Podcast transcription app: any episode as searchable text
AnyScribe turns any public podcast episode into a timestamped transcript with an AI summary. Share the episode from Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, Castbox or Overcast, or paste the link, and the app transcribes the audio itself in 50+ languages. Podcast players show transcripts only for some shows; AnyScribe works on every episode you can link to, with 30 free minutes and non-expiring credits after that.
Step by step
Transcribe a podcast episode in three taps
- 1
Share the episode
In your podcast app, open the episode, tap Share, and choose AnyScribe. You can also copy the link and paste it into the app or on this page.
- 2
Let the app fetch the audio
AnyScribe downloads the public episode audio, transcribes it with timestamps, and detects the language automatically.
- 3
Read the summary, then the transcript
An AI summary tells you the key points in a minute. Search the full text, copy quotes with timestamps, or share it as a web page.
What you get
Built for podcast episodes
- Every episode, not just popular shows
- Apple Podcasts and Spotify publish transcripts for some episodes only. AnyScribe transcribes the audio, so any public episode works.
- Summaries for two-hour shows
- Decide whether a long interview is worth your time from the summary, then jump to the timestamped section you need.
- Search across your library
- Full-text search finds a quote across every episode you have transcribed, in any of 50+ languages.
- Pay per hour, no subscription
- 30 minutes free, then $1.99 for 1 hour, $5.99 for 4 hours, $14.99 for 12 hours. Credits never expire.
Compared honestly
How the options stack up
Summary of our Best Podcast Transcription Apps comparison. Competitor tiers and pricing change; check their sites for current details.
| App | Pricing model | Best for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| AnyScribeThis app | 30 free minutes, then non-expiring credits from $1.99/hour. | Full text and a summary of any public episode, in 50+ languages. | No speaker labels; pay per hour transcribed. |
| Apple Podcasts | Free, built into iOS 17.4+. | Reading along and searching supported episodes. | 11 languages; copy up to 200 words at a time. |
| Spotify | Free and Premium. | Reading along with shows that have transcripts enabled. | Only some shows; no documented copy or export. |
| Snipd | Free with limits; Premium subscription. | AI snips, chapters, summaries, and Notion or Obsidian export. | Free transcripts only for popular shows Snipd has processed. |
| Pocket Casts | Free player; Plus $3.99/month or $39.99/year. | Creator transcripts for free; generated ones with Plus. | Generated transcripts for select podcasts under 2 hours. |
| Podsqueeze | From $8.99/month for 120 minutes. | Creators turning their own episodes into transcripts and show notes. | Built for uploading your own audio, not listening. |
What works
Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, Castbox, Overcast and Castro episode links
RSS feed episode URLs and direct MP3 or M4A links
Downloaded episode files imported from the Files app
YouTube and SoundCloud uploads of podcast episodes
Good to know
Subscriber-only and DRM-protected episodes, such as Spotify exclusives, cannot be fetched
Speakers are not labeled yet; the transcript is a single timestamped flow
A one-hour episode uses one hour of credit after the free 30 minutes
iPhone and iPad only; the website can start a transcription and hand it to the app
Simple, Honest Pricing
No subscription. No account. Buy credits when you need them — they never expire.
Free
$0
30 minutes included with the app. No strings attached.
1 Hour
$1.99
Perfect for occasional use. Credits never expire.
4 Hours
Best value$5.99
Best value for regular transcription needs.
12 Hours
$14.99
For power users and professionals. Credits never expire.
FAQ
Common questions
- Does it work with Spotify podcasts?
- Yes for public episodes. Share the episode from Spotify to AnyScribe or paste the open.spotify.com link. Spotify exclusives and subscriber-only shows are protected and cannot be fetched.
- Can I transcribe a whole podcast series?
- You transcribe one episode at a time. Each transcript is saved in your library with full-text search, so a series builds up into a searchable archive.
- How long does a one-hour episode take?
- Usually a few minutes. The app downloads the audio, transcribes it in the cloud and writes the summary, and you can keep using your phone meanwhile.
- Are transcripts stored on your servers?
- No. Transcripts live on your device and in your iCloud. Audio is processed by the transcription provider and not kept after the transcript is returned.
Start Transcribing for Free
30 minutes of free transcription. No account needed. No subscription ever.
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