Comparison

Whisper Memos vs Talknotes

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

Head to head
About

Whisper Memos

Record voice memos and instantly convert them into text with AI-powered transcription and summaries. This app offers hands-free recording options, supports over 50 languages, and integrates with popular productivity tools.

Highlights
  • Instant voice recording
  • AI speech-to-text transcription
  • Automatic AI summaries
  • Customizable AI prompts
  • ADHD-friendly reminders
  • Import audio files
  • Integrations with Notion, Todoist, etc.
Features
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Record a voice memo, get it back as text. Whisper Memos is a voice recorder that transcribes your recordings and delivers AI summaries straight to your email — in seconds. Whether you need a dictaphone for quick voice notes, an audio recorder for meetings, or a voice journaling app, Whisper Memos does it all. Just speak, and we turn your voice recording into clean, readable text. START RECORDING INSTANTLY ------------------------- Ideas are fleeting. Record audio in a fraction of a second with: • Lock screen widget — tap once, start speaking • Apple Watch complication — always one tap away, no unlocking • Siri, Shortcuts & Action Button — hands-free voice recording BEST AI SPEECH TO TEXT ---------------------- Choose between two leading speech recognition models: • OpenAI Whisper — fast and reliable for everyday voice notes • ElevenLabs Scribe — up to 96.7% accuracy, great for accents and multilingual speech Transcribe voice memos in over 50 languages. Convert voice to text with near-perfect accuracy. AI SUMMARIES & CUSTOM PROMPTS ----------------------------- Every voice note gets an automatic AI summary. Create custom summary tabs with your own prompts — extract action items from meeting notes, organize your thoughts by topic, or format your AI notes however you like. ADHD-FRIENDLY REMINDERS ----------------------- Start any memo with "Remind me to..." and it gets pinned to your lock screen until you dismiss it. Perfect for an ADHD brain dump — capture what you need to do the moment it hits you. VOICE RECORDER THAT TRANSCRIBES ------------------------------- More than a simple dictaphone or sound recorder. Whisper Memos combines audio recording with powerful transcription and summarization, so you can record and transcribe in one step. IMPORT ANY AUDIO FILE --------------------- Already have recordings? Import MP3, M4A, WAV, AAC, FLAC, and OGG files and get audio to text transcription and summaries — just like a live recording. WORKS EVERYWHERE ---------------- • Apple Watch app with standalone recording — a meeting recorder on your wrist • Lock screen widget and Live Activity timer • Offline recording — syncs when you're back online • Up to 90-minute recordings with no daily limits THOUSANDS OF INTEGRATIONS ------------------------- Send your voice note transcription to Notion, Reflect, Todoist, Things 3, Day One, Evernote, Trello, Drafts, iCloud, and thousands more through Zapier. ONE APP, MANY USES ------------------ • Voice to text dictation for drafts and outlines • Meeting notes and lecture transcription • Audio journaling and voice diary • ADHD brain dump and task capture • Personal note-taking and reminders SIMPLE PRICING -------------- One plan. All features. Unlimited recordings. Starting at $5/month. For terms of use, visit https://whispermemos.com/terms

About

Talknotes

This app uses AI to transcribe voice notes and meeting recordings into text. It offers customizable templates, AI-generated summaries, and flexible export options for enhanced productivity and organization.

