Comparison

Whisper Notes vs StreckenProfi

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

StreckenProfi

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StreckenProfi is your electronic driver's logbook (Fahrtenbuch) – built around the requirements of German tax law and designed for maximum privacy. RECORD TRIPS • GPS recording: start a trip and your kilometres are tracked automatically and accurately. • Live Activity & Dynamic Island: keep the running trip and current distance in view. • Manual entry for trips added later. • Tax categories (R 8.1 LStR): Business, Private, Commute, Return home, Family home trip. • Automatic return-trip suggestions and frequent destinations. TAMPER-EVIDENT (§ 146 AO / GoBD) • Gapless cryptographic audit chain (HMAC-SHA256) across all entries. • Cancellations stay auditable – nothing is deleted without a trace. • Weekly, monthly and yearly closings to seal reviewed periods. • Late-entry and mileage-gap warnings keep your logbook compliant. TAX & EXPORT • 1% rule vs. logbook method – built-in comparison calculator (§ 6 EStG). • Per-diem meal allowance (§ 9 Abs. 4a EStG). • Export as PDF (A4), CSV, DATEV-compatible, JSON and GPX. • Tax-audit mode: a read-only yearly view for the tax office. • 10-year retention (§ 147 AO) with yearly archiving. • Tax-advisor workflow with delivery reminders. MORE THAN AN APP • CarPlay: start and stop trips right from your car. • Apple Watch: control recording from your wrist. • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets. • Siri & Shortcuts for quick actions. • Multiple vehicles with licence-plate and VIN management. PRIVACY FIRST • All data stays on your device; optional iCloud sync stays in your private, encrypted iCloud. • No tracking, no ads, no sharing with third parties. • App lock via Face ID / Touch ID. • Encrypted backups (AES-GCM). • JSON export contains addresses only – never raw GPS coordinates. Available in German, English and Spanish. Note: StreckenProfi helps you keep an orderly logbook but is not a substitute for tax advice. Acceptance in any individual case is at the discretion of the tax authority.

Screenshots

Whisper Notes4 screens
StreckenProfi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: StreckenProfi at Free against Whisper Notes's $7.99. StreckenProfi also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). Whisper Notes's advantage is chart position (#21 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

StreckenProfi is free to download; Whisper Notes costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Whisper Notes ships an update every 2 weeks, StreckenProfi weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Whisper Notes versus StreckenProfi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhisper NotesStreckenProfi
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (618 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings618 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#21 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size508 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmashMelon LLCPedro Leandro Hemme

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

StreckenProfi

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Whisper Notes

No in-app purchases

None

StreckenProfi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Whisper Notes free?
Whisper Notes costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is StreckenProfi free?
StreckenProfi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Whisper Notes or StreckenProfi have ads?
Neither Whisper Notes nor StreckenProfi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Whisper Notes or StreckenProfi?
Whisper Notes ships an update every 2 weeks, and StreckenProfi weekly. Most recently, Whisper Notes was updated on October 16, 2026 and StreckenProfi on October 12, 2026.

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