# Transcribe Private Voice Notes — Speech to Text Notes, Offline

> Offline voice recorder with on-device AI transcription and summaries. (iPhone/iPad app by Siddharth Sathyam.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcribe-private-voice-notes/id6756297503 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Siddharth Sathyam](https://appshunter.io/developer/968138988)
- Category: Productivity, Business
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 11 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China) and 2 more
- Released: 2025-12-23
- Data updated: 2026-09-29
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcribe-private-voice-notes/id6756297503/reviews.md

## What is Transcribe Private Voice Notes?

Transcription that works 100% offline. Your voice never leaves your phone -- ever.

Record meetings, lectures, and interviews. Get a live transcript and AI summaries with action items, all processed entirely on your device. No cloud, no account, no internet required. Start recording in 3 taps.

Note: no App Store app can record phone calls -- iOS doesn't allow it.

FREE ON EVERY DEVICE
• Unlimited recordings, no time limit
• Full on-device transcription of every recording
• Works on any iPhone or iPad running iOS 26 -- no Apple Intelligence needed

PRO ON EVERY DEVICE
• Export to compressed M4A audio, PDF and SRT subtitles
• Share the original audio
• Encrypted backup of your library with scheduled reminders
• Transcribe in 22 languages

AI FEATURES (Pro, Apple Intelligence devices)
• Summaries with key points and action items
• Ask AI anything about a recording: "What did we decide?"
• Auto-detects meetings, lectures, and interviews
• Chapters for long recordings
• Delivery coaching -- pacing and filler-word feedback for practice talks
• "Since last time" recap for recurring meetings -- never re-explain what already happened
• Email follow-up drafts from your summary and action items

RECORD SMARTER (free)
• Mark moments as they happen -- flag a decision or to-do, then jump straight to it later
• Name Ping -- see exactly when your own name came up
• Time Box -- set a target length before you start and see if you're on track
• Coverage Checklist -- list what to cover, check items off as you go
• Start a recording from Control Center without opening the app

ORGANIZE YOUR WAY
• Custom folders with colors and icons
• Tags for instant filtering, plus smart folders for Favorites, Recent, Meetings, Lectures
• Search across your entire library
• Adjustable playback speed

100% ON-DEVICE. ALWAYS.
Your voice never leaves your device. No cloud upload, no server processing, no data collection. Recording, transcription, and AI summaries all run locally using Apple's Speech and Foundation Models frameworks.

WORKS FULLY OFFLINE
Record, transcribe, and get AI summaries anywhere -- on flights, in hospitals, in secure facilities, in airplane mode. No internet ever required.

WHY PROFESSIONALS CHOOSE TRANSCRIBE

Lawyers & Legal Professionals
Attorney-client privilege stays privileged.

Medical Professionals
No cloud uploads, no third-party data exposure.

Journalists
Protect your sources. Nothing to subpoena from a server.

Students
Record lectures without WiFi. Get AI study guides.

Business Professionals
Never miss a meeting detail. GDPR-friendly by design -- nothing uploaded, nothing to breach.

MORE
• Karaoke-Style Playback -- words highlight in sync as the audio plays
• Multi-Language Support -- transcribe in 22 languages, AI summaries in 16; your device's default language is free, other languages are Pro
• Universal App -- one purchase for iPhone, iPad, and Mac

LESS THAN A CLOUD TRANSCRIPTION SERVICE ($100+/YR)
• No per-minute billing, no usage caps
• $39.99/yr, or a one-time lifetime option

PRICING

Free Forever (all devices):
• Unlimited recordings
• Full transcription
• Mark, Name Ping, Time Box, Coverage Checklist

Pro (Apple Intelligence devices):
• Unlimited AI summaries & Ask AI
• Photo-aware summaries and agenda scanning (iOS 27)
• Additional transcription languages
• Library backup & export
• Monthly ($9.99), annual ($39.99), or lifetime ($99.99) options

DEVICE REQUIREMENTS

Recording & Transcription (FREE):
• Any iPhone or iPad with iOS/iPadOS 26.0+

AI Features (Pro):
• iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, or newer
• iPad with M1 chip or newer
• Apple Intelligence enabled in Settings
• Summarize with a Photo and Snap the Agenda require iOS 27

Download now. Your voice never leaves your device.

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## Key features

- 100% offline operation
- On-device AI transcription
- AI-powered summaries with action items
- Customizable folders and tags
- Real-time transcription
- Multi-language support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Premium | $39.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Access | $99.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcribe-private-voice-notes/id6756297503/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love the privacy

*2026-06-02*

Easy to use transcription app with AI fully on device. On device AI makes me feel a lot better with maintaining privacy and confidentiality.

**Developer response:** Hey there! It's fantastic to hear you enjoy the app's privacy features and user-friendly design! We completely understand how important confidentiality is, and we're thrilled that our on-device AI helps you feel secure. If you have any additional details or suggestions, we’d love to hear them!

