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Whisper Notes

An app that transcribes recordings offline and labels each speaker.

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What Whisper Notes does

Whisper Notes is a speech to text app that works fully offline on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Record or import audio and video, and it turns it into text on your device, with labels for each speaker. It costs $7.99 once, with no subscription.

100% offline transcription on your device
101 languages with auto-detect
Speaker labels, also done offline
Import audio and video from other apps
Export as TXT, SRT or VTT
Works on iPhone, iPad and Mac

Whisper Notes keeps things simple and private. All the transcription happens on your device, the privacy label lists no data collected, and there are no ads or in-app purchases. Pay once and that's it.

It handles 101 languages and detects which one you're speaking, though it's tuned best for English. You can bring in audio or video from other apps, and it can split the transcript by speaker, also offline. When you're done, export as plain text or as SRT or VTT subtitles.

It doesn't caption live while you record. The text appears right after you stop, which is fine for voice memos, lectures and interviews (ask before you record other people). The developer recommends an iPhone 12 or newer for good speed, so older phones may feel slow.

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Who it's for

People who want cheap, private transcription with no subscription
Interviews and lectures where you need to know who spoke

Skip it if: Live captions or dictation while you talk. Older iPhones (iPhone 12 or newer recommended).

Pricing

From $7.99 one-time

$7.99 once on the App Store. No subscription, no in-app purchases, no ads.

Prices can vary by country. Checked 17 Oct 2026.

What people like

  • One low price, no subscription
  • Nothing leaves your device
  • Speaker labels without the cloud
  • Subtitle export for videos

Watch out for

  • No live transcription
  • Apple devices only
  • Can be slow on older iPhones

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Questions people ask

Does Whisper Notes work offline?

Yes. It transcribes fully on your device, with no connection needed.

Is Whisper Notes a subscription?

No. It's a one-time purchase of $7.99.

Can Whisper Notes tell speakers apart?

Yes. It can label speakers, and that also runs offline.

How many languages does it support?

The developer lists 101 languages, with automatic detection.