Comparison

OffNote vs Offprint

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

Offprint

Easily save web pages as clean PDFs, EPUBs for e-readers, or Markdown documents. This tool removes ads and clutter, allowing you to archive articles, send them to your e-reader, or integrate them into your note-taking apps.

Highlights
  • Save web pages as PDF, EPUB, or Markdown
  • Removes ads and clutter from web pages
  • Reader mode for articles
  • Page content mode for more comprehensive captures
  • Share to various apps and devices
  • On-device conversion for privacy
Features
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Offprint turns the web page you're reading into a file you can keep — a clean PDF, an EPUB for your e-reader, or a Markdown document for your notes. Open any article in Safari, tap the Offprint extension, pick a format, and share it anywhere. No copy-pasting, no cluttered printouts, no account. Offprint strips the ads, banners, and pop-ups and keeps what matters: the text, the images, and the structure of the article. THREE FORMATS, ONE TAP • PDF — a clean, paginated document for printing, annotating, or archiving • EPUB — a real e-book you can send to Kindle, Apple Books, or any e-reader • Markdown — plain-text formatting that drops straight into Obsidian, Notion, Bear, or any notes app MADE FOR READING • Reader mode extracts just the article — no ads, no navigation, no cookie banners • Page content mode captures more of the page — cleaned-up text and images, not the website's layout • Built-in preview shows exactly what you'll get before you share it FITS YOUR WORKFLOW • Works directly in Safari — no switching apps, no pasting URLs • Share sheet integration: AirDrop it, save to Files, send to Kindle, attach to mail • Conversion happens on your device — nothing is uploaded, nothing is tracked WHO IT'S FOR • Readers building an offline library of articles for flights and commutes • Students and researchers archiving sources as PDFs • Note-takers clipping articles into their Markdown knowledge base • E-reader owners who'd rather read long articles on a paper-like screen Save the page in front of you — in the format you actually use.

Screenshots

OffNote4 screens
Offprint3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Offprint at Free against OffNote's $2.99. Offprint also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). OffNote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On rating, 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

Offprint is free to download; OffNote costs $2.99 up front. Offprint sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. OffNote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for OffNote against 5.0 for Offprint. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OffNote ships an update weekly, Offprint every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
OffNote versus Offprint: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOffNoteOffprint
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB20 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperShraddha SojitraNikolai Rodionov

Customer experience

OffNote

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Offprint

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

OffNote

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Offprint

One-time3
  • Small Tips$0.99
  • Tips medium$3.99
  • Tips large$9.99

Questions

Is OffNote free?
OffNote costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Offprint free?
Offprint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OffNote or Offprint?
OffNote and Offprint are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do OffNote or Offprint have ads?
Neither OffNote nor Offprint shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OffNote or Offprint?
OffNote ships an update weekly, and Offprint every 2 months. Most recently, OffNote was updated on October 30, 2026 and Offprint on November 5, 2026.

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