## Frequently asked questions about Transcribe Private Voice Notes

### Does Transcribe have ads?

No, Transcribe is ad-free. The app is free to use for unlimited recordings and full transcription, with an optional Pro subscription for AI features.

### What devices support Transcribe's AI features?

AI features, including summaries and 'Ask AI Anything', require Apple Intelligence devices like the iPhone 15 Pro or newer, or iPads with an M1 chip or newer. Apple Intelligence must be enabled in settings.

### How much does Transcribe cost?

The core app, offering unlimited recordings and full transcription, is free on all devices. The Pro version with AI features is available via a 7-day free trial, with subscription options for Weekly Premium at $6.99/P7D and Annual Premium at $49.99/P1Y.

### Can I use Transcribe without an internet connection?

Yes, Transcribe works completely offline. You can record, transcribe, and even get AI summaries anywhere, without needing an internet connection.

### How often is Transcribe updated?

The latest version is 1.8.3, last updated on June 24, 2026. Updates typically include new features, performance improvements, and bug fixes.

### What languages does Transcribe support?

Transcribe supports transcription in 22 languages. AI summaries are available in 16 languages, offering broad usability for international users.

### How does Transcribe compare to cloud-based services like Otter.ai?

Transcribe prioritizes privacy by processing all audio on-device, meaning your voice never leaves your device. It also offers offline functionality, unlike cloud-only services.

### What is the age rating for Transcribe?

Transcribe has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including students and professionals.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.19.1 — 2026-09-28

Version 1.19.0 improves transcription reliability on older devices and adds photo context to AI summaries.

• Fixed a bug where some devices incorrectly showed "language not supported"
• Older devices without on-device speech AI now get automatic dictation-based transcription instead of failing
• Attach a photo of a whiteboard or agenda -- during recording or afterward -- and the AI summary can catch names, dates, and figures the audio missed (newest devices)
• Tap an attached photo to view it full-screen
• New app icon
• Simplified pricing: Monthly, Annual, and Lifetime
• Many stability improvements

100% private. Works fully offline. Your audio never leaves your device.

### 1.19.0 — 2026-09-25

This update adds smarter ways to capture context and improves reliability:

• New: scan a photographed agenda before recording to auto-fill your Coverage Checklist
• New: attach a photo (whiteboard, slide, printed agenda) to a summary for extra context
• Removed the Enhanced AI Summaries downloadable model after further testing found it unreliable
• General stability improvements

100% private. Works fully offline. Your audio never leaves your device.

### 1.18.2 — 2026-09-23

Version 1.18.1 polishes live transcription, recording safety, and export and backup.

• Live transcript is steadier: words no longer jump around while you speak
• Faster start when you tap Record
• Recovered or damaged recordings are now handled gracefully
• Library statuses now show correctly
• Quiet-recording safety net: you are warned when the microphone hears almost nothing
• The upgrade screen now fits smaller phones
• Clearer export and backup wording: compressed M4A audio, and backup with scheduled reminders
• Search now finds text anywhere in long recordings
• Backup and Restore are safer, and you can cancel them
• Fixed importing audio through the Share extension
• Many stability and speed improvements

100% private. Works fully offline. Your audio never leaves your device.

### 1.18.1 — 2026-09-23

Version 1.18.1 polishes live transcription, recording safety, and export and backup.

• Live transcript is steadier: words no longer jump around while you speak
• Faster start when you tap Record
• Recovered or damaged recordings are now handled gracefully
• Library statuses now show correctly
• Quiet-recording safety net: you are warned when the microphone hears almost nothing
• The upgrade screen now fits smaller phones
• Clearer export and backup wording: compressed M4A audio, and backup with scheduled reminders
• Search now finds text anywhere in long recordings
• Backup and Restore are safer, and you can cancel them
• Fixed importing audio through the Share extension
• Many stability and speed improvements

100% private. Works fully offline. Your audio never leaves your device.

### 1.18.0 — 2026-09-20

Version 1.18.0 makes live transcription faster and more reliable.

• Faster start: words appear sooner after you tap Record
• Live transcript keeps up with your voice, and the view follows the latest words
• Smooth word-by-word highlighting while you play back recordings
• Calmer, Voice Memos-style live waveform
• Fixed: pausing, resuming or a phone-call interruption no longer loses your transcript
• Fixed: a new recording no longer shows leftovers from the previous one
• Fixed: the last words you speak are now saved when you stop
• Search now finds words anywhere in long recordings
• Redesigned Dynamic Island and Lock Screen recording controls with working Pause, Resume and Stop
• Fixed Summarize with a Photo on Apple Intelligence devices
• Pro: export MP3, PDF and subtitles, share original audio, and encrypt your backups
• Fixed exports that could produce an empty file
• Many stability and speed improvements

100% private. Works fully offline. Your audio never leaves your device.

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