Whisper Notes
Offline Speech to Text
Record voice or import audio files, get text. Offline Whisper transcription app runs on your iPhone or Mac—no internet, no cloud uploads, no subscriptions. $4.99 once.
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Download iOS / MacOS AppFeatures
Powerful features designed to make transcription effortless and efficient
Works Offline
Zero internet required. Audio stays on your device.
80+ Languages
English, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, and 76 more.
Import Audio Files
Drop in MP3, M4A, WAV files. Transcribe meetings or lectures.
One Purchase, Forever Yours
One-time $4.99. No subscriptions, no hidden fees, no ads.
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Top 5 Productivity Apps
Aug 17, 2025
"Whisper Notes - Speech to Text, a fairly inexpensive iPad app that uses the Whisper AI model to transcribe audio files without sending them out to a third-party service or server." — One of the 5 apps I use to turn my iPad into the ultimate workstation.
Great Experience
Dec 26, 2024 - Foto
I loved it, super practical because it can be easily managed, text copied, sent, or the audio listened to. It is very comprehensive and at an excellent price. It is a very good job by the developers and my congratulations, as they offered me a great product at an exceptional price. I am very satisfied and highly recommend it.
User Interface
Feb 9, 2025 - Known59
The main reason I purchased this app is that I often have ideas and don't have the ability to transcribe them immediately. Or I wake up at night and want to write down a certain dream or a particular idea. This application gives you that possibility. It's also completely offline and doesn't require a subscription. What more could you want?
Speed & Accuracy
May 4, 2024 - Michael
What impresses me most is how Whisper Notes balances speed with accuracy. It's fast enough to be practical for my research interviews, but accurate enough that I don't waste time correcting transcripts. The optimization is just right.
One-time Purchase
Jan 28, 2025 - CrashCarrotDude
I was tired of subscription fees for transcription services. Whisper Notes is one purchase - that's it. All future updates included, and it keeps getting better. Absolutely worth every penny for the long-term value.
Offline Processing
Oct 10, 2024 - Fliktokap
I record voice memos throughout the day when inspiration strikes. Whisper Notes converts them to text without ever sending my ideas to the cloud. Perfect for keeping my creative process entirely private.
macOS Support
Whisper Notes is now available for macOS
Offline Whisper Transcription
Powered by the state-of-the-art Whisper-Large-V3 Turbo model, running 100% offline to protect your privacy.
Audio File Import
Import audio files from your Mac, supporting MP3/M4A/WAV and more formats and languages, with no total duration limit - transcribe recordings as long as you need.
Accurate and Convenient
Export SRT/timestamped transcriptions, customize keyboard shortcuts for background transcription and paste to any input field.
Pricing
One-time $4
One Purchase, Forever Yours
$4.99
USDOne-time $4.99. No subscriptions, no hidden fees, no ads.
FAQ
Everything you need to know about Whisper Notes
What is Whisper Notes?
An offline speech-to-text app for iOS and macOS. Record your voice—meetings, lectures, random thoughts—and get accurate text transcripts. Everything runs locally on your device using Whisper AI.
Does it work offline?
Yes. No internet needed. Once downloaded, Whisper Notes processes all audio directly on your device. Your recordings and transcripts never leave your iPhone or Mac.
Does it support real-time transcription?
Not yet. Whisper Notes transcribes after you finish recording. This lets the AI analyze the full audio for better accuracy.
Is there a recording length limit?
No hard limit. You can record for hours. Transcription time scales with length since everything runs on-device. People routinely transcribe hour-long meetings.
How fast is transcription?
Depends on your device. On an iPhone 15, roughly 1:5 ratio—5 minutes of audio takes about 1 minute. Older phones are slower but still work.
What languages work?
80+ languages. English, Chinese, Spanish, German, French, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Arabic, Hindi, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Turkish, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Thai, Czech, Polish, Ukrainian, Swedish, and more.
Can I import audio files?
Yes. Drop in recordings from meetings, lectures, or interviews. Supports most formats—MP3, M4A, WAV. Everything transcribes offline on your device.
What devices work?
Most iPhones (except iPhone SE 2nd gen) and all M-series Macs. For macOS, 8GB+ RAM recommended since we use the larger Whisper Large V3 Turbo model.
Any subscription or in-app purchases?
No. Pay $4.99 once. No subscriptions, no ads, no hidden costs. Future updates included.
Can I export with timestamps?
Yes. Export transcripts with timestamps. Useful for reviewing audio later or creating subtitles.
How much does it cost?
$4.99 once. No subscriptions, no ads, no in-app purchases.
Why no free trial?
Whisper Notes runs completely offline for privacy. Once you download it, the app never touches the internet. Free trials require in-app purchases, which need internet—the opposite of what we're trying to do. But if you're not happy after buying, tap Settings → Request Refund.
Can I get a refund?
Yes. Settings → Request Refund.
Why no AI summaries?
Privacy. We don't upload your recordings to any cloud service, so we can't offer AI summaries. But that's the tradeoff—your audio stays 100% private. You can copy transcripts and summarize them yourself with ChatGPT or Claude if needed.
Why is transcription slow on my phone?
Depends on your device. iPhone 15 is fast. iPhone 11 or older? Slower GPU, so transcription takes longer. Everything runs on your device, not the cloud, so older hardware = slower processing.
Why does it stop when I switch apps?
iOS limitation. Whisper Notes needs GPU access to transcribe. Apple doesn't let apps use the GPU in the background. If you switch apps mid-transcription, just come back and tap 'Re-transcribe.'
Is this the best offline speech-to-text app?
We think so, but you can judge for yourself. Whisper Notes uses OpenAI's Whisper AI model, supports 80+ languages, and runs entirely offline. Everything stays on your device. Try it and see if it works for you.
Do professionals use Whisper Notes?
Yes. Journalists, researchers, doctors, and business people use it. Mainly for privacy—no cloud uploads—and the one-time $4.99 payment instead of subscriptions.
How private is Whisper Notes?
Completely offline. Your recordings never leave your device. No cloud servers, no internet uploads. Good for confidential meetings or sensitive conversations.