Whisper Notes - Speech to Text

Whisper Notes - Speech to Text

Offline Transcription & Memos

562 ratings
303 reviews
#9 in paid Productivity
🔧 Utilities
📊 Productivity
$6.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 4, 2023
  • August 11, 2026

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This app provides accurate, on-device transcription of audio and video files in over 100 languages. It offers a secure, offline experience with no subscriptions or cloud uploads. Easily record or import files and export transcripts with timestamps.

100% offline transcription
Record voice or import audio/video
Supports 100+ languages
Export transcripts with timestamps
Lock screen widget for quick capture
Secure, on-device data storage
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What's New in Whisper Notes

1.8.6

August 11, 2026

New Features - Translation — translate any note right inside the app, with the original and translation shown side by side, paragraph by paragraph. Runs 100% on your device — your notes never leave your iPhone. (Requires iOS 18.) - New Shortcuts action: "Stop Recording and Get Transcription" — end a recording and get the text in one step, perfect for automations. - Export transcripts as TXT files, with speaker labels included. - Edit an entire note directly from the transcript view. Recording & Transcription - Fixed recordings losing their first seconds when an Apple Watch or Bluetooth headset was connected. - Spoken punctuation ("comma", "period", ...) now works with every transcription model. - Fixed the Parakeet model failing to load for some users — it now repairs itself automatically. - Failed transcriptions now reliably show a Retry button, and the record button no longer gets stuck after an error. Stability & Fixes - Widgets no longer stop working after an app update. - Search filters (date, category) now work on their own, without typing a search first. - Playback highlighting no longer makes text shift while you follow along. - Copying multiple notes with timestamps now keeps them in chronological order. - Stability improvements and crash fixes throughout.

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This app rose +1 position in Productivity chart.

Last updated on August 17, 2026.

User reviews

Good value

Great for value, sometime stop recording when we re not responding. Or record videos. But overall recommended 👌🏻

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Top-Notch Transcriptions

I have tried several transcription apps, and WhisperNotes is the by far the most accurate. A rough estimate is that for my sermons it is 100% accurate in the words, and 95% accurate for the punctuation.

It was quite refreshing to find great results with WhisperNotes after being constantly frustrated during multiple attempts with other transcription apps.
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Sehr gute Sprechererkennung, aber Worterkennung auf iOS aktuell nicht praxistauglich für mich

Ich würde die App gern beruflich zur Transkription von Gesprächsprotokollen (Interviews von Verkehrspsychologischen Explorationen mit starkem Dialekteinschlag) nutzen. Die Sprechererkennung ist die beste, die ich bisher in einer App gesehen habe, und die synchrone Wiedergabe beim Korrigieren (Text antippen, direkt an die Stelle im Audio springen) ist richtig gut durchdacht und macht das Nachbearbeiten sehr angenehm. Da merkt man, das jemand wirklich den Endnutzer im Kopf hatte.

Ein Wunsch bleibt jedoch und macht die App am Ende aktuell noch nicht für mich nutzbar: Auf iOS läuft offenbar ein komprimiertes Whisper-Modell (ca. 600 MB), während für Mac laut FAQ explizit Whisper Large V3 Turbo angeboten wird. Bei stark dialektgefärbter, spontaner Sprache führt das bei mir auf dem iPhone 17 zu spürbar mehr Fehlern als auf dem Desktop mit dem größeren Modell.

Mein Vorschlag: eine optionale, klar gekennzeichnete Einstellung für ein größeres Whisper-Modell auf iOS, gerne mit Warnhinweis und Geräte-Check, damit Nutzer mit leistungsfähigeren Geräten auf eigenen Wunsch mehr Genauigkeit gegen etwas mehr Rechenzeit tauschen können. Wenn das möglich ist, wäre es perfekt.

Insgesamt ein sehr durchdachtes, komplett lokales Tool mit fairem Einmalpreis. Mit größerem Modell auf iOS wäre es für professionelle Anwendungsfälle wie meinen noch überzeugender.
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Misplaced needs more refining

I purchased the app for accurate Hindi and English lecture transcription. Despite using Whisper Large V3 Turbo and Accurate mode with the appropriate settings, the transcripts contained frequent mistakes, missed words and inaccurate sentences. The app did not work satisfactorily for the purpose for which I purchased it, so I have applied for refun. Kindly don’t get discouraged by my review it is no doubt a very viable and economic option but it needs more refining or else its a perfect app
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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Recordings disappearing after transcription

Bug

Transcription process getting stuck at 1%

Bug

Crashes on certain iOS/iPadOS versions

Bug

Inability to import audio files consistently

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Add support for speaker diarization

Feature

Implement real-time transcription mode

Feature

Allow customization of hotkey/shortcut

Feature

Improve integration with Apple Shortcuts

Feature

Provide option to choose transcription model size

Feature

FAQ

Does Whisper Notes work completely offline?

Yes, the app is designed to work 100% offline. Your audio recordings and transcriptions never leave your device, making it ideal for use in areas with no internet connection or for enhanced privacy.

What languages does the app support?

It supports over 100 languages, which are automatically detected. This broad language support allows for versatile transcription needs across various linguistic contexts.

How is the app priced?

The app uses a one-time purchase model, providing access to all features on both iOS and Mac devices. There are no subscriptions, in-app purchases, or advertisements.

Can I transcribe content from other apps like WhatsApp?

Yes, you can import audio or video from other apps, including WhatsApp. This allows you to extract subtitles from videos or transcribe voice messages without uploading them to the cloud.

Where is my data stored?

All your data, including recordings and transcripts, is stored exclusively on your device. The app developers have no access to your data, ensuring maximum privacy and security.