Private Transcriber Offline vs Split Voice Memos
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Private Transcriber Offline
Transform audio and video into text with complete privacy. This app processes all transcriptions locally on your device using advanced AI, requiring no internet connection and sending no data to servers. It supports over 100 languages and offers multiple export formats.
- 100% Private & Offline processing
- Live audio recording and transcription
- Import and transcribe existing audio/video files
- Support for over 100 languages
- Multiple export formats (TXT, SRT, VTT, CSV)
- High accuracy powered by OpenAI's Whisper AI
- Multiple model options for speed/accuracy balance
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Turn audio and video into text privately, directly on your device. Private Transcriber is an offline transcription app for interviews, meetings, lectures, voice memos, and personal notes. Choose a Whisper model, import an audio or video file, and get a searchable transcript without uploading your recording to a cloud service. FEATURES • On-device transcription with Whisper models • Works offline after the model is downloaded • Import audio and video files from Files and Photos • Import an audio file from a direct URL • Choose the model and spoken language for each transcription • Review transcripts with timestamps and audio playback • Export transcripts as TXT, SRT, VTT, or CSV • All audio and transcript data is stored locally on your device Private Transcriber is built for conversations that should stay private. Your recordings are processed on your device, so you remain in control of your data.
Split Voice Memos
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Long voice memo? Split it. SplitMemos lets you divide a single voice recording into separate, shareable segments — directly from the iOS Share menu. No imports, no uploads, no extra steps. Open Voice Memos, tap Share, choose SplitMemos, and start cutting. HOW IT WORKS - Open any voice recording in Voice Memos, Files, or any app that shares audio - Tap Share and select "Split with SplitMemos" - Drag the yellow trim handles on the waveform to select a segment - Preview your selection, then tap the checkmark to confirm - Add another segment or export everything at once KEY FEATURES - Visual waveform editor with pinch-to-zoom up to 20x magnification - Minimap for fast navigation on long recordings - Colour-coded segments for easy identification - Audio preview before you export - hear exactly what you selected - Batch export all segments as individual .m4a files - Works on iPhone and iPad PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything happens on your device. Your recordings are never uploaded, never processed in the cloud, and never leave your phone or tablet. SplitMemos exports individual .m4a files to your Files app or any destination you choose. PERFECT FOR - Lectures and classes — isolate key topics from a long recording - Interviews — separate questions and answers into clips - Meetings — pull out action items and decisions - Podcasts — extract highlights and soundbites - Voice journals — organise rambling thoughts into tidy entries COMPANION TO STITCHMEMOS SplitMemos is the reverse companion to StitchMemos. One splits, the other merges. Together they give you full control over your voice recordings. Use of this app is subject to Apple's Standard Licensed Application End User License Agreement (EULA), available in the App Store under "License Agreement" and at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Private Transcriber Offline at none against Split Voice Memos's 2. Private Transcriber Offline also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Split Voice Memos's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 5 months). 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
Both are free to download. Split Voice Memos sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. Private Transcriber Offline asks for nothing beyond the download.
Private Transcriber Offline ships an update every 5 months, Split Voice Memos daily. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Private Transcriber Offline | Split Voice Memos |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Joris Verhaegen | Zippy IT Solutions Ltd. |
In-app purchases
Private Transcriber Offline
No in-app purchases
Split Voice Memos
- SplitMemos Pro - Annual$3.991 Year
- SplitMemos Pro - Lifetime$3.99
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