*scratch* vs OffNote

You're on the go. Someone's giving you directions, or a phone number, name of a restaurant... you need to write it down now, quickly! No time to create new contact, or a note, a file, or waste time on additional taps, bring up keyboard... You just need to write it somewhere right now. *scratch* is a simple scratch pad. • No bells or whistles, just a simple area to quickly jot something down. • Launch *scratch* and write. • Quickly create lists or checkboxes. • All plain text. • Share to other apps or save to Files as an org file (plain text). • No cloud, account, sign-in, or social required. Bonus: Emacs org mode lovers, you can use lightweight org markup like headings, plain lists, numbered lists, and checkboxes.

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.