OpenWhispr: Voice to Text

OpenWhispr: Voice to Text

Voice Transcription & Notes

6 ratings
5 reviews
Free
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 5, 2026
  • September 15, 2026

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This AI-powered tool acts as a voice keyboard, notepad, and meeting recorder. Dictate messages, capture conversations with speaker identification, and maintain privacy with an on-device mode. It integrates seamlessly across various apps for hands-free writing and note-taking.

✓System-wide voice keyboard
✓AI-powered text cleanup
✓Speaker recognition for meetings
✓On-device private mode
✓Markdown notes with search
✓Google Calendar integration
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What's New in OpenWhispr

1.2

September 15, 2026

Customize your dictation cleanup instructions to better match your writing style. We’ve improved onboarding and made on-device speech model downloads more reliable. Fixed an issue that could incorrectly block cloud dictation with an update-required message, plus issues affecting workspace syncing, note titles, keyboard access, and subscriptions. Added a tracking permission prompt and updated our privacy policy to explain optional analytics and advertising measurement. Additional stability and performance improvements.

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User reviews

unusable

Can’t even get through the onboarding flow and install the keyboard, keyboard is not selectable and there’s no way to get to any other part of the app or skip the onboarding. Phone stayed in dictation mode and there was no way to turn it off other than uninstalling. This wasn't ready for production

No option for cloud providers

Unfortunately no option to bring my own api key. I have it setup exactly how I want on desktop so that should be an option here as well.

The app doesn’t allow me to download the local model. It gives me an error

The developers say in the description that the app is open source, but only the desktop version is open source. The mobile version is not open source, so there is no way to verify what data it sends, where it sends it, or whether any information is being sent to the cloud. Since the mobile app’s source code is not public, there is no way to independently confirm this.
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Good start

Love that this is coming to mobile, but the real killer feature for this would be using self hosted models (not on phone) like the desktop app. Perhaps unlocked by a one time payment?

i’d like to like this app, but…

I have a PhD. I was awarded that by an Ivy League school after a great deal of work. And one of the things I learned in earning that was do not rush your work to completion if it’s not complete.. So in trying to get this app operational, it literally does not go beyond step four of nine as it tells you on the upper left-hand corner of the app. There’s definitely nothing you can do after that for it to proceed. There’s no icon you can tap on. There’s no link you can tap on there is nothing.. So having used computers since they came out 40+ years ago, I am not happy with partially completed projects.. Improve this to be as good as you know you can be and I’ll be happy to revise the rating and the review.
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FAQ

Does OpenWhispr have ads?

Yes, OpenWhispr contains advertisements. As a free application, ads are displayed to support its development and ongoing services.

What are the subscription options for OpenWhispr Pro?

OpenWhispr Pro offers two subscription tiers: $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year. These subscriptions unlock unlimited cloud transcription and increased meeting recording hours.

How does OpenWhispr handle privacy?

OpenWhispr offers a private mode that runs entirely on your device, ensuring your audio never leaves your phone. The app also states it never sells user data.

What is the update frequency for OpenWhispr?

The app was last updated on September 15, 2026, with version 1.2. This indicates a recent update, suggesting active development and maintenance.

Can I use OpenWhispr on my computer?

Yes, OpenWhispr syncs with a dedicated desktop application available for Mac, allowing you to access your notes across devices.

What languages does OpenWhispr support?

OpenWhispr supports over 100 languages and allows users to switch between them on the fly. This extensive language support is available even in the free version.

How accurate is the transcription in OpenWhispr?

The app claims AI cleanup removes filler words and handles punctuation for sharper text. Users can also train a custom dictionary to improve accuracy for specific terms.

What are the limitations of the free version of OpenWhispr?

The free version includes 2,000 words of cloud transcription per week and 5 hours of meeting recording per month. On-device transcription is unlimited and free.