Comparison

gjNotes vs OffNote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

gjNotes

Features
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Use gjNotes to create plain text notes using a clean, simple, and intuitive interface. Features: - Requires iOS 17.5 or later. - Designed for iPhone and iPad. - Swipe actions to delete and favourite/un-favourite a notes. - Drag to rearrange notes. - Copy notes to and from the clipboard. - Home screen widget. - Lock screen widget. - Backup and restore your notes. - iCloud note synchronisation across devices. - Supports system dark and light modes. All features are free to use but there is a tip jar if you want to show your appreciation and support the developer

About

OffNote

Record voicenotes and transcribe speech to text entirely offline on your device. This app prioritizes privacy by keeping all audio and transcripts local, never uploading or analyzing your data. It supports multiple languages and importing existing audio/video files for transcription.

Highlights
  • 100% offline and private
  • Voice to text transcription on device
  • Import audio and video files
  • Multilingual speech-to-text (25+ languages)
  • Long recordings supported
  • No sign-ups or subscriptions
Features
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OffNote is the most secure, offline voice-to-text app for iPhone. Record voicenotes, transcribe speech to text, and keep everything stored only on your device — never uploaded, never analyzed, never shared. If you’re looking for an alternative to cloud-based tools like speech-to-text AI notes, lecture recorders, or online transcription apps, OffNote is built for privacy first. Perfect for ideas, journaling, ai meeting notes, interviews, lecture recorder, and sensitive notes. Works anywhere — even on flights or with no signal. Why OffNote Is Different 100% Offline & Private Your audio and transcripts never leave your iPhone No servers, no analytics, no tracking Works completely offline — remote areas, airplane mode, anywhere Voice Notes → Text (On Device) Record clear voice memos optimized for transcription Convert voice to text free, without uploading audio Long recordings supported — record for minutes or hours Import Audio & Video Files Transcribe existing files offline: MP3, M4A, WAV MP4, MOV Multilingual Speech-to-Text Accurate transcription in 25+ languages Ideal for international record meetings, study notes, and travel Free to Download and Use No sign-ups. No subscriptions. Common Questions Can I use OffNote without an internet connection? Yes. OffNote works completely offline. Your audio never leaves your device, so it works on flights, in remote areas, and without a data connection. Is there a maximum length for recordings? No. You can record for as long as you want. Longer recordings simply take more time to transcribe on your device. When does transcription happen—during recording or after? Transcription begins after you finish recording. You’ll see the text appear as it’s being generated. Where are my recordings and transcripts kept? Everything is stored locally on your device. We don’t have access to your data. What happens to my data if I delete the app? All recordings and transcripts are deleted. Since OffNote doesn’t use cloud storage, there are no backups—be sure to export anything important. Why doesn’t OffNote generate AI summaries? To protect your privacy. OffNote doesn’t send data to external AI services. You’re free to copy your transcripts and use any AI tool you trust. Can I transcribe audio or video files I already have? Yes. You can import existing audio or video files and transcribe them completely offline. What file formats are supported for import? MP3, M4A, WAV, MP4, and MOV files are supported. Does OffNote work while traveling or in airplane mode? Yes. OffNote is fully functional in airplane mode and while traveling.

Screenshots

gjNotes4 screens
OffNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: gjNotes at Free against OffNote's $2.99. OffNote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

gjNotes is free to download; OffNote costs $2.99 up front. gjNotes sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. OffNote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

gjNotes ships an update every 6 weeks, OffNote weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
gjNotes versus OffNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametergjNotesOffNote
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.5 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB9 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperGavin JermanShraddha Sojitra

In-app purchases

4 purchases

gjNotes

One-time4
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$1.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
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  • Enormous Tip$9.99
None

OffNote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is gjNotes free?
gjNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OffNote free?
OffNote costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do gjNotes or OffNote have ads?
Neither gjNotes nor OffNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, gjNotes or OffNote?
gjNotes ships an update every 6 weeks, and OffNote weekly. Most recently, gjNotes was updated on October 10, 2026 and OffNote on October 16, 2026.

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