Hello Transcribe
Transcribes audio files and voice notes privately.
At a glance
Starts at
Free
No paid plan found on the App Store, September 2026.
Free tier
No
Platforms
iPhone, iPad, Mac
Best for
People needing private transcriptions.
Not for
Users requiring continuous real-time transcription quality
3.8 out of 5
Scored by Alex after real useOur verdict
Hello Transcribe is great for privacy-conscious users. It works offline, supports many languages, but can be limiting with longer transcriptions due to segmenting issues.
✓What it does well
PrivateAll processing is done on-device for privacy.
Multi-Language SupportSupports many languages and translations to English.
User-friendlySaves transcriptions in iCloud, useful for note-taking.
✕Where it falls short
Long Transcription IssuesSegments audio into 30-second chunks, degrading quality at times.
Real-time Preview LimitationsCan't configure real-time preview models as desired.
Manual Re-processing RequiredNeeds a one-click option to re-process transcriptions.
Key features
Pro PlanPricing for PRO features starts at $0 once off.
PresetsCan manage different configurations with presets.
Export SubtitlesSupports exporting VTT or SRT files for subtitles.
One-click Re-process OptionAutomatically reprocess transcriptions as a whole.