Comparison

Da Liu Ren vs Whisper Notes

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

Head to head
About

Da Liu Ren

This app serves as a comprehensive reference manual for studying and practicing Da Liu Ren, a complex Chinese metaphysical art. It simplifies the process of charting Liu Ren Pan and calculating charts with precision, considering location and time zone.

Highlights
  • Da Liu Ren calculator
  • Liu Ren Pan charting
  • Date and time zone precision
  • Reference manual
  • Historical context
Features
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The Master Application Da Liu Ren is an excellent reference manual for all those studying or using Da Liu Ren. Divination methods, Da Liu Ren 大六壬 (The Great Liu Ren or Six Yang Waters), along with Qi Men Dun Jia 奇門遁甲 and Tai Yi Shen Shu 太乙神數, it is one of the collective Three Arts (San Shi 三式), China's Highest Metaphysical Arts. The application Da Liu Ren makes charting LiuRen Pan as easy as clicking a few buttons. This Application Includes Da Liu Ren Calculator Find the Liu Ren Chart on any date you want with absolute precision, taking into consideration the Longitude and Time Zone of the area. This application is useful only to those who have learned, or who are learning Da Liu Ren 大六壬. The Great Liu Ren Method (Sun Bin Divination 孫臏預測學) has been recorded dating before Xia Dynasty in 2100 bc; and that it was practiced by the Yellow Emperor during the Creator Period. This is by far, the most complicated and comprehensive of the three Liu Ren Methods. !!! We're always listening, so please send comments, suggestions and words of encouragement. !!!

About

Whisper Notes

This app provides accurate, on-device transcription of audio and video files in over 100 languages. It offers a secure, offline experience with no subscriptions or cloud uploads. Easily record or import files and export transcripts with timestamps.

Highlights
  • 100% offline transcription
  • Record voice or import audio/video
  • Supports 100+ languages
  • Export transcripts with timestamps
  • Lock screen widget for quick capture
  • Secure, on-device data storage
Features
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Maybe the best offline transcription app — 70,000+ journalists, researchers, and professionals seem to think so. Turn meetings, lectures, and voice memos into accurate text with speaker labels — fast, 100% offline, on your device. No subscription. One purchase, yours forever. ■ Core Features - Record voice memos and capture ideas instantly—from the Lock Screen, widgets, Control Center, the Action button, or just say "Hey Siri" - Import audio and video from any app (WhatsApp, Photos, Voice Memos, etc.), several files at once—even extract subtitles - Turn meetings, lectures, and interviews into transcripts with speaker labels—see who said what and name each speaker - Fix a word where you read it: double-tap any paragraph to edit in place - 101 languages, auto-detected (optimized for English), accurate even in noise and mixed languages—three models (Parakeet, Whisper, SenseVoice), switch freely - Export as SRT, VTT, or TXT—timestamps and speaker labels included—or auto-save every new transcript to Files or iCloud Drive ■ Privacy & Speed Because everything runs on your device, there is nothing to upload—and nothing to leak. Turn on airplane mode before you record and leave it on: Whisper Notes works exactly the same. That matters when the recording is an interview, a client meeting, or something you would never put on someone else's server. Transcribing 5 minutes of audio on iPhone 15: ~18 seconds with Parakeet, ~1 minute with Whisper. SenseVoice is much faster than Whisper and strongest for Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. Each model has its strengths—choose freely based on language and use case. Older devices are slower but work fine. ■ Honest Pricing Because transcription runs on your device, we have no server costs—so there is nothing to charge you monthly for. Most similar apps charge $100+/year; we charge once. No subscriptions, no in-app purchases, no ads. Not satisfied? Tap Settings → Request Refund. ■ Common Questions Does it work completely offline? Yes. Your audio never leaves your device. Works on flights, in remote areas, anywhere. Can I transcribe WhatsApp voice messages or videos? Yes. Share or save audio/video from WhatsApp to Whisper Notes and transcribe offline. Perfect for extracting subtitles without uploading to cloud services. Is there a recording time limit? Up to 24 hours per recording, and hours-long recordings transcribe on every supported iPhone. Longer recordings just take more time. Does it support real-time transcription while recording? Not during recording, but yes during transcription—after you finish recording, you'll see the transcript appear in real-time as it's being generated. Do you support speaker labels (diarization)? Yes—fully offline. Tap ⋯ on a note → Detect Speakers, then rename each speaker. Where is my data stored? Only on your device. We have zero access. Note: If you delete the app, your recordings are deleted too (because we don't keep secret backups). Please export important files regularly. Can I summarize a transcript? Yes — copy it into whichever AI tool you prefer. Whisper Notes itself never uploads anything; your audio and text stay on your device. What if I switch apps while transcribing? iOS limits background processing, so transcription pauses and continues automatically when you come back. Which devices are recommended? iPhone 12 and newer. Older devices (iPhone 11, iPhone SE 2nd gen) are not recommended—the app will not function properly on these devices. What languages are supported? English, Español, Français, Deutsch, Português, Italiano, Nederlands, 简体中文, 繁體中文, 日本語, 한국어, Hindi, Arabic, Русский, Türkçe, Polski, Українська, Tiếng Việt, Thai, Tagalog, Bahasa Indonesia, Svenska, Norsk, Dansk, Suomi, Čeština, Greek, Hebrew, Română, Magyar, Persian, Urdu, and 65+ more languages. ■ Contact Questions? Email support@whispernotes.app Learn more: whispernotes.app

Screenshots

Da Liu Ren4 screens
Whisper Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Whisper Notes at $7.99 against Da Liu Ren's $44.99. Whisper Notes also leads on ratings volume (679 vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Da Liu Ren's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 66%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Da Liu Ren costs $44.99 and Whisper Notes $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Da Liu Ren holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Whisper Notes has 679 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Da Liu Ren's written reviews are positive against 66% of Whisper Notes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Da Liu Ren ships an update every 2 months, Whisper Notes every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Da Liu Ren versus Whisper Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDa Liu RenWhisper Notes
Price$44.99$7.99 — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.7 (679 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better66.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1679 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#7 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB656 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakis KaragiannopoulosSmashMelon LLC

Customer experience

Da Liu Ren

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Whisper Notes

All ratings673 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral3.7%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews337 reviews
Positive66.2%
Neutral10.1%
Negative23.7%

Bugs and requests

Da Liu Ren

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Whisper Notes

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Recordings disappearing after transcription
  • Transcription process getting stuck at 1%
  • Crashes on certain iOS/iPadOS versions
  • Inability to import audio files consistently

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for speaker diarization
  • Implement real-time transcription mode
  • Allow customization of hotkey/shortcut
  • Improve integration with Apple Shortcuts
  • Provide option to choose transcription model size

In-app purchases

None

Da Liu Ren

No in-app purchases

None

Whisper Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Da Liu Ren free?
Da Liu Ren costs $44.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Whisper Notes free?
Whisper Notes costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Da Liu Ren or Whisper Notes?
Da Liu Ren is rated higher. Da Liu Ren averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Whisper Notes averages 4.7 from 679 ratings.
Do Da Liu Ren or Whisper Notes have ads?
Neither Da Liu Ren nor Whisper Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Da Liu Ren or Whisper Notes?
Da Liu Ren ships an update every 2 months, and Whisper Notes every 2 weeks. Most recently, Da Liu Ren was updated on October 29, 2026 and Whisper Notes on October 30, 2026.

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