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This app converts your voice into text directly on your device, ensuring complete privacy. It works offline and offers various accuracy models, with options to import audio/video files and customize vocabulary.
What's New in Private Transcribe
1.2.4
October 23, 2026
• Private Transcribe now speaks Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Japanese, Korean and Chinese: the whole app follows your device’s language • Watch the words appear while your recording is transcribed • Find in a transcript: every match is highlighted, and the arrows step through them • Skip back or ahead 15 seconds, or tap the progress bar to jump; the line being played stays in view • Hold a timestamped line to copy just that line • Nothing lost by accident: discarding a recording, leaving the Record tab mid-recording and closing unsaved edits now ask first, and a phone running out of space stops the recording and keeps it • Cleaner transcripts: notes like “[Music]” are left out, and a line repeated over and over appears once • On a device set to a language other than English, the first download is now the multilingual model, so your own language transcribes right away • Model downloads say when they’re waiting for a connection, and offer to switch to the new model when done • Clearer messages when a purchase waits for approval, was made before, or can’t reach the store • Search ignores accents, Japanese and Chinese transcripts show a real word count, and text is easier to read • As always: every word is transcribed on your device, never uploaded
MoreSubscriptions & In-App Purchases
$9.99
Private Transcribe Pro
Removes ads, unlocks translation and .txt/.srt export.
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FAQ
Does Private Transcribe have ads?
Yes, Private Transcribe is supported by advertisements. A one-time in-app purchase can permanently remove all ads.
What is the price of Private Transcribe?
Private Transcribe is free to use. There is an optional one-time in-app purchase to unlock premium features and remove ads.
How accurate is Private Transcribe?
Accuracy varies by the chosen speech model, ranging from 'Quick' for short notes to 'Best' for high accuracy in noisy environments or with accents. The 'Balanced' model is recommended for everyday use.
Can Private Transcribe work without an internet connection?
Yes, after downloading a speech model once, Private Transcribe works entirely offline. This allows for transcription in airplane mode or areas with no signal.
What languages does Private Transcribe support?
The app supports over 99 languages for transcription. Specific models are available optimized for English, and others are multilingual.
What file formats can Private Transcribe import?
You can import audio and video files in formats such as m4a, mp3, wav, aac, mp4, and mov. The app will transcribe the audio track from these files.
How often is Private Transcribe updated?
The app was last updated on October 23, 2026, indicating active development. Version 1.2.4 is the latest release.
What devices is Private Transcribe available on?
Private Transcribe is available on iPhone and iPad devices, as indicated by its supported devices list.






