# AI Transcription：Local Whisper — Voice Input，Record，Transcribe

> Local, privacy-focused speech-to-text transcription and video subtitle generation. (iPhone/iPad app by 志亮 黎.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-transcriptionlocal-whisper/id6445858353 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [志亮 黎](https://appshunter.io/developer/1159611554)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.71/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 124 MB
- Languages: Arabic, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian and 11 more
- Released: 2023-03-07
- Data updated: 2026-07-19
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-transcriptionlocal-whisper/id6445858353/reviews.md

## What is AI Transcription：Local Whisper?

Experience secure, local-first speech-to-text transcription with AI Transcription.

► Privacy-First Speech-to-Text: Transcription That Runs Directly on Your Device.
► Automatically Taking Notes: Effortlessly Record audio, Receive Accurate Transcripts, and Generate Summaries.
► Subtitle Generation & Editing: Effortlessly Create and Edit Subtitles for Videos with Our Advanced Subtitle Editor.

Works offline, no data leaves your device.

Available in over 90 languages. Trusted by thousands of users. Start for free.


KEY FEATURES:

◼ Record, Voice Notes & Meeting Minutes

- Record meetings for Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams and more.
- Get transcripts for recorded meetings locally.
- Automated meetings notes.

◼ Edit Audio Files

- Reduce ambient noise.
- Trim blank sections.

◼ AI Captions for Videos

- Generate subtitle for videos. Supporting various common video formats.
- Embed subtitles in the videos.

◼ Export & Edit SRT Subtitle Files

- Generate SRT subtitle files for your videos that can be imported into platforms like Final Cut, YouTube, TikTok, and more. This helps you avoid the tedious process of manually typing subtitles, allowing you to create videos more quickly.
- Edit SRT files with the SRT Editor and efficiently spot spelling issues.
- Import and edit SRT files.

◼ Audio to Text Transcription

- Transcribe any audio and video files efficiently.
- Convert podcast into text.
- Convert Youtube into text.

◼ Supports translation to over 90 languages

- For language learners, AI Transcription can help you learn languages through comparative reading.
- For researchers, AI Transcription can help you gather information from foreign language sources.

◼ Hide Sensitive Information

- Detect and hide sensitive information such as phone numbers, names, and addresses in transcripts.

◼ Other Features

- SRT Generator
- LRC Generator
- WebVTT Generator
- Subtitle Generator
- On-Device Whisper
- Merge Subtitles

◼ Learn More

Supported Languages: https://ai.bluepill.life/langs.html
Subscription Agreement and Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Notice: https://ai.bluepill.life/privacy.html

## Key features

- On-device speech-to-text transcription
- Automatic note-taking from recordings
- Subtitle generation and editing for videos
- Audio file editing with noise reduction
- Translation to over 90 languages
- Hiding sensitive information in transcripts

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Monthly | $1.49 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Time Purchase | $24.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 13)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-transcriptionlocal-whisper/id6445858353/reviews.md

### 5/5 — A really great program!

*2026-01-07, version 2.1.13*

It is a very fast and accurate transcription tool. I use it all the time and love it...

### 5/5 — Excellent for Offline Transcribing, Missing One Essential Feature

*2025-08-01, version 2.0.7*

This is the best local transcription app I’ve found. Intuitive and easy-to-use, it’s become a key part of my workflow. I really appreciate its simplicity, offline capability, and accuracy — it’s an ideal tool for professional use. 

The one feature that would make it perfect is speaker diarization — even basic automatic labeling like “Speaker 1,” “Speaker 2,” with the option to rename them later. 

This would be a game-changer for multi-person sessions and make the app a complete solution for coaching professionals like myself.

Are there any plans to add this in a future release?

### 5/5 — Fast and reliable

*2025-04-11, version 1.15.1*

I tried a few file transcription software and all were limited in responce or use. AI Transcription  provodes a very reliable service and a fast speed.

### 1/5 — Use a different app

*2024-12-02, version 1.14.4*

This app has failed me so many times. Don’t bother finding out why download a different app. Or use voice memos on your phone

### 5/5 — Quite useful.

*2024-05-06, version 1.10.2*

Being able to do transcription locally saves a lot of time for me. Once the AI kind of warms up to the tasks, it usually gets the job done nicely. Of course theres "misheard" typos, as well as larger files are best broken up into smaller parts. High Quality mode helps a lot, so that less editing is needed. Overall, it's an amazing piece of software, and I expect it to just get better and better.

### 4/5 — 识别率高

*2024-03-10, version 1.9.3*

速度太慢了，macbook M1的机子，2小时电影花了20小时。

### 1/5 — Not ready for prime time

*2023-10-08, version 1.7.3*

Short memo’s might be fine but anything I tried filed. More product testing required, not stable in current form.

### 1/5 — Promising, needed, not yet reliably useful

*2023-07-21, version 1.5.10*

Great idea, really needed, will be amazing once it improves. Two main issues, downloading models fails, and transcription is only 20-40% accurate (and it's really slow). 

4 hours to transcibe 1 hour of video at 20-40% accuracy is nowhere near good enough.

### 1/5 — Downloads fail - Do not upgrade

*2023-07-21, version 1.5.9*

The upgrade is meant to give access to more specific or large models. The problem is they don’t download. Super slow, and they get to 80%, and fail. They are only 123Mb and 650Mb. Unacceptable.

### 5/5 — Amazing!

*2023-06-16, version 1.5.7*

This is truly fantastic! I simply dragged my audio file into the window, clicked "Trascribe" and the lyrics were generated in under a minute! Thank you!

## Frequently asked questions about AI Transcription：Local Whisper

### Does AI Transcription have ads?

AI Transcription does not contain advertisements. The app is free to start with optional in-app purchases for advanced features and subscription plans.

### What languages does AI Transcription support?

AI Transcription supports translation and transcription in over 90 languages, making it a versatile tool for global communication and content creation.

### How does AI Transcription handle privacy?

AI Transcription is designed with a privacy-first approach, running transcription directly on your device. No data leaves your device, ensuring your audio and transcripts remain secure and private.

### Can AI Transcription be used offline?

Yes, AI Transcription works offline. This means you can transcribe audio, generate subtitles, and take notes even without an internet connection, ensuring functionality anywhere.

### What are the subscription options for AI Transcription?

AI Transcription offers multiple subscription plans, including monthly and yearly options. Some yearly plans include a 7-day free trial.

### What is the age rating for AI Transcription?

AI Transcription has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. It is available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad.

### How often is AI Transcription updated?

The latest version of AI Transcription is 2.2.7, last updated on March 30, 2026. Updates typically bring new features, performance improvements, and bug fixes.

### What kind of video subtitle files can AI Transcription generate?

AI Transcription can generate SRT subtitle files, which are widely compatible with platforms like Final Cut, YouTube, and TikTok. It also supports WebVTT and LRC formats.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3.1 — 2026-07-15

- Fix known issues

### 2.3.0 — 2026-06-09

- Improve performance
- Fix known issues

### 2.2.10 — 2026-05-27

- Improved performance when transcribing videos and audio with mixed languages.
- Fix known issues

### 2.2.7 — 2026-03-30

- Compatible with macOS 26
- Fix known issues

### 2.2.6 — 2026-03-25

- Improve transcription performance
- Fix known issues

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