Comparison

OffNote vs Fast Dictate

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

Head to head
About

OffNote

Record voicenotes and transcribe speech to text entirely offline on your device. This app prioritizes privacy by keeping all audio and transcripts local, never uploading or analyzing your data. It supports multiple languages and importing existing audio/video files for transcription.

Highlights
  • 100% offline and private
  • Voice to text transcription on device
  • Import audio and video files
  • Multilingual speech-to-text (25+ languages)
  • Long recordings supported
  • No sign-ups or subscriptions
Features
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OffNote is the most secure, offline voice-to-text app for iPhone. Record voicenotes, transcribe speech to text, and keep everything stored only on your device — never uploaded, never analyzed, never shared. If you’re looking for an alternative to cloud-based tools like speech-to-text AI notes, lecture recorders, or online transcription apps, OffNote is built for privacy first. Perfect for ideas, journaling, ai meeting notes, interviews, lecture recorder, and sensitive notes. Works anywhere — even on flights or with no signal. Why OffNote Is Different 100% Offline & Private Your audio and transcripts never leave your iPhone No servers, no analytics, no tracking Works completely offline — remote areas, airplane mode, anywhere Voice Notes → Text (On Device) Record clear voice memos optimized for transcription Convert voice to text free, without uploading audio Long recordings supported — record for minutes or hours Import Audio & Video Files Transcribe existing files offline: MP3, M4A, WAV MP4, MOV Multilingual Speech-to-Text Accurate transcription in 25+ languages Ideal for international record meetings, study notes, and travel Free to Download and Use No sign-ups. No subscriptions. Common Questions Can I use OffNote without an internet connection? Yes. OffNote works completely offline. Your audio never leaves your device, so it works on flights, in remote areas, and without a data connection. Is there a maximum length for recordings? No. You can record for as long as you want. Longer recordings simply take more time to transcribe on your device. When does transcription happen—during recording or after? Transcription begins after you finish recording. You’ll see the text appear as it’s being generated. Where are my recordings and transcripts kept? Everything is stored locally on your device. We don’t have access to your data. What happens to my data if I delete the app? All recordings and transcripts are deleted. Since OffNote doesn’t use cloud storage, there are no backups—be sure to export anything important. Why doesn’t OffNote generate AI summaries? To protect your privacy. OffNote doesn’t send data to external AI services. You’re free to copy your transcripts and use any AI tool you trust. Can I transcribe audio or video files I already have? Yes. You can import existing audio or video files and transcribe them completely offline. What file formats are supported for import? MP3, M4A, WAV, MP4, and MOV files are supported. Does OffNote work while traveling or in airplane mode? Yes. OffNote is fully functional in airplane mode and while traveling.

About

Fast Dictate

Features
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Fast Dictate turns your voice into clean, ready-to-use text in seconds, powered by AI. Speak naturally and let Fast Dictate handle the rest: automatic punctuation, spelling correction, smart capitalization, and proper text formatting. No editing needed. KEY FEATURES • Automatic punctuation and spelling correction • Smart text formatting and capitalization • Transcription history to find past dictations • 50+ languages supported • 4x faster than typing Whether you're writing emails, taking notes, or drafting messages, Fast Dictate gets it done faster and cleaner than typing ever could. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.fastdictate.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

OffNote4 screens
Fast Dictate3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Fast Dictate at Free against OffNote's $2.99. OffNote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On ads, 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

Fast Dictate is free to download; OffNote costs $2.99 up front. Fast Dictate sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. OffNote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OffNote ships an update weekly, Fast Dictate every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
OffNote versus Fast Dictate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOffNoteFast Dictate
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB11 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperShraddha SojitraPIERRICK PETER RENE MICHEL

In-app purchases

None

OffNote

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Fast Dictate

Subscriptions4
  • Standard - Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Pro - Monthly$29.991 Month
  • Standard - Yearly$143.991 Year
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  • Pro - Yearly$314.991 Year

Questions

Is OffNote free?
OffNote costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fast Dictate free?
Fast Dictate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OffNote or Fast Dictate have ads?
Neither OffNote nor Fast Dictate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OffNote or Fast Dictate?
OffNote ships an update weekly, and Fast Dictate every 2 weeks. Most recently, OffNote was updated on October 16, 2026 and Fast Dictate on September 30, 2026.

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