Comparison

Whisper Notes vs Quiet Control

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

Head to head
About

Whisper Notes

This app provides accurate, on-device transcription of audio and video files in over 100 languages. It offers a secure, offline experience with no subscriptions or cloud uploads. Easily record or import files and export transcripts with timestamps.

Highlights
  • 100% offline transcription
  • Record voice or import audio/video
  • Supports 100+ languages
  • Export transcripts with timestamps
  • Lock screen widget for quick capture
  • Secure, on-device data storage
Features
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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, Action Button, or just say "Hey Siri" - Import audio and video from any app (WhatsApp, Photos, Voice Memos, etc.)—even extract subtitles - Turn meetings, lectures, and interviews into transcripts with speaker labels—see who said what, rename speakers, no length limits - 101 languages, auto-detected (optimized for English)—three models (Parakeet, Whisper, SenseVoice), switch freely - Export as SRT, VTT, or TXT—timestamps and speaker labels included ■ 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? No limit. Record for hours if you want. Longer recordings just take more time to transcribe on your device. 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 the speaker icon on any transcript to see who said what, right on your device. We keep improving accuracy and speed. 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. Why does transcription stop when I switch apps? iOS limits background GPU usage for third-party apps. Just return to the app and tap "Re-transcribe"—it will restart. 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

About

Quiet Control

Features
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QuietControl is one screen for the recurring stuff in your life — subscriptions you forget about, how much you actually use them, your sleep, and the free hours you actually have this week. Free for up to 5 subscriptions. One purchase unlocks the rest. No recurring charges, no account to create, no ads. The irony of a subscription tracker that isn't itself a subscription is the point. WHAT IT TRACKS • Subscriptions — 80+ presets across streaming, music, cloud, AI, mobile, and food kits. Multi-currency (USD, EUR, GBP, TRY). Cancellation notice periods built in for German-style contracts. • What you pay for vs use — each subscription next to how much you used its app this week, and paid apps you use but haven't added yet. Drawn by Apple's private Screen Time report; your usage never leaves Apple's sandbox. • Sleep & activity — read-only from Apple Health. • Free time — your calendar scanned for gaps inside your working hours, tallied per week. • Focus sessions — Pomodoro, 52/17, 90-minute, deep work, or your own duration. Mindful minutes save back to Health. WHAT IT DOESN'T DO • No accounts, sign-ups, or passwords. • No ads, no analytics, no third-party SDKs. • No streaks, no badges, no shame. • No data leaves your phone. • No recurring charges. PRIVACY Everything stays local — Core Data, HealthKit, Calendar, Screen Time. The app talks to no servers other than Apple's StoreKit for the one-time purchase. The privacy nutrition label confirms this. WORKS WITH • Home screen widget for your monthly spend and next renewal • Siri Shortcuts: "start focus", "what's renewing", "monthly cost" • Apple Health — read sleep & activity, write mindful minutes • Apple Calendar — read events to find free time • Family Sharing — the lifetime unlock works for up to 5 people LANGUAGES English · Deutsch · Nederlands · Türkçe PRICING Free: up to 5 subscriptions, renewal reminders, cancellation deadlines, focus sessions, and Screen Time matching. Lifetime unlock, one-time purchase: unlimited subscriptions, the weekly report, savings suggestions, and CSV export and import.

Screenshots

Whisper Notes4 screens
Quiet Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Quiet Control at Free against Whisper Notes's $7.99. Quiet Control also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Whisper Notes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Quiet Control is free to download; Whisper Notes costs $7.99 up front. Quiet Control sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whisper Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Whisper Notes ships an update every 2 weeks, Quiet Control every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Whisper Notes versus Quiet Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhisper NotesQuiet Control
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (661 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings661 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#13 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size508 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmashMelon LLCAydin Can Polatkan

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

Quiet Control

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Whisper Notes

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Quiet Control

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$5.99

Questions

Is Whisper Notes free?
Whisper Notes costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Quiet Control free?
Quiet Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Whisper Notes or Quiet Control have ads?
Neither Whisper Notes nor Quiet Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Whisper Notes or Quiet Control?
Whisper Notes ships an update every 2 weeks, and Quiet Control every 2 months. Most recently, Whisper Notes was updated on October 21, 2026 and Quiet Control on October 19, 2026.

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