# Pricing — Whisper Notes

Last updated: 2026-05-19

Whisper Notes uses one-time pricing. There are no subscriptions, monthly minute limits, cloud transcription fees, accounts, ads, or usage-based charges.

## iPhone and iPad

- Price: $6.99 one-time purchase through the App Store
- Trial: App Store purchase with standard Apple refund flow
- Includes: offline recording, audio import, on-device transcription, 100+ languages, timestamp export
- Download: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6447090616

## Mac

- Trial: 10,000 words free
- Unlock price: $6.99 one-time purchase inside the Mac app
- Requirements: Apple Silicon Mac (M1 or newer), macOS 14+
- Includes: system-wide Fn dictation, offline file transcription, meeting recording, Parakeet V3, Whisper models, SenseVoice for CJK, local AI summaries and transcript chat
- Download: https://dl.whispernotes.app/WhisperNotes-latest.dmg

## Platform Purchase Policy

iPhone/iPad and Mac are separate purchases. Whisper Notes is not a Universal Purchase. Each platform purchase includes future updates for that platform.

## Compared With Common Alternatives

| Product | Typical price | Processing | Subscription | Offline |
| --- | ---: | --- | --- | --- |
| Whisper Notes | $6.99 per platform | On-device | No | Yes |
| Otter.ai Pro | About $99/year | Cloud | Yes | No |
| MacWhisper Pro | $79.99 lifetime | On-device | Optional | Yes |
| Superwhisper | $8.49/month or lifetime option | Local/hybrid | Optional | Yes |
| Typeless | About $30/month | Cloud | Yes | No |

## Best Fit

Whisper Notes is best for users who need private offline transcription, predictable one-time pricing, Mac system-wide dictation, iPhone voice memos, or professional workflows where audio should not be uploaded to third-party servers.