Hello Transcribe vs WhisperNote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hello Transcribe
This app offers private and secure speech-to-text transcription using on-device processing. It can transcribe audio and video files, voice notes, podcasts, and live microphone feeds, with support for multiple languages and offline functionality.
- On-device transcription for 100% privacy
- Offline functionality
- Transcribe audio and video files
- Live microphone feed transcription
- Multiple language support
- Encrypted iCloud saving
- Export VTT/SRT subtitle files (PRO)
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Hello Transcribe is a private and secure speech to text transcriber that uses OpenAI Whisper and Whisper.cpp. • All processing is done on-device for 100% privacy, and it also works offline. • Transcribe voice notes (e.g. WhatsApp), podcasts, or any audio file (many formats supported). • Transcribe supported video formats. • Save encrypted results in iCloud. • Transcribe the microphone feed to dictate notes or record meetings live. • Supports many languages and translation to English. • [PRO] Buy PRO once off, use forever. • [PRO] Use Presets to manage different configurations. • [PRO] Export VTT or SRT files to add subtitles to video or podcasts. • [PRO] Save audio to re-transcribe later or export. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
WhisperNote
Effortlessly capture your thoughts and ideas using just your voice. This AI-powered application transcribes your spoken words into text notes, making note-taking quick and convenient.
- Voice-to-text transcription
- AI-powered note creation
- Simple and intuitive interface
- Quick note capture
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WhisperNote allows you to create notes simply with your voice, using our Artificial Intelligence.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WhisperNote at none against Hello Transcribe's 2. WhisperNote also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). Hello Transcribe's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 50%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Hello Transcribe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. WhisperNote asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hello Transcribe ships an update weekly, WhisperNote every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hello Transcribe | WhisperNote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (37 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 37 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 93 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Ben Nortier | Jonathan Kianguebeni |
Customer experience
Hello Transcribe
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In-app purchases
Hello Transcribe
- Pro Subscription14 Days trial$1.991 Month
- PRO Purchase$6.99
WhisperNote
No in-app purchases
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