# Private Transcribe — Offline AI Speech to Text

> Offline AI Speech to Text (iPhone/iPad app by Nelson Lai.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-transcribe/id6758640839 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nelson Lai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477911199)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 52 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-02-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-transcribe/id6758640839/reviews.md

## What is Private Transcribe?

Speech to text without the cloud. Private Transcribe converts your voice into accurate text entirely on your device — the audio is processed by Whisper AI running locally, so nothing you say is ever uploaded, analyzed, or stored on a server.

HOW IT WORKS
1. Download a speech model once (from 78 MB)
2. Tap the mic and talk — a live waveform shows you're being heard
3. Your words appear as text. Copy, edit, share, or export.

After the one-time model download, no internet connection is ever needed. Transcribe on a plane, in the field, in a basement lab — anywhere.

PICK YOUR ACCURACY
Unlike cloud transcription apps, you choose the engine:
• Quick — instant results for short notes
• Balanced — everyday speed and accuracy (recommended)
• Accurate — handles noise and accents
• Professional — maximum accuracy for meetings and interviews
English-optimized models are fastest; multilingual models understand 99+ languages, including Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Hindi, and Arabic.

BUILT FOR REAL WORK
• Voice memos that become editable text
• Meeting notes and interview transcription
• Lecture capture for students
• Drafting messages, emails, and ideas by voice
• Journaling — speak your thoughts, keep them private

EVERYTHING YOU NEED
• Searchable, editable transcription history, grouped by date
• Word counts and per-recording playback
• Copy or share any transcript in one tap
• Auto-copy each result to the clipboard (optional)
• Dark interface designed for long sessions

GO PRO (ONE-TIME PURCHASE)
A single upgrade — never a subscription — removes all ads permanently, adds speech translation from 99+ languages into English text, and unlocks exporting transcripts as .txt files or .srt subtitles with timestamps.

PRIVACY, PLAINLY
Your recordings and transcripts live only on your device. There is no account, no sign-up, and no server that receives your audio — the transcription engine physically runs on your phone. Delete everything at any time from Settings.

If your voice is worth writing down, it's worth keeping private.


## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.2.0 — 2026-08-21

• Pro (one-time purchase): remove all ads, translate 99+ languages into English text, export .txt and .srt subtitle files
• Word counts on every transcript and optional auto-copy to clipboard
• Storage check before large model downloads
• Screen stays awake through long transcriptions
• Updated Whisper engine and latest app runtime
• As always: every word is processed on your device, never uploaded

### 1.1.0 — 2026-07-07

bug fixes

### 1.0.1 — 2026-06-09

fix audio input

### 1.0.0 — 2026-02-05

No release notes.

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