Whisper Notes - Speech to Text

Whisper Notes - Speech to Text

Offline Transcription & Memos

581 ratings
316 reviews
#11 in paid Productivity
🔧 Utilities
📊 Productivity
$7.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 4, 2023
  • August 22, 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

1.8.7

August 22, 2026

Long notes open instantly - Opening a very long transcript — an hour or more of recording — no longer freezes the app; it now opens in about a second. - Browsing a library full of long notes also uses noticeably less memory. Translate on the spot - New "Translate to…" menu: translate any note into any of 20 languages with a single tap, without changing your default language in Settings. Useful for two-way translation while traveling — and like everything else, it runs entirely on your device. Share text and audio together - New "Share Text + Audio": the transcript and its recording go out in a single share. One email instead of two. Shortcuts you can rely on - "Stop Recording and Get Transcription" now reliably stops the recording and returns your text — no more stuck shortcuts or leftover recording screens. No more silent failures - If the language you picked isn't supported by the current transcription model, the app now tells you clearly — in Settings and in Shortcuts — instead of quietly producing unusable text.

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Productivity

The app has maintained its position at 11 recently.

Last updated on September 12, 2026.

User reviews

Cheaper than alternatives

Initially had a problem recording using an older version but this seems fixed now fingers crossed, developer was responsive so support is great in that regards.

It’s much cheaper than a Wispr flow and works offline so that’s a big plus to be able to take notes directly. Might be cool to have a keyboard feature in the future where you can dictate from this app which has better voice recognition than iOS.
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Flexible Speech-to-Text app on iOS!

The Speech-to-Text accuracy is good even when I use jargon. This App’s shortcuts are incredibly helpful. For example, I made a shortcut that appends my “last transcript” to my daily note in Obsidian. The primary interface is easy to use. Though I wish the cmd+0 keyboard shortcut worked on iPad (the macOS version of this app has keyboard shortcuts but the iOS version doesn’t).
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It was great until it keeps crashing

Am I the only one experiencing this issue?

Loses recordings and misses audio

The idea here is great the problem is it doesn’t start recording immediately even on default phone audio speaker and sometimes not at all. If that worked we could at least transcribe afterwards. Then it sometimes even loses the audio recording if it was successful leading to minutes of lost time re-recording. It literally is just two things - record and transcribe and if record is broken transcribe will never work. Buyer beware.
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Works great!

Simple and just what I needed to capture in person meetings so I can focus on the conversation and get the details later

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User experience

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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.