Comparison

Spellar vs Whisper Notes

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

Head to head
About

Spellar

This app automatically records, transcribes, and summarizes meetings. It uses advanced AI models to analyze conversations, highlight key points, and generate action plans. Seamlessly syncs across devices and integrates with project management tools.

Highlights
  • Automatic transcription
  • AI-powered summarization
  • Action plan generation
  • Real-time AI Copilot
  • Multi-model AI architecture
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Task export to project managers
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Spellar is a private AI meeting assistant. It records on your Mac, iPhone or iPad — no bot ever joins your call — and turns every meeting into a clear summary, action items and a searchable transcript. Works with Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Slack huddles, Discord and in-person meetings: anything your device can hear. NO BOT, YOUR DATA • On Mac, Spellar captures system audio and your mic, so no recorder shows up in the participant list • On-device transcription, plus audio controls: keep audio on your device only, or delete it right after processing • Choose your AI: Claude, GPT, Gemini or Perplexity — or bring your own API key LIVE COPILOT • On Mac, Copilot lives in the notch: timer, Ask AI and your prep in one small island • Ask AI anything during the call, or let Note Taker mode write live notes • Your meeting prep notes appear beside Copilot the moment you start recording • Detects meetings and auto-records from your Google or Outlook calendar MEMORY ACROSS MEETINGS • AI Chat across all your past meetings: "What did the client say about pricing last month?" • Weekly and monthly recaps of decisions and open action items • Speakers named from Zoom, Slack and Teams calls and from your calendar invites • Folders, tags, custom summary templates and share links SEND IT WHERE YOU WORK • Notion, Google Docs, Google Drive, Slack, Linear, Todoist, ClickUp, Google Tasks, Craft and Obsidian • With Pro: Jira, Asana, Confluence, Miro and custom webhooks • Connect Claude or ChatGPT to your meetings with the Spellar MCP server ONE ACCOUNT, EVERY DEVICE Mac, iPhone, iPad, the web app and the Chrome extension stay in sync. Trusted by thousands of people on Mac, iPhone and iPad. New accounts get 300 free minutes of transcription and AI, no card needed. Spellar Pro keeps it going after that, with every AI model and the Pro integrations. SUBSCRIPTION Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. Terms of Subscription: https://spellar.ai/terms-of-subscription Privacy Policy: https://spellar.ai/privacy AI Usage Policy: https://spellar.ai/ai-usage-policy Support: support@spellar.ai

About

Whisper Notes

This app uses advanced AI to accurately transcribe audio recordings locally on your device. It supports 99 languages with translation, offers offline functionality, and automatically summarizes content and generates action items for enhanced productivity.

Highlights
  • AI-powered transcription
  • Local device processing for privacy
  • Supports 99 languages with translation
  • Offline transcription capabilities
  • Automatic summarization and action items
  • Searchable local storage
Features
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Efficiently capture and organize your audio content with this advanced transcription app, designed for both students and professionals. Powered by state-of-the-art AI deep neural network models, this app provides highly accurate transcriptions, converting spoken content into clear, structured text. Privacy is a top priority, with all processing occurring locally on your device. No data is ever sent to external servers, ensuring that your transcriptions remain private and secure. This makes the app particularly suitable for confidential meetings, personal notes, and sensitive discussions. The app is built on the world’s most widely adopted transcription model, trusted by over 10 million users globally. It supports 99 languages, with full translation capabilities, enabling seamless transcription and translation across multiple languages. Whether transcribing corporate meetings, academic lectures, or international conversations, this app ensures precise and reliable results. Offline functionality allows for uninterrupted transcription, even without an internet connection. Additionally, the app features advanced AI tools that automatically summarize transcriptions and generate actionable items, enhancing productivity and saving valuable time. All transcriptions are stored locally on your device, with full searchability for easy access to specific content. This ensures efficient organization and quick retrieval of important information. Ideal for students, professionals, and anyone requiring accurate, private, and efficient transcription, this app is a comprehensive solution for all transcription needs. Experience the power of cutting-edge AI technology in a secure, user-friendly platform. We do not collect any data. You can review our privacy policy at https://www.whispernotes.pro/privacy-policy. By using this app, you agree to the terms outlined in https://www.whispernotes.pro/terms-and-services and https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/.

Screenshots

Spellar4 screens
Whisper Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Whisper Notes at free with in-app purchases against Spellar's subscription. Whisper Notes also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

Both are free to download. Spellar sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Whisper Notes sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Spellar against 4.8 for Whisper Notes. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 50 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Spellar's written reviews are positive against 82% of Whisper Notes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spellar ships an update every 2 weeks, Whisper Notes every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Spellar versus Whisper Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpellarWhisper Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (26 ratings)4.8 (50 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews — better81.8% of reviews
Number of ratings2650 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size175 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpellar AILiberace Pte. Ltd.

Customer experience

Spellar

All ratings26 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

Whisper Notes

All ratings50 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Spellar

Subscriptions8
  • Spellar Pro Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Weekly Pro+3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly$12.991 Month
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  • Monthly Pro+1 Month trial$15.991 Month
  • Spellar Pro Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Annually$95.991 Year
  • Annually Pro+$129.991 Year
  • Spellar Pro Annual7 Days trial$159.991 Year
4 purchases

Whisper Notes

Subscriptions4
  • Pro (Week)7 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Pro (1 Month) Special$12.991 Month
  • Pro (1 Month)$14.991 Month
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  • Pro (1 Year)$99.001 Year

Questions

Is Spellar free?
Spellar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Whisper Notes free?
Whisper Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Spellar or Whisper Notes?
Whisper Notes is rated higher. Spellar averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Whisper Notes averages 4.8 from 50 ratings.
Do Spellar or Whisper Notes have ads?
Neither Spellar nor Whisper Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spellar or Whisper Notes?
Spellar ships an update every 2 weeks, and Whisper Notes every 6 days. Most recently, Spellar was updated on October 27, 2026 and Whisper Notes on October 25, 2026.

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