Whisper Notes - Speech to Text
Whisper Notes - Speech to Text Summary
Whisper Notes - Speech to Text is a mobile iOS app in Productivity by SmashMelon LLC. Released in Apr 2023 (3 years ago). It has 525 ratings with a 4.55★ (excellent) average. Based on AppGoblin estimates, it reaches roughly 2.7K monthly active users . Store metadata: updated May 12, 2026.
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Store info: Last updated on App Store on May 12, 2026 .
4.55★
Ratings: 525
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App Description
Whisper Notes — Maybe the Best Offline Transcription App
One purchase. Yours forever.
Record, import, transcribe—100% on your device. Nothing ever goes to the cloud.
Trusted by 60,000+ journalists, researchers, and professionals.
■ Core Features
- Record meetings, lectures, ideas—transcribe 100% offline, nothing ever leaves your device
- Capture ideas instantly—from Lock Screen, Control Center, Action Button, or just say "Hey Siri"
- Import audio and video from any app (WhatsApp, Photos, Voice Memos, etc.)—even extract subtitles
- Record for hours, no limits—works on flights, in tunnels, anywhere without internet
- 100+ languages, auto-detected (optimized for English)—even when you switch languages mid-sentence
- Multiple transcription models (Parakeet, Whisper, etc.)—switch freely based on your needs
- Export transcripts in SRT, VTT, or TXT—with timestamps for subtitles, or plain text for notes and documents
- Pay once, unlock everything—continuous updates and new features
■ Privacy & Speed
Your recordings stay on your device, always. No internet needed, no cloud uploads, ever.
Transcribing 5 minutes of audio on iPhone 15: ~18 seconds with Parakeet, ~1 minute with Whisper. Each model has its strengths—choose freely based on language and use case. Older devices are slower but work fine.
■ Honest Pricing
One purchase, yours forever.
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