Wave: AI Note Taker
Records meetings and phone calls in the background, then transcribes and summarizes them with speaker names.
At a glance
Starts at
Free
No paid plan found on the App Store, September 2026.
Free tier
Yes
Platforms
iOS
Best for
Professionals recording meetings and calls on iPhone
Not for
Android users needing the same app
3.9 out of 5
Scored by a Toolio reviewer after real useOur verdict
Wave records meetings, lectures, and phone calls in the background, then turns them into transcripts with speaker names attached and a concise AI summary of key takeaways. It's built for professionals and students who'd rather review an organized summary than take notes live. It's iOS only, speaker identification is accurate most of the time but not flawless, and recording a call without informing the other party can carry legal risk the app doesn't address.
✓What it does well
Background audio recordingRecords meetings, lectures, or calls in the background without interrupting your workflow.
Intelligent summariesConverts long conversations into concise summaries with key takeaways and to-dos.
Unlimited recording timeLets you record for as long as needed without a time cap.
✕Where it falls short
iOS onlyAvailable only on iOS, with no Android version.
Speaker labels aren't perfectSpeaker name identification lands correctly about 98 times out of 100, not a guaranteed perfect match every time.
Call recording legal riskRecording phone calls without informing the other party can be illegal in some places, a risk the app does not flag itself.
Key features
Background audio recordingRecords meetings, lectures, or calls in the background without interrupting your workflow.
Phone call transcriptionRecords phone calls and generates transcripts and summaries automatically.
Speaker identificationIdentifies who's speaking and labels it in the transcript.
Unlimited recording timeLets you record for as long as needed without a time cap.