# Tom: Transcribe Audio & Video — Transcriber offline manager

> Local, secure, and fast speech-to-text transcription for audio and video files. (iPhone/iPad app by Marco Tini.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tom-transcribe-audio-and-video/id6740499560 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Marco Tini](https://appshunter.io/developer/544232459)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: $9.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 49 MB
- Languages: British English, Arabic, Bangla, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France) and 34 more
- Released: 2025-01-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tom-transcribe-audio-and-video/id6740499560/reviews.md

## What is Tom?

Transcribe audio & video with the engine that fits the job — three options, all 100% on-device.

Tom turns sound into clean, editable text right on your iPhone. Lectures, WhatsApp voice notes, screen recordings, interviews, podcasts, long meetings — pick your engine, drop in the file, read the transcript. No account, no upload, no subscription.

Built originally for a friend who is deaf, Tom is for anyone who needs to read what was said.

CHOOSE YOUR ENGINE

• Apple Speech — fast, low memory, built into iOS. Great default for live recording and short files. 25 languages.
• Whisper — OpenAI's recognizer, running locally. Six sizes from Tiny (80 MB) to Large v3 (3.1 GB), including Turbo for the best speed/quality balance. Up to 99 languages.
• Parakeet v3 — high-accuracy European transcription from FluidAudio, on-device. 25 European languages. Apple Silicon, iOS 17+.

Not happy with the result? Re-transcribe the same file with a different engine in one tap — the previous version is kept in the version history, so you can compare and switch back.

KEY FEATURES

• Live recording — tap once and watch the transcript appear as you speak.
• File import — any video from your library, or audio files from Files (including WhatsApp voice notes saved to Files).
• Multiple engines + re-transcribe — pick Apple Speech, Whisper, or Parakeet per file, and re-run the same audio through a different engine without losing the previous transcript.
• Editable segments — long-press any segment to fix a word the recognizer got wrong. Your edit stays on the device.
• Subtitle export — save any transcript as plain text, SubRip (.srt) or WebVTT (.vtt) for accessible video.
• Player with smart controls — tap-to-seek, follow the highlighted segment as it plays, skip ±10 seconds, and switch speed to 1.5x or 2x.
• Honest hallucination flag — when Whisper invents text on silence or music, suspect segments are clearly marked so you can verify or remove them. We never silently strip your transcript.
• Long files — chunked processing for meetings, lectures, conferences and full episodes.
• Model management — downloaded Whisper and Parakeet models live in Documents, visible in the Files app. Delete a model from Settings or from Files to reclaim space anytime.
• Wi-Fi only downloads — optional, on by default, so large models never eat your cellular data.
• Smart storage — save transcriptions with custom titles, search by title or content.
• Activity log for transparency on every step.

WHO IS IT FOR

• Students extracting notes from long lectures, videos, or screen recordings.
• Professionals transcribing interviews, meetings, or lengthy audio files.
• WhatsApp users who want to read voice messages instead of listening.
• Content creators turning audio or video into text or subtitles for TikTok, Reels, Shorts, or blog posts.
• Podcasters making episodes accessible with .srt subtitles.
• Anyone who is deaf or hard of hearing and needs reliable, private transcription.

WHY CHOOSE TOM

Most transcription apps upload your audio to a server. Tom does the opposite: every engine — Apple Speech, Whisper, Parakeet — runs entirely on your iPhone. No account, no upload, no subscription. With multiple engines, re-transcribe-and-compare, segment editing, subtitle export, and a hallucination flag that doesn't lie to you, Tom covers the whole flow from "I said this" to "here's a clean text I can share" — without ever sending a byte off your device.

Note: the app needs permission for the microphone (live recording), the photo library (video import), and Apple's speech recognition. Your audio stays on your device. Whisper and Parakeet models are downloaded once on first use.

## Key features

- 100% local processing
- Handles long audio files (2-3 hours)
- Speaker identification
- Multilingual support
- Search and manage transcriptions
- Copy or export text

## Chart rankings

- #194 in Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tom-transcribe-audio-and-video/id6740499560/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great app‼️

*2025-01-21*

Fantastic job by the developers ‼️ thank you 🙏 

Does as promises. Simple clean design. 

Future updates I would love the ability to add links to transcribe eg, YT, podcasts, classroom videos, etc This will be a game changer for all teachers & students that will love this free app ♥️

## Frequently asked questions about Tom

### What is Transcriber offline manager?

Transcriber offline manager is a productivity app that converts audio and video files into text. It performs all transcriptions locally on your device, ensuring privacy and security.

### Does Transcriber offline manager require an internet connection?

No, Transcriber offline manager is designed to work entirely offline. All processing and transcription happen directly on your device, meaning no internet connection is needed.

### What is the price of Transcriber offline manager?

Transcriber offline manager is a paid app, priced at $9.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features.

### How long can audio files be for transcription?

The app can handle long audio files, up to 2 or 3 hours in length. This makes it suitable for transcribing lectures, meetings, or interviews.

### Does Transcriber offline manager support multiple speakers?

Yes, Transcriber offline manager features speaker identification, automatically detecting multiple speakers in your recordings to make the text easier to follow.

### What languages does Transcriber offline manager support?

The app offers multilingual support for transcription in languages including Italian, English (US/UK), Spanish, French, and German, with more languages potentially available.

### How often is Transcriber offline manager updated?

The app was last updated on April 15, 2026, with version 1.0.5. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.

### What devices is Transcriber offline manager available on?

Transcriber offline manager is available for iPhone and iPad devices. It is designed for Apple's mobile operating systems.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.7 — 2026-07-16

This update includes bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.0.6 — 2026-05-28

Engine choice — Tom now ships three transcription engines, all on-device. Pick the one that fits the file:

• Apple Speech — fast, built into iOS, great default.
• Whisper — six sizes (Tiny, Base, Small, Medium, Turbo, Large v3) up to 99 languages.
• Parakeet v3 — high-accuracy European transcription via FluidAudio.

Re-transcribe with a different engine — not happy with the result? Re-run the same audio through another engine in one tap. The previous transcript is kept in a per-file version history so you can compare and switch back at any time.

Settings, redesigned — System / Advanced sections, language filter that greys out engines that don't speak your locale, inline download button with real progress and clear error messages.

Honest hallucination flag — when Whisper invents text on silence or music, suspect segments are now clearly marked in the detail view. We flag, we never silently strip.

Model management from Files — downloaded Whisper and Parakeet models live in the Documents folder. Browse, audit, and delete them straight from the Files app, or use the new "Downloaded models" list in Settings.

Wi-Fi only downloads — optional toggle (on by default) so large model downloads never run on cellular.

Quality and reliability — robust Whisper download with disk-space pre-checks, automatic ANE→GPU fallback on older devices, special-token cleanup, distinct "Loading model…" phase indicator, and a Cancel button that actually stops mid-run.

Requires iOS 17. Built for iPhone and iPad.

### 1.0.5 — 2026-04-15

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.0.4 — 2025-09-24

Updated with the modern iOS 26 interface

### 1.0.3 — 2025-08-21

Bug fixes and performance improvements

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