Whisper Notes vs Speakwise
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Whisper Notes
This app converts audio recordings and voice memos into accurate text with speaker identification, all processed offline on your device. It supports multiple languages and offers various export formats for easy sharing and editing.
- Offline audio transcription
- Speaker identification and labeling
- Support for 101 languages
- Multiple export formats (TXT, Markdown, SRT)
- Import from various sources
- One-time purchase, no subscription
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Whisper Notes turns meetings, lectures, interviews and voice memos into accurate text with speaker labels, 100% offline on your iPhone and iPad. One-time purchase, no subscription. Trusted by 70,000+ journalists, researchers and professionals. ■ Record and import - Record from the Lock Screen, widgets, Control Center, the Action button, Apple Watch, or "Hey Siri". - Import from WhatsApp, Voice Memos, Photos or Files, several at once. ■ Transcribe - 101 languages through Whisper, detected automatically, even when speakers mix languages. - Choose your on-device model: Parakeet, Whisper (OpenAI's open-source model) or SenseVoice, plus Apple Speech on supported devices with iOS 26. - Speaker labels (speaker diarization) show who said what. Rename each speaker. ■ Edit and export - Double-tap any paragraph to fix a word. - Export TXT, Markdown or SRT subtitles with timestamps and speaker labels. Works for videos too. - Auto-save every new transcript to Files or iCloud Drive. ■ Private by design Your audio never leaves your device. Turn on airplane mode and Whisper Notes works exactly the same, which matters when the recording is an interview, a client meeting, or anything you wouldn't put on someone else's server. ■ One-time purchase No subscription, no in-app purchases, no ads. Not satisfied? Settings → Request Refund. ■ Quick answers Does Whisper Notes work completely offline? Yes. It transcribes on your iPhone or iPad, so it works in airplane mode. The built-in Parakeet model covers 25 European languages offline from the first launch; for other languages, download Whisper or SenseVoice once in the app. Can it transcribe WhatsApp voice messages? Yes. Share a voice message to Whisper Notes and it is transcribed offline. Does it identify speakers? Yes. Tap ⋯ on a note → Detect Speakers, and each passage is labeled by speaker. Which model is best for Chinese, Japanese or Korean? SenseVoice, built for Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Cantonese. Is there a time limit? Each recording can be up to 24 hours long. Which iPhones are supported? Whisper Notes needs iPhone 12 or newer. Your notes live only on your device, so deleting the app deletes them. Export what matters. Questions? support@whispernotes.app · whispernotes.app
Speakwise
Effortlessly transform voice recordings into accurate transcriptions, summaries, and action items using AI. Seamlessly integrate with Notion and enjoy hands-free recording with AirPods. Securely store and access your notes across all devices.
- AI transcription and summarization
- Hands-free recording with AirPods
- Notion integration
- Action item extraction
- Searchable transcript library
- Background recording with screen-off
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Speakwise is the AI voice recorder, voice-to-text transcription app, and note taker built for in-person meetings, lectures, and conversations on iPhone - one tap to record, no bot and no video call required. Transcribe any audio to text with 95%+ accuracy in 100+ languages, get AI summaries and action items, and sync to Notion. PERFECT FOR • Recording and transcribing in-person meetings, 1-on-1s, and client conversations • Transcribing lectures, interviews, and podcasts to text • Turning voice memos and any audio file into searchable, summarized notes • Capturing ideas hands-free with AirPods or the iPhone Action Button TRANSCRIBE ANY AUDIO - FROM ANY APP Share any audio file, voice memo, or recording to Speakwise and get a 95%+ accurate transcript, AI summary, and action items in seconds - meetings, lectures, interviews, podcasts, and MP3s. Speakwise is your voice-to-text and audio-to-text app for everything you record. KNOW WHO SAID WHAT Speaker identification (diarization) labels each speaker automatically, so multi-person meetings and interviews are easy to follow. THE ON-THE-GO ALTERNATIVE FOR IN-PERSON MEETINGS Unlike bot-based meeting recorders that only join Zoom or Teams calls, Speakwise is iPhone-native and captures real, in-person conversations - no bot, no calendar invite, no extra hardware. Just