Comparison

Whisper Transcription vs AI Note Taker .

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

Head to head
About

Whisper Transcription

Effortlessly convert audio files and voice memos into text with advanced transcription technology. Share audio from other apps or record directly within the app for high-quality, fast transcriptions. Offers AI summaries and chat functionality for easy information retrieval.

Highlights
  • Share audio from other apps
  • Record and transcribe directly
  • Cloud and local transcription options
  • AI-powered summaries
  • Chat with transcriptions
  • Supports 100 languages
  • Multiple audio format support
Features
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Transcrivez rapidement et facilement vos fichiers audio en texte grâce à la technologie de transcription de pointe Whisper. Transcrivez des fichiers depuis d'autres applications via l'extension de partage et obtenez des transcriptions de haute qualité en quelques secondes. ■ Fonctionnalités - Partagez des fichiers audio et des mémos vocaux depuis des applications telles qu'iMessage, WhatsApp et Dictaphone pour les transcrire - Enregistrez directement dans l'application et lancez la transcription ensuite - Transcrivez avec une qualité optimale et une vitesse maximale grâce à la transcription cloud Assistant - Transcrivez localement sur votre appareil grâce à un modèle embarqué téléchargeable pour une utilisation hors ligne et pour vos fichiers audio confidentiels (iPhone 13 ou plus récent, ou iPad avec puce série M requis) - Obtenez des résumés IA de haute qualité - Discutez avec vos transcriptions pour extraire rapidement les informations utiles d'un long enregistrement - Sélectionnez la langue de transcription (ou utilisez la détection automatique) - Formats pris en charge : mp3, wav, m4a, mp4, mov ■ Langues prises en charge Whisper Transcription peut transcrire l'audio dans 100 langues différentes : anglais, chinois, allemand, espagnol, russe, coréen, français, japonais, ... (liste complète de 100 langues) Les abonnements se renouvellent automatiquement, sauf si le renouvellement automatique est désactivé au moins 24 heures avant la fin de la période en cours, et le montant sera débité de votre compte iTunes. Vous pouvez désactiver le renouvellement automatique et gérer vos abonnements dans les réglages de votre compte iTunes après l'achat. Conditions d'utilisation : https://www.macwhisper.com/legal/terms | Politique de confidentialité : https://www.macwhisper.com/legal/privacy-policy

About

AI Note Taker .

Record audio with a single tap and track your sessions with clear status indicators. Save recordings automatically, replay them, and transcribe them into text for easy sharing and reference. A free version offers limited features, while a premium subscription unlocks unlimited usage.

Highlights
  • One-tap audio recording
  • Real-time status indicators
  • Automatic saving with timestamped names
  • In-app playback
  • Speech-to-text transcription
  • Copy and share transcriptions
  • Folder organization
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Our app is a simple and efficient audio recording app that starts recording with just one tap. It displays a timer and clear status indicators such as “Ready,” “Recording,” and “Paused” to keep users informed during sessions. Each recording is automatically saved in the Library with a timestamped name, making organization effortless. Users can replay their recordings directly from the Library and transcribe them using the built-in speech-to-text module in the Transcribe section. Transcriptions can be viewed and copied in the Result tab for easy sharing or reference. The free version allows up to five recordings, three transcriptions, and one folder for organization. The Premium version unlocks unlimited recordings, unlimited transcriptions, and unlimited folder creation, offering full flexibility for professional use. Disclaimer: This application is an independent software product created for user convenience. It is not affiliated with, associated with, authorized by, endorsed by, or officially connected to Fantom or any of its parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, or related entities. Any references to third-party trademarks are used solely for descriptive purposes. All trademarks remain the property of their respective owners. This application is not sponsored, endorsed, or supported by any trademark owner. This app contains auto-renewable subscriptions. You can cancel your subscription at any time. 1 week $4.99 1 month $12.99 1 year $39.99 Lifetime $59.99 Terms of Use Link: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1monRkr0fqf3q_9cUjHXNwmD6CZmkV9vChCYsCO5vAC4/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Whisper Transcription4 screens
AI Note Taker .4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Whisper Transcription at 44% against AI Note Taker .'s 1%. Whisper Transcription also leads on rating (3.9 vs 1.9) and ratings volume (172 vs 17). AI Note Taker .'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Whisper Transcription sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and AI Note Taker . sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Whisper Transcription holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Whisper Transcription has 172 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Whisper Transcription's written reviews are positive against 1% of AI Note Taker .'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Whisper Transcription versus AI Note Taker .: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhisper TranscriptionAI Note Taker .
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (172 ratings) — better1.9 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews — better1.4% of reviews
Number of ratings172 — better17
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size309 MB113 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGood SnoozeAgnes Abiola

Customer experience

Whisper Transcription

All ratings172 ratings
Positive69.8%
Neutral8.7%
Negative21.5%
Written reviews403 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral11.4%
Negative44.2%

AI Note Taker .

All ratings17 ratings
Positive23.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative76.5%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive1.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative98.6%

Bugs and requests

Whisper Transcription

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Transcription errors and hallucinations
  • Inability to save or export transcripts
  • Compatibility issues with older devices and macOS versions
  • Unreliable recording and playback functionality

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved speaker separation and labeling
  • Automatic paragraph detection
  • Integration with AI assistants like ChatGPT
  • More flexible pricing options
  • Expanded language support

AI Note Taker .

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Whisper Transcription

Subscriptions7
  • Assistant Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Pro$6.997 Days
  • Pro$8.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • Assistant Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Pro & Assistant$12.991 Month
  • Pro$29.991 Year
  • Assistant Yearly7 Days trial$89.991 Year
One-time2
  • Pro Lifetime$89.99
  • Pro Lifetime$99.99
11 purchases

AI Note Taker .

Subscriptions10
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Weekly-Trial3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
Show 7 more
  • Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Whisper Transcription free?
Whisper Transcription is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AI Note Taker . free?
AI Note Taker . is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Whisper Transcription or AI Note Taker .?
Whisper Transcription is rated higher. Whisper Transcription averages 3.9 out of 5 from 172 ratings, while AI Note Taker . averages 1.9 from 17 ratings.
Do Whisper Transcription or AI Note Taker . have ads?
Neither Whisper Transcription nor AI Note Taker . shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Whisper Transcription or AI Note Taker .?
Whisper Transcription ships an update every 2 weeks, and AI Note Taker . every 2 weeks. Most recently, Whisper Transcription was updated on October 30, 2026 and AI Note Taker . on October 30, 2026.

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