Whisper Notes — Maybe the Best Offline Transcription App
Record voice or import audio/video files, get accurate transcripts—100% offline, on-device.
No limits. No subscriptions. No cloud. Buy once, get iOS + Mac forever.
Trusted by 60,000+ journalists, researchers, and professionals.
■ Core Features
- Record meetings, lectures, ideas—transcribe 100% offline, keep your data secure
- Import from any app (Photos, Voice Memos, WhatsApp, etc.—extract subtitles from videos)
- Lock screen widget—one tap to capture ideas instantly
- 100+ languages, auto-detected
- Export with timestamps (SRT, VTT, TXT)
- Pay once, unlock everything—continuous updates and new features
■ Privacy & Speed
Your recordings stay on your iPhone/Mac, always. No internet needed, no cloud uploads, ever.
Transcription speed: 5 minutes of audio takes about 1 minute on recent iPhones. Older devices are slower but work fine.
■ Honest Pricing
One purchase, works on both iOS + Mac.
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?
No limit. Record for hours if you want. Longer recordings just take more time to transcribe on your device.
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.
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 f