your iPhone on the table. HANDS-FREE RECORDING WITH AIRPODS • Record with AirPods while walking, commuting, or in any environment • Start instantly with the iPhone Action Button • Record from your wrist with Apple Watch - synced to your iPhone and transcribed automatically • Crystal-clear capture with smart noise reduction and voice enhancement AI-POWERED TRANSCRIPTION & SUMMARIES • 95%+ speech-to-text accuracy in 100+ languages • Smart meeting summaries highlighting key decisions • Automatic action item extraction and task identification NOTION INTEGRATION Instantly sync transcripts, summaries, and action items to your Notion workspace - no copy-paste, no Zapier. KEY FEATURES • Transcribe any shared audio file or voice memo • Speaker identification - know who said what • Export transcripts and summaries as PDF, Word (.docx) or text (.txt) • Offline recording - saved to your device first, syncs when connected, so nothing is ever lost • Background recording with screen-off support • Searchable transcript library • Export to email, text, PDF, or Notion PRIVACY-FIRST APPROACH Your conversations stay private. Speakwise uses secure cloud encryption and never uses your recordings to train AI. You control your data completely and can delete recordings anytime. Perfect for executives, consultants, students, journalists, researchers, and anyone who needs to capture and organize important conversations. Start your free trial today and never miss another important detail. SUBSCRIPTION Speakwise requires a subscription to access all features, including: • Unlimited recording, dictation, and transcription • AI-powered meeting summaries and insights • Action item extraction • Notion integration • Cloud storage and sync across devices FREE TRIAL AVAILABLE New users get 3 days free with the yearly subscription. Try all premium features risk-free. PRICING • Weekly: Auto-renews weekly • Yearly: Auto-renews annually (Save 81%) Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled. Cancel anytime to stop future charges - you'll keep access until the end of your current billing period. Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store Settings. LEGAL Terms of Service: https://speakwiseapp.com/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://speakwiseapp.com/privacy-policy By using Speakwise, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Speakwise at Free against Whisper Notes's $7.99. Whisper Notes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (66% vs 53%). On rating, 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
Speakwise is free to download; Whisper Notes costs $7.99 up front. Speakwise sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 7 days. Whisper Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.
Whisper Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Whisper Notes has 707 ratings behind it against 95, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Whisper Notes's written reviews are positive against 53% of Speakwise's.
Whisper Notes ships an update every 10 days, Speakwise every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Whisper Notes | Speakwise |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $7.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (707 ratings) — better | 4.5 (95 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.3% of reviews — better | 52.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 707 — better | 95 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #6 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 659 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SmashMelon LLC | Setter AI LLC |
Customer experience
Whisper Notes
Speakwise
Bugs and requests
Whisper Notes
Reported bugs
4 issues- Recordings disappearing after transcription
- Transcription process getting stuck at 1%
- Crashes on certain iOS/iPadOS versions
- Inability to import audio files consistently
Requested features
5 requests- Add support for speaker diarization
- Implement real-time transcription mode
- Allow customization of hotkey/shortcut
- Improve integration with Apple Shortcuts
- Provide option to choose transcription model size
Speakwise
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Whisper Notes
No in-app purchases
Speakwise
- Speakwise Pro Weekly$12.997 Days
- Speakwise Business$49.993 Months
- Speakwise Full Access Offer$59.991 Year
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- Speakwise Pro7 Days trial$69.991 Year
- Speakwise Pro2 variants$69.991 Year
- Speakwise Pro Yearly3 Days trial$99.991 Year
- Speakwise Business7 Days trial$99.991 Year
- Speakwise Business$99.991 Year
- Speakwise Pro Yearly$199.991 Year









