Transcriptionist

Transcriptionist

Fast, private, speech to text

18 ratings
13 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 18, 2023
  • May 6, 2026

Features

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About

This app converts audio and video soundtracks into text with timestamps. It supports multiple languages and can identify individual speakers. Transcripts can be exported in various formats or used to extract audio clips.

Speech to text conversion
Speaker identification
Timestamped transcripts
Multiple export formats
On-device processing
Custom export formats
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What's New in Transcriptionist

1.16

May 6, 2026

Compatibility updates.

Subscription plans

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User reviews

Best Mac App for Transciptions

I use Transcriptionist daily, to transcribe podcasts, YouTube videos, and any audio content. I love being able to choose from various “brains” to balance speed and accuracy, export formats include everything you could need, and it’s on iPhone and iPad as well!

Unclear how to export

My goal is transcribe audio from meetings with clients into text, then to export said text to private AI to create a summary of the meeting. I love that transcription is handled privately on device, but for the life of me, I cannot figure out how to export the text. The user guide provides instructions to use the “Export” option in the file menu, which does not seem to exist, nor can I find the option anywhere else. I’ll probably reach out to the developer for support, but it shouldn’t be this hard. Using on an M5 iPad Pro.
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Response from developer

Hello! You can export a transcript from an iPad by first opening the file, then tapping on the Document Menu (this is the one that has the name of the transcript itself, and a little V-shaped down arrow) and picking Export, then the type of file you want to export (HTML, Markdown, CSV, etc). This will open a standard iOS Share Sheet where you can pick where to send the exported file. If you need additional help, please get in touch by email, via the Contact Customer Support link inside the app, as we can’t provide detailed support via App Store review responses (by email, we can do things like send screenshots or dig into technical details if there’s a problem). Thanks!

Great but..

It’s great at what it does but I think it should have a one time purchase instead considering it does the same job and will always do the same task in the future. Big Ups to making it so apple like tho!

Not Understanding the High Ratings

Just downloaded and subscribed to this app and right away it repeatedly crashes every time I use the search and replace feature. And why am I having to use the search and replace feature? Because in practically every other sentence there are words that were transcribed incorrectly. The errors are so bad it’s difficult figuring out what was actually said to correct in the transcription. Does it do more than the transcribe feature in Apple Notes and Voice Memos apps? Yes. It will combine multiple separately-recorded audio tracks (say, from a Zoom recording), and include time stamps, allow you to edit/correct it’s errors, change the names it assigns to participants of the audio, etc. - which are all things I need - but with the errors and search/replace (for those errors) crashes make me question whether even the relatively low subscription fee is worth it.
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Response from developer

Hello! I’m sorry to hear that you have encountered a crash while using the search and replace feature. If you get in contact with Customer Support using the link inside the app, we can look into that for you. As far as transcription accuracy goes, no AI transcription is perfect, but Transcriptionist includes a variety of different AI brain sizes — larger ones take up more space and run slower, but provide more accurate transcription — so you can choose the one that suits you best. If your device is powerful enough, we find the “Large (v3 Turbo)” to be a particularly good balance (I use it myself to transcribe hours of audio every week). Hope that helps!

Awesome

Works on device (resource intensive, that’s normal). Better privacy. For (Canadian) French, it works better with the Large brain than others that do have the Canadian option, as opposed to this one.

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FAQ

What languages does Transcriptionist support?

Transcriptionist supports transcription in nearly 100 languages, allowing for versatile use across different linguistic needs.

How does Transcriptionist handle multiple speakers?

If speakers are recorded with separate microphones, Transcriptionist can track who said what and allows you to solo individual voices for clarity.

What export formats are available for transcripts?

Transcripts can be exported in PDF, HTML, Markdown, SRT, VTT, and custom text-based formats, offering flexibility for various uses.

Is my audio processed on device or sent to servers?

Transcriptionist performs transcription on your device, ensuring privacy as no audio or text is sent to their servers.

What are the subscription options for Transcriptionist?

Subscription plans include a monthly option for $3.49 and a yearly option for $19.99, both offering a 7-day free trial.

Can I export audio clips from recordings?

Yes, you can select paragraphs and export their audio in various formats, which is useful for editing or extracting specific quotes.

What is the update frequency for Transcriptionist?

The app was last updated on October 21, 2025, indicating active development and support.

What devices is Transcriptionist available on?

Transcriptionist is compatible with Mac, iPhone, and iPad devices.