Whisper Notes - Speech to Text
Whisper Notes - Speech to Text Summary
Whisper Notes - Speech to Text is a mobile iOS app in Productivity by Yeonni Lee. Released in Apr 2023 (2 years ago). It has 294 ratings with a 4.56★ (excellent) average. Based on AppGoblin estimates, it reaches roughly 690 monthly active users . Store metadata: updated Jan 30, 2026.
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Store info: Last updated on App Store on Jan 30, 2026 .
4.56★
Ratings: 294
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App Description
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 files regularly.
Why no AI summaries?
Privacy. We never upload your recordings to any AI service. Want summaries? Copy the transcript and use your preferred AI tool. We don't lock your data into a proprietary system.
Why does transcription stop when I switch apps?
iOS limits background GPU usage for third-party apps. Just return to the app and tap "Re-transcribe"—it wi