Whisper Notes vs Personal Autonomy

Maybe the best offline transcription app — 70,000+ journalists, researchers, and professionals seem to think so. Turn meetings, lectures, and voice memos into accurate text with speaker labels — fast, 100% offline, on your device. No subscription. One purchase, yours forever. ■ Core Features - Record voice memos and capture ideas instantly—from the Lock Screen, widgets, Control Center, the Action button, or just say "Hey Siri" - Import audio and video from any app (WhatsApp, Photos, Voice Memos, etc.), several files at once—even extract subtitles - Turn meetings, lectures, and interviews into transcripts with speaker labels—see who said what and name each speaker - Fix a word where you read it: double-tap any paragraph to edit in place - 101 languages, auto-detected (optimized for English), accurate even in noise and mixed languages—three models (Parakeet, Whisper, SenseVoice), switch freely - Export as SRT, VTT, or TXT—timestamps and speaker labels included—or auto-save every new transcript to Files or iCloud Drive ■ Privacy & Speed Because everything runs on your device, there is nothing to upload—and nothing to leak. Turn on airplane mode before you record and leave it on: Whisper Notes works exactly the same. That matters when the recording is an interview, a client meeting, or something you would never put on someone else's server. Transcribing 5 minutes of audio on iPhone 15: ~18 seconds with Parakeet, ~1 minute with Whisper. SenseVoice is much faster than Whisper and strongest for Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. Each model has its strengths—choose freely based on language and use case. Older devices are slower but work fine. ■ Honest Pricing Because transcription runs on your device, we have no server costs—so there is nothing to charge you monthly for. Most similar apps charge $100+/year; we charge once. No subscriptions, no in-app purchases, no ads. Not satisfied? Tap Settings → Request Refund. ■ Common Questions Does it work completely offline? Yes. Your audio never leaves your device. Works on flights, in remote areas, anywhere. Can I transcribe WhatsApp voice messages or videos? Yes. Share or save audio/video from WhatsApp to Whisper Notes and transcribe offline. Perfect for extracting subtitles without uploading to cloud services. Is there a recording time limit? Up to 24 hours per recording, and hours-long recordings transcribe on every supported iPhone. Longer recordings just take more time. Does it support real-time transcription while recording? Not during recording, but yes during transcription—after you finish recording, you'll see the transcript appear in real-time as it's being generated. Do you support speaker labels (diarization)? Yes—fully offline. Tap ⋯ on a note → Detect Speakers, then rename each speaker. Where is my data stored? Only on your device. We have zero access. Note: If you delete the app, your recordings are deleted too (because we don't keep secret backups). Please export important files regularly. Can I summarize a transcript? Yes — copy it into whichever AI tool you prefer. Whisper Notes itself never uploads anything; your audio and text stay on your device. What if I switch apps while transcribing? iOS limits background processing, so transcription pauses and continues automatically when you come back. Which devices are recommended? iPhone 12 and newer. Older devices (iPhone 11, iPhone SE 2nd gen) are not recommended—the app will not function properly on these devices. What languages are supported? English, Español, Français, Deutsch, Português, Italiano, Nederlands, 简体中文, 繁體中文, 日本語, 한국어, Hindi, Arabic, Русский, Türkçe, Polski, Українська, Tiếng Việt, Thai, Tagalog, Bahasa Indonesia, Svenska, Norsk, Dansk, Suomi, Čeština, Greek, Hebrew, Română, Magyar, Persian, Urdu, and 65+ more languages. ■ Contact Questions? Email support@whispernotes.app Learn more: whispernotes.app

Personal Autonomy empowers people to remember details and manage daily routines independently through visual schedules, task breakdowns, and personalized reminders. Recommended by people with memory challenges, disabilities, parents, teachers, and support specialists for individuals with Down Syndrome, autism, cognitive disorders, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, stroke and traumatic brain injury. KEY FEATURES: * Visual Schedules & Task Analysis Break down of daily activities into manageable steps, with content capture options to met accommodation needs and preferences using video, photos, voice/sound, and text. Perfect for morning routines, chores, life skills, community navigation, and personal care tasks. * Create step-by-step guides for any activity * Use photo or video to capture specific actions, routes, or sequences * Add footage of actual people, places, and items from the user's environment * Include voice recordings or text for additional clarity * Set visual timers, counters, and/or clocks to support time management * Track task completion and build independence Customized reminders set up alerts for appointments, medications, activities, and daily routines. Visual and audio cues help users stay on track throughout the day. * Program recurring or one-time reminders * Use photos, videos, text, and/or voice/sound to make reminders accessible and meaningful * Support independence in home, school, and community settings Full Customization The design focuses on accessibility, allowing users with disabilities to program and customize content to meet their preferences and accommodation needs. All sequences / schedules is stored in a library and can be retrieved for repetitive use, and edited as changes are needed. * Use real photos and voice rather than black line drawings and automated voices * Capture content using video, photo, text and/or voice * All content stored in libraries within each section DESIGNED FOR ACCESSIBILITY: * Adaptive Switch Access supported * Intuitive interface for users with varying abilities * Apple's Volume Licensing for Education available SUPPORT & RESOURCES: Educational tutorials and support videos available at www.ableopps.com WHO BENEFITS: Individuals seeking greater independence in daily living skills, transitioning to adult life, or building self-management abilities at home, school, or in the community. Terms of Use: https://www.ableopps.com/terms