Whisper Notes
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Offline, one-time-purchase speech-to-text app for iPhone and Mac that never sends audio to the cloud.
What it does
Whisper Notes is a transcription app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac that runs entirely on-device using local speech models, so audio never leaves the user's device. It records voice or imports audio files (MP3, M4A, WAV) and transcribes them in over 100 languages, with a single one-time purchase instead of a subscription.
Core features
100% offline, on-device transcription
Support for 100+ languages
Import of MP3, M4A, and WAV audio files
System-wide dictation via a hold-to-speak shortcut on Mac
Lock-screen quick recording on iPhone
Multiple on-device models including Whisper, Parakeet, and SenseVoice
One-time purchase with no subscription
Best for
→Transcribing meetings, lectures, or interviews privately
→Capturing quick voice notes or ideas without an internet connection
→Converting existing voice memo recordings into text
Pricing
iPhone & iPad
$6.99
Reviews
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Tutorials
Step-by-step: exactly how to get things done with it.