Comparison

OffScribe vs Own AI

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

Head to head
About

OffScribe

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Transcribe your lectures, meetings, interviews, and voice notes instantly and privately, entirely on your device. No internet, no accounts, no data leaving your phone. Why OffScribe? • Fully Offline: Record and transcribe anytime, anywhere—no Wi-Fi required. • Private & Secure: All recordings and transcriptions stay on your device. No tracking, no cloud, no data collection. • Unlimited Transcriptions: Convert as many recordings as you need without limits. • Multi-Language Support: Transcribe in 99+ languages and switch languages anytime. • Export & Share: Save your transcripts as TXT, PDF, SRT, or VTT. Copy or share easily. • Retranscribe: Not happy with a transcription? Retranscribe instantly for better accuracy. Who Uses OffScribe? • Professionals: Capture meetings, discussions, and voice notes securely. • Students: Record and review lectures and study sessions offline. • Journalists & Researchers: Transcribe interviews locally without exposing sensitive data. • Chefs & Home Cooks: Record recipes, cooking instructions, and kitchen notes without stopping your workflow. • Book Writers: Dictate ideas, drafts, or entire chapters and transcribe them instantly. • Content Creators: Talk your ideas out loud and prepare your scripts. • Everyone: From quick memos to long recordings, OffScribe handles it all. Key Features • One-Tap Recording: Start recording instantly; transcription starts automatically. • High-Quality On-Device Transcription: Powered by Apple Neural Engine and state-of-the-art transcription model for accurate results. • Folder Organization: Keep your recordings and transcripts neatly organized. Always Free & Privacy-Focused OffScribe is completely free, supported by banner and occasional full-screen ads. Your privacy is our top priority: no audio uploads, no analytics, no subscriptions. Everything stays local and under your control. Get Started Today Download OffScribe to start recording, transcribing, and exporting audio securely—offline, fast, and hassle-free. Privacy Policy: https://gigantech.io/products/transcription-app/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://gigantech.io/products/transcription-app/terms-of-service

About

Own AI

This AI assistant allows private conversations and document analysis using on-device models or Apple Intelligence. It supports voice input, file imports, and customizable personalities for a personalized workflow.

Highlights
  • On-device AI models
  • Apple Intelligence integration
  • Voice input and conversation mode
  • Import and analyze documents (PDF, DOCX, TXT, RTF, code)
  • Summarize documents
  • Customizable AI personalities
  • Local conversation history
Features
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Own AI is a private AI assistant for iPhone that helps you chat, speak, and ask questions about documents using on-device models or Apple Intelligence when you choose it. Built for people who want more control over their AI experience, Own AI keeps local model conversations on your device while giving you the option to use Apple Intelligence on supported devices. What you can do with Own AI: - Chat with AI using local models downloaded to your device - Use Apple Intelligence when available and enabled - Talk naturally with voice input and conversation mode - Import PDFs, DOCX, TXT, RTF, and code files, then ask questions about them - Summarize documents and retrieve relevant context inside each chat - Pick the model that fits your device and needs - Customize your assistant with different AI personalities - Keep conversation history stored locally on your device Own AI is designed for privacy-conscious users, students, researchers, founders, and anyone who wants a more personal AI workflow without depending entirely on the cloud. Download Own AI to get a faster, more private way to chat, read documents, and work with AI on your iPhone. Requires iPhone 12 or newer (A14 chip or later) — the on-device AI models cannot run on iPhone 11 or iPhone SE (2nd generation). Legal Terms of Use (EULA): https://sudoswisshub.github.io/MetalMind-AI/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://sudoswisshub.github.io/MetalMind-AI/privacy.html

Screenshots

OffScribe4 screens
Own AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OffScribe at none against Own AI's 4. OffScribe also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Own AI sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. OffScribe asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
OffScribe versus Own AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOffScribeOwn AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB402 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGiganTech, LLCAlice-Georgiana TURCANU

In-app purchases

None

OffScribe

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Own AI

Subscriptions4
  • Own AI Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Own AI Pro$4.991 Month
  • Own AI Pro Yearly$49.991 Year
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  • Own AI Pro$49.991 Year

Questions

Is OffScribe free?
OffScribe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Own AI free?
Own AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OffScribe or Own AI have ads?
Neither OffScribe nor Own AI shows ads.

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