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The FTW Transcriber

The FTW Transcriber enables audio transcription anywhere on your Android device!

Tyger Valley Systems · com.tygervalleysystems.FTWT4A

Not rated yet 10K+ downloads v8.4 2.6 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version
v8.4 (78)
Updated
Jan 5, 2026 (9 months ago)
APK size
2.6 MB
Requires
Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support
Any (no native code)
Category
Business (app)
Permissions
11 (4 sensitive)
Website
tygervalleysystems.com
Developer contact
[email protected]

About this APK

The FTW Transcriber is an app by Tyger Valley Systems in the Business category. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

Since version 5.0, the minimum Android version rose from 4.1 to 8.0. It asks for 11 permissions, 4 of them sensitive, including read media video, read shared storage and modify shared storage. It asks for the same permissions as version 8.3. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

What's new in v8.4

Bug Fixes

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Audio transcription software for Android devices. Transcribe wherever you are! (*** THIS APP DOES NOT TRANSCRIBE AUTOMATICALLY - IT ENABLES YOU TO TYPE THE TEXT MANUALLY. ***) This is the Android version of the FTW Transcriber, the widely-used Windows audio transcription software for manual transcribers. Why not use your Android smartphone or tablet for audio transcription? Think audio transcription has to be done at your desk? Not any more. With The FTW Transcriber for Android you can transcribe and earn wherever you are – in the dentist’s waiting-room, while relaxing on the sofa, sitting on the train or bus… literally anywhere! Now COMPATIBLE with foot pedals, physical keyboards and headphones - or just use it with the on-screen buttons. Features: - superior sound quality for trouble-free transcription - automatic adding of time-stamps and frame numbers - huge time-saver! (optional) - on-screen buttons or fully compatible with USB keyboards - simple-to-use word processor built in - timestamp formatting - add them in the format of your choice - hotkeys for common transcription phrases like "overtalking" or "unclear" - plays video files with visuals displayed - saves transcripts in .txt format - great support, feedback welcomed - regular free updates - free trial only plays the first two minutes of audio More features coming soon! Playable file types include: Mp3, wav, mp4, 3gp, ogg, flac, aac and m4a, but other types such as wma, flv, ftr, dss and ds2 can be played by converting them to mp3 or wav on your desktop first. For a full list of playable file types, visit: http://developer.android.com/guide/appendix/media-formats.html Compatible Foot Pedals: Infinity USB2 Olympus RS31H, RS28H, RS27H Philips ACC series Compatible Physical Keyboards: Any USB or Bluetooth keyboard IMPORTANT: Bluetooth devices can be connected to your phone without an adapter, but to connect USB foot pedals and keyboards to your Android device you will probably need an adapter. Please read this page carefully: https://www.theftwtranscriber.com/ftwt4a/ Before leaving a negative review, please contact us at [email protected] with any feedback so that we can attempt to address your issue. All correspondence will be answered. Thank you!

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v5.0. Since v8.3 it requires Android 8.0+.

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jan 5, 2026.
  • Certificate issued to “Dmitri Lapushkin” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
  • Same certificate as the 3 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

  • Developer signature verified Jan 5, 2026
  • Validated against Google Play Jan 5, 2026
  • Signed byCN=Dmitri Lapushkin
  • Signing certificate (SHA-1)6E:91:72:13:AB:CF:D8:4A:0B:EE:E5:A8:CC:34:C4:80:04:71:D0:3D
  • File MD52bf59503e41d4affeb07e7b6bacecce0
  • Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (11)

The FTW Transcriber requests 11 permissions, 4 of them sensitive.

Required hardware & features

The FTW Transcriber APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of The FTW Transcriber for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 8.0 or later. Version 8.2 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 7.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 8.2 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is The FTW Transcriber free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is The FTW Transcriber APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 3 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 2bf59503e41d4affeb07e7b6bacecce0.

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