Highlights
  • AI-powered voice-to-text transcription
  • Customizable note templates
  • AI summaries and actionable points
  • Secure data storage and privacy
  • Multiple export formats (PDF, Markdown, text)
  • Flexible sharing options
Features
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TalkNotes: AI-Powered Voice Note Taker for Professionals Revolutionize the way you take notes with TalkNotes, the ultimate AI-powered note-taking app for meeting notes, voice memos, and audio transcription. Whether you're a professional, student, or entrepreneur, TalkNotes helps you save time, stay productive, and keep every detail organized. Designed to make note-taking effortless, TalkNotes uses advanced AI transcription to turn your voice into clear, structured text with high accuracy. Perfect for meetings, lectures, and brainstorming sessions, TalkNotes lets you focus on the conversation while the app takes care of the rest. KEY FEATURES 1. AI-Powered Voice-to-Text Transcription Turn your voice into text effortlessly with TalkNotes' speech-to-text transcription. Whether you're dictating notes or recording meetings, enjoy highly accurate transcriptions that ensure you never miss an important detail. Perfect for creating AI voice notes or meeting notes on the go. Say goodbye to manual note-taking! Simply dictate notes or use the app as a meeting recorder, and let TalkNotes handle the rest. 2. Customizable Note Styles Take advantage of pre-made templates tailored for your workflow: Meeting notes, to-do lists, blog outlines, lecture summaries, and more. Create custom note styles to fit your unique needs and impress coworkers, clients, or your boss. 3. AI Summaries and Smart Organization Work smarter, not harder. TalkNotes' AI-powered summaries condense lengthy recordings into actionable points, making it easy to: - Highlight key takeaways. - Turn conversations into to-do lists or next steps. - Stay productive and let AI handle the heavy lifting. 4. Privacy and Security You Can Trust Your data, your control. With TalkNotes, your notes are stored securely, ensuring complete privacy and protection. You can easily: - Export your notes. - Delete recordings. -Trust that your data stays confidential. 5. Flexible Sharing and Export Options Export your voice memos, transcriptions, or meeting notes in multiple formats, including: PDF, Markdown, and plain text. Share via email, messages, or generate a URL for your team. Streamline collaboration and share ideas effortlessly. DESIGNED FOR PROFESSIONALS WHO WANT TO STAY AHEAD TalkNotes is your go-to app for improving productivity and organization. Here's how it helps: AI-powered voice transcription: Dictate your ideas and let AI turn them into clear, structured notes. Save time and reduce stress: Eliminate the need for manual note-taking. Stay organized: Searchable, structured, and instantly accessible notes keep you on top of your work. Impress your team: Deliver professional, clear, and actionable summaries from meetings or brainstorms. FLEXIBLE USE CASES For Professionals Use TalkNotes as a meeting note-taker to capture every conversation with AI transcription. Keep your team aligned with actionable insights and structured summaries. For Freelancers & Entrepreneurs Record brainstorming sessions, meetings, and client calls. Transcribe audio into actionable notes and plans, helping you stay ahead in your business. For Students & Educators Turn your phone into a lecture recorder. Record classes, group discussions, or study notes with speech-to-text transcription, making study sessions efficient and stress-free. WHY TALKNOTES? TalkNotes isn’t just another AI note-taker—it’s your personal AI assistant for work, study, and beyond. Whether you're looking to dictate notes, turn voice to text, or organize meeting notes, TalkNotes is built to help you work smarter and faster. Terms of Use: https://talknotes.io/legal/terms Privacy Policy: https://talknotes.io/legal/privacy

Screenshots

Whisper Memos4 screens
Talknotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Whisper Memos at none against Talknotes's shown. Whisper Memos also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 56%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). Talknotes's advantage is iOS requirement (13 vs 18.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Memos sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $8.00 per 7 days and Talknotes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Whisper Memos holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Whisper Memos has 443 ratings behind it against 52, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Whisper Memos's written reviews are positive against 56% of Talknotes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Whisper Memos ships an update every 4 days, Talknotes every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Whisper Memos versus Talknotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhisper MemosTalknotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (443 ratings) — better4.4 (52 ratings)
Positive reviews75.7% of reviews — better56.3% of reviews
Number of ratings443 — better52
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.013 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMedian Tech, s.r.o.Collin Brewer

Customer experience

Whisper Memos

All ratings443 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral2.9%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews267 reviews
Positive75.7%
Neutral7.5%
Negative16.9%

Talknotes

All ratings52 ratings
Positive82.7%
Neutral5.8%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive56.3%
Neutral12.5%
Negative31.3%

Bugs and requests

Whisper Memos

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Recordings not saving properly
  • Transcription errors
  • Blank app screen after recording
  • Inability to log in

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to import audio files
  • Longer recording duration
  • Customizable email subject lines
  • Integration with note-taking apps
  • Improved Siri/CarPlay integration

Talknotes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Whisper Memos

Subscriptions9
  • Weekly3 Days trial$8.007 Days
  • Legacy Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Legacy Annual$59.991 Year
  • Legacy Annual Promo$59.991 Year
  • Legacy Personal Annual$59.991 Year
  • Legacy Personal Annual Trial$59.991 Year
  • Annual7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Pro$69.991 Year
3 purchases

Talknotes

Subscriptions3
  • Talknotes Plus$9.997 Days
  • Talknotes Plus7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Talknotes Plus7 Days trial$199.001 Year

Questions

Is Whisper Memos free?
Whisper Memos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Talknotes free?
Talknotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Whisper Memos or Talknotes?
Whisper Memos is rated higher. Whisper Memos averages 4.6 out of 5 from 443 ratings, while Talknotes averages 4.4 from 52 ratings.
Do Whisper Memos or Talknotes have ads?
Talknotes shows ads; Whisper Memos does not.
Which is updated more often, Whisper Memos or Talknotes?
Whisper Memos ships an update every 4 days, and Talknotes every 2 weeks. Most recently, Whisper Memos was updated on November 7, 2026 and Talknotes on November 3, 2026.

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