speakers assigned to the transcriptions. I’m moving on to other apps, but hopefully they fix this for future users.
  3. [R7] Transcribe 2/5 · US Not accurate at all: I wanted to use this to record a conversation between myself and a Spanish speaking lawyer and his assistant. They were speaking Spanish to each other and me English. The voice pickup was horrible (iPhone 13) and the translations were extremely spotty and didn’t make sense. I would not use this for any conversations which are important. Really disappointed.
  4. [R9] Transcribe 3/5 · US Voice Memos yes; Live not so much: I really liked this app and used it to transcribe Voice Memos. Speaker identification is pretty accurate as most of the transcription. Expensive compared to other apps at $6/hr. Doesn’t edit out the “uhms” and “uhs.” I switched to live transcription ($15 monthly fee, unlimited) only to find a significant drop in accuracy even dropping several words in sentences.
  5. [R10] Transcribe 2/5 · US Issues uploads videos: This app works when it wants to. It does not upload videos well.
  6. [R16] Transcribe 1/5 · US War Room Manager: Cross platform usage is spotty at best. Mobile application is filled with bugs. Desktop experiences MINUTES long delays in transcribing a short video.
  7. [R30] Transcribe 3/5 · US Great App, some bugs though: I successfully transcribed my voice memos without any problem whatsoever. The problem came when I tried to transcribe a video. It said it completed the transcription, but then showed an error saying it couldn’t transcribe it. The page is empty, yet it still took the 1.5 hours off my time that I paid for. This needs to be fixed, if I try to transcribe it again will I ju
  8. [R32] Transcribe 5/5 · US So easy to use!: I used this on a whim to transcribe a court case and it took less than 5 min from download to learn what to do and do it. 30 min transcript broken down with speaker and time.
  9. [R6] Transcribe 3/5 · US Time: I bought more time to complete a recording and didn’t realize in doing that instead of covering the last bit of time it redid the whole video and would now have to buy more time to complete the work I need to do. Leaving time left over if I were to buy more time.
  10. [R18] Transcribe 3/5 · US Great, with one major flaw: I found the dictation to be pretty solid for normal dictations. It’s way better than Siri. However, they charge you for silence. Silence is something that can be easily stripped, and should come for free. UPDATE: developer contacted me, said this didn’t exist because they were working on new speech API. Developer said pro version provided unlimited dictation, but the do
  11. [R21] Transcribe 3/5 · US Expensive: Too Expensive
  12. [R1] Transcribe 1/5 · US Imposible to go to PRO: No me permite comprar la versión Pro, me dice que no puedo acceder a App Store
  13. [R29] Transcribe 5/5 · US Excellent app! Excellent customer service!: I absolutely love the Transcribe app! Its accuracy exceeded my expectations, and when I ran into a glitch I couldn’t figure out, Mikhail came to the rescue right away and helped me resolve it. What impressed me most was how incredibly responsive he was, no matter when I emailed, he got back to me quickly with clear, step-by-step instructions. I actually s
  14. [R38] Transcribe 5/5 · US Help: I want to buy more time but am stymied by an Apple password. Any guidance? I have Apple Pay that always works for paying bills. Is there away to buy time outside of your app?
  15. [R41] Transcribe 5/5 · US Great customer service!: I had a problem with a purchase, and the Support Team solved it easily and effectively in a very responsive manner. Not only an excellent transcript service, but also 100% reliable and responsive.
  16. [R27] Transcribe 3/5 · US Only 15 minutes free: It worked pretty well and I only needed to edit a few words, which were mostly technical terms or proper names. But you can only upload 15 minutes of audio for free, so it wasn’t helpful for transcribing a 28-minute interview.
  17. [R44] Transcribe 5/5 · US SO generous: Wow, I just wanted to transcribe a 13 minute video I had, for free, & without an account! They give you 30 minutes. I’m SO glad! 🙏🏼 And thank you, so much. Also the app is easy to navigate & underwhelming! ☝🏼 Basic & easy :-)
  18. [R49] Transcribe 1/5 · US Everyone should know up front...: It cost 4.99 an hour.
  19. [R53] Transcribe 1/5 · US Pay by the hour: Free for 15 minutes then makes you pay a heavy price by the hour
  20. [R76] iTranscribe 1/5 · US So buggy !: App keeps quitting whenever recording goes past the 32-second mark it's so frustrating ! Also you cannot enable the free trial without actually subscribing, so you're not really getting a FREE TRIAL, you're getting a discount (worth 3 days) upon subscribing.
  21. [R79] iTranscribe 1/5 · US Hostage Situation: I don’t find the app helpful. I started a 7-day trial, but decided against using it because of privacy concerns. I forgot to cancel within that period and realized I had been opted in to an annual contract. When I tried to cancel within hours, Apple informed that I was entitled to a “partial” refund because the services were prorated. I decided this was better than nothing. Howe
  22. [R85] iTranscribe 1/5 · US CHARGED $100 without approval: There are 3 options for subscription and this app decided to charge me $100 for an unapproved SUBSCRIPTION! I only agreed on $2.99 weekly for free trial. I demand a refund IMMEDIATELY. I AM A COLLEGE STUDENT I CANNOT AFFORD THIS SCAM!
  23. [R88] iTranscribe 1/5 · US Not elegible for a refund even if you never used it: I downloaded this app because I needed classroom notes transcribed. I used the app once and never after the free trial ended. This app will automatically sign you up for the $100 a year plan. I was not afforded a refund even though I have never benefitted from the $100 dollars I had to shell out.
  24. [R96] iTranscribe 1/5 · US Check your credit card: I got the “free” trial and canceled immediately after using once. I paid the 9.99 trial offer then the next month they charged $24.99 even though it was in inactive on my subscriptions.

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store