Transcribe - Speech to Text
- iPhone
- iPad
- Mac
What is Transcribe?
Transcribe is a utility app that converts speech to text, either live through its built-in voice recorder or from uploaded audio and video files. It supports 100+ languages and dialects, timestamps and speaker separation, and translation of transcripts into 40+ languages. It also lists AI-generated summaries, editing tools, and integrations with Zoom, Zapier, and email.
Pricing. Transcribe - Speech to Text is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Transcribing meetings and business calls
- Turning voice memos and WhatsApp voice messages into text
- Creating study notes from lectures and seminars
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Why this app is in A tier
Transcribe scores 81 out of 100: rating 80, rating count 81, App Store search rank 66, update recency 98. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and A tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
Transcribe audio and video to text with Transcribe - your AI-powered transcription assistant. Get instant, high-quality transcripts, right from your phone. Whether you need to transcribe voice notes, meetings, interviews, lectures, or videos, our advanced AI provides you with fast, accurate, multilingual transcriptions - anytime, anywhere. We’ll even transcribe phone calls and WhatsApp voice messages. Transcribe live using our built-in voice recorder - simply hit record, start talking, and your words will appear on screen as you speak. Or upload an audio or video file to convert it to text in a matter of minutes - if not seconds. No more struggling to type as you listen. Transcribe does the hard work for you, so you can stay focused on the discussion. KEY FEATURES • Advanced AI transcription for files and live speech • Transcribe in 100+ languages and dialects • Generate AI-powered summaries and key points from your transcripts • Translate transcripts into 40+ languages • Free 30 minutes included for you to try it out Here’s a breakdown of Transcribe's key features: ADVANCED AI TRANSCRIPTION • Get instant, accurate transcripts with timestamps and speaker separation • Upload
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| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | A | A | A |
| Score | 81 / 100 | 87 / 100 | 81 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.5 ★ | 4.4 ★ | 4.6 ★ |
| Ratings | 10.9K | 6.1K | 2.4K |
| Last update | 76d ago | 19d ago | 3d ago |
| Price | Free + IAP | Free + IAP | Free download |
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See all 18 ›Questions about Transcribe
Is the app free to use?
It is free to download and the listing says 30 free minutes are included to try it out.
Can it transcribe speech as it happens?
Yes. The built-in voice recorder shows words on screen as you speak. Uploaded audio or video files can also be converted to text.
What export formats are available?
Transcripts can be exported to TXT. The listing says PRO adds export to DOCX, PDF, SRT, and other formats.
Is Transcribe free?
Transcribe is free to download, with in-app purchases.
What is Transcribe good for?
Transcribe is built for transcribing meetings and business calls, turning voice memos and whatsapp voice messages into text, creating study notes from lectures and seminars. It sits in the meeting transcription list on AppTierList.
Is Transcribe worth it?
Transcribe is A tier, ranked #13 of 19 meeting transcription apps with a score of 81 out of 100, from a 4.5 App Store rating across 10,911 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 12 apps rank above it.
How does Transcribe compare to AI Summary?
Transcribe is A tier at 81; AI Summary is A tier at 87. AI Summary ranks higher. Transcribe is free to download, with in-app purchases, AI Summary is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is Transcribe updated?
Transcribe was last updated on 2026-08-07, 76 days ago.
All the facts
- List
- Meeting Transcription (A tier, #13)
- Tier
- A (Excellent)
- Score
- 81 / 100
- Rank in list
- #13 of 19
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store rating
- 4.5 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 10,911
- Current version
- (76 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Utilities
- Good for
- Transcribing meetings and business calls, Turning voice memos and WhatsApp voice messages into text, Creating study notes from lectures and seminars
- Requires
- iOS 17.5 or later
- Size
- 170 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 12
- Runs on
- iPhone, iPad, Mac
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · reviews · ranking · how it is computed