Comparison

OffNote vs Pomogolo

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

Pomogolo

Features
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NEW: Start your Winter Arc Pick a few small daily quests, show up every day until Dec 31, and watch your wolf spirit grow — with daily warrior wisdom and milestones along the way. Some people have goals. Pomogolo gives you the system to break them down. Set a goal. Break it into daily pomodoro goals habits and todos. Run each one as a deep work Pomodoro session. Block the time in your day to stay organised and beat procrastination. Watch the goal take care of itself. What's inside: • Pomodoro timer with session quality tracking • Habit tracker with streaks, heatmaps, and reminders • Goals — set something big, break it into daily wins • Projects and todos — track the smaller steps in between • Time blocking — plan when the work actually happens • 9 ambient soundscapes to set the mood for focus • Session log to see exactly where your time went • Understand productivity principles in read section. 100% offline. No account. No tracking. Your data stays on your phone. Whether you're a student grinding for exams or just tired of starting things and never finishing them — Pomogolo is the bridge. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

OffNote4 screens
Pomogolo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pomogolo at Free against OffNote's $2.99. Pomogolo also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). OffNote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). 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

Pomogolo is free to download; OffNote costs $2.99 up front. Pomogolo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. OffNote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OffNote ships an update weekly, Pomogolo monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
OffNote versus Pomogolo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOffNotePomogolo
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB65 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperShraddha SojitraKapil Kumar

In-app purchases

None

OffNote

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Pomogolo

Subscriptions2
  • Pomogolo Pro$1.991 Month
  • Pomogolo Pro$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$24.99

Questions

Is OffNote free?
OffNote costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pomogolo free?
Pomogolo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OffNote or Pomogolo have ads?
Neither OffNote nor Pomogolo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OffNote or Pomogolo?
OffNote ships an update weekly, and Pomogolo monthly. Most recently, OffNote was updated on October 30, 2026 and Pomogolo on October 25, 2026.

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