Comparison

Whisper Memos vs Whisper Notes

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

Whisper Notes

This app uses advanced AI to accurately transcribe audio recordings locally on your device. It supports 99 languages with translation, offers offline functionality, and automatically summarizes content and generates action items for enhanced productivity.

Highlights
  • AI-powered transcription
  • Local device processing for privacy
  • Supports 99 languages with translation
  • Offline transcription capabilities
  • Automatic summarization and action items
  • Searchable local storage
Features
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Efficiently capture and organize your audio content with this advanced transcription app, designed for both students and professionals. Powered by state-of-the-art AI deep neural network models, this app provides highly accurate transcriptions, converting spoken content into clear, structured text. Privacy is a top priority, with all processing occurring locally on your device. No data is ever sent to external servers, ensuring that your transcriptions remain private and secure. This makes the app particularly suitable for confidential meetings, personal notes, and sensitive discussions. The app is built on the world’s most widely adopted transcription model, trusted by over 10 million users globally. It supports 99 languages, with full translation capabilities, enabling seamless transcription and translation across multiple languages. Whether transcribing corporate meetings, academic lectures, or international conversations, this app ensures precise and reliable results. Offline functionality allows for uninterrupted transcription, even without an internet connection. Additionally, the app features advanced AI tools that automatically summarize transcriptions and generate actionable items, enhancing productivity and saving valuable time. All transcriptions are stored locally on your device, with full searchability for easy access to specific content. This ensures efficient organization and quick retrieval of important information. Ideal for students, professionals, and anyone requiring accurate, private, and efficient transcription, this app is a comprehensive solution for all transcription needs. Experience the power of cutting-edge AI technology in a secure, user-friendly platform. We do not collect any data. You can review our privacy policy at https://www.whispernotes.pro/privacy-policy. By using this app, you agree to the terms outlined in https://www.whispernotes.pro/terms-and-services and https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/.

Screenshots

Whisper Memos4 screens
Whisper Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Whisper Memos at every 3 days against Whisper Notes's every 6 days. Whisper Memos also leads on ratings volume (439 vs 50). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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 Whisper Notes sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Whisper Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Whisper Memos has 439 ratings behind it against 50, 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 82% of Whisper Notes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Whisper Memos ships an update every 3 days, Whisper Notes every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Whisper Memos versus Whisper Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhisper MemosWhisper Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (439 ratings)4.8 (50 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.7% of reviews81.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings439 — better50
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMedian Tech, s.r.o.Liberace Pte. Ltd.

Customer experience

Whisper Memos

All ratings434 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral3.0%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews267 reviews
Positive75.7%
Neutral7.5%
Negative16.9%

Whisper Notes

All ratings50 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%

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

Whisper Notes

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
4 purchases

Whisper Notes

Subscriptions4
  • Pro (Week)7 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Pro (1 Month) Special$12.991 Month
  • Pro (1 Month)$14.991 Month
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  • Pro (1 Year)$99.001 Year

Questions

Is Whisper Memos free?
Whisper Memos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Whisper Notes free?
Whisper Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Whisper Memos or Whisper Notes?
Whisper Notes is rated higher. Whisper Memos averages 4.6 out of 5 from 439 ratings, while Whisper Notes averages 4.8 from 50 ratings.
Do Whisper Memos or Whisper Notes have ads?
Neither Whisper Memos nor Whisper Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Whisper Memos or Whisper Notes?
Whisper Memos ships an update every 3 days, and Whisper Notes every 6 days. Most recently, Whisper Memos was updated on November 3, 2026 and Whisper Notes on October 30, 2026.

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