Speech to Text - Sono

Speech to Text - Sono

AI Note Taker

30 ratings
13 reviews
Free
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Lowest price: Free 8 months ago (-100%)


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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 7, 2026
  • July 9, 2026
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This app automatically transcribes and summarizes audio and video content, saving you time. It offers AI-powered chat for asking questions and generating action items, all processed locally on your device for maximum privacy.

✓Unlimited transcription in 99 languages
✓AI summaries and chat
✓On-device processing for privacy
✓Organize recordings in collections
✓Search and share transcripts
✓Export audio and transcripts
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What's New in Speech to Text

3.0.0

July 9, 2026

- Faster, more accurate AI summaries and chat with Apple Intelligence - Home and lock screen widgets - Siri shortcut to start recording - Edit transcripts - Share sheet import - Playback speed control - Add images to recordings - Collection icons - Split view for iPad and Mac - Bug fixes

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Sono Pro Monthly

Monthly subscription for Sono Pro

$3.991 Month
3 Days trial
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User reviews

Sehr gute App

Tolle App! Ich würde mir zusätzlich eine Wörterbuch-Ersatzfunktion wünschen, die den Import und Export von Wörterbüchern ermöglicht. Noch wichtiger - bitte Copy-Button während Live-Transkript ergänzen.

Fantastic App!

This app is great. It has auto-language detection with highly accurate transcriptions for supported languages. I like that I can delete the audio on a per-note basis or have it automatically deleted in the app’s settings to save storage. Thank you, developer!

Incredible

Amazing features, clean UI, super functional, exactly what I needed!! Also a very fair lifetime price!

Excellent App & Amazing Developer

I’ve tested many transcription apps, and Sono has become my favorite. The transcription quality is excellent, and I really appreciate that everything runs locally with a strong focus on privacy.

What impressed me the most is the developer. I reported several bugs and feature suggestions, and every email received a friendly reply. Many of the issues I reported were fixed in the next updates, which shows how much the developer cares about the app and its users.

Sono keeps getting better with every update, and I’m excited to see where it goes next. Highly recommended!

Best wishes from Germany,
Scott 🇩🇪
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Excellent app for offline transcription 👍

Excellent app for offline, on-device transcription. Many formats to export to, including srt, plus Ai features for summarisation and further analysis.

Response from developer

Thank you so much! Really appreciate the support ❤️

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FAQ

What is the longest transcription supported by Sono?

Sono supports regular transcription of voice notes, audio files, and video files up to 8 hours long. Live transcription is supported for up to 2 hours. You can transcribe an unlimited number of recordings.

Is Sono actually fully local and private?

Yes, Sono uses local AI models, meaning all transcription and AI features work on-device. Your data never leaves your device unless you choose to share it. A network connection is only needed to download models.

How long does it take to transcribe audio with Sono?

Live transcription occurs in real time. For audio/video files, transcription takes approximately 5-15% of the recording length on an iPhone 14 Pro. For example, a 20-minute recording takes about 2 minutes to transcribe.

What languages does Sono support for transcription?

Sono offers transcription in 99 languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, and many more. A full list is available in the app's detailed description.

What are the subscription options for Sono Pro?

Sono offers a monthly subscription for $1.99 and an annual subscription for $9.99. Both plans include a 7-day free trial.

Can I export my transcriptions from Sono?

Yes, you can copy and share transcripts in TXT, PDF, DOCX, and SRT formats. You can also export the original recordings.

What AI models does Sono use?

Sono utilizes local models from OpenAI's Whisper and Meta AI's Llama for its transcription and AI features, ensuring all processing happens on your device.

How often is Sono updated?

The latest version of Sono is 2.4.0, and it was last updated on March 25, 2026. This indicates a relatively frequent update schedule.