This app offers on-device speech-to-text transcription powered by AI. It prioritizes user privacy by processing all audio locally, with options for free offline use or a one-time purchase for enhanced features and accuracy. Advanced users can also connect to their own Whisper servers.
1.4.0
August 22, 2026
What's new in 1.4.0: - Dictation keeps working if the keyboard closes or is interrupted, and your text is inserted only in the app where you started recording. - AI cleanup no longer delays your text. If cleanup takes too long, LocalWhisper inserts your transcription right away, with your dictionary replacements applied. - The keyboard now shows a cleanup phase with a subtle animation. It respects the Reduce Motion setting. - Returning to your app after activation is faster. - If recording stops working in the background, the keyboard detects it sooner and lets you reconnect with one tap. FIXES - Fixed a crash during AI cleanup of long dictations (about three minutes and over). - Fixed keyboard detection on iOS 26.4 and later. - Fixed audio playback on AirPods after dictation. - Fixed rare cases where text could be inserted into the wrong app.
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No, LocalWhisper does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use with an optional one-time purchase for Pro features, ensuring an uninterrupted user experience.
LocalWhisper offers a free tier with no word limits or subscriptions. A one-time purchase, priced less than a coffee, unlocks more powerful AI models and Apple Neural Engine acceleration for enhanced accuracy and speed.
The latest version of LocalWhisper is 1.3.0, last updated on June 1, 2026. Updates typically focus on improving performance, accuracy, and adding new features based on user feedback and AI advancements.
LocalWhisper is available for iPhone and iPad devices. Its on-device processing ensures that your dictations remain private regardless of the supported Apple hardware.
LocalWhisper has an age rating of 4+. This indicates that the app is considered suitable for general audiences and does not contain content that would be inappropriate for young children.
Yes, the free tier of LocalWhisper works completely offline. You can transcribe your voice without an internet connection, making it ideal for use in any situation.
LocalWhisper is designed with privacy as its core architecture. All voice processing and transcription occur entirely on your device, meaning your data is never uploaded, stored, or shared with any third parties.
LocalWhisper offers three transcription modes: Free, which uses a capable Whisper model offline; Pro, which unlocks faster and more accurate models with Apple Neural Engine acceleration via a one-time purchase; and Server, allowing connection to your own Whisper server for maximum control.