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Wave: AI Note Taker

Records meetings and phone calls in the background, then transcribes and summarizes them with speaker names.

Checked 3 Oct 2026 Reviewed by Alex Listed since September 2024

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 Alex after real use

Our 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.

Questions about Wave: AI Note Taker

What does Wave: AI Note Taker do?

Wave: AI Note Taker records meetings, lectures and phone calls in the background, then turns them into transcripts with speaker names attached. It also writes concise AI summaries with key takeaways and to-dos, and there is no time cap on how long a recording can run.

Is Wave: AI Note Taker free?

Wave: AI Note Taker is listed as free, with no paid plan found on the App Store in September 2026. The reviewer lists unlimited recording time among its strengths, so recordings can run as long as needed.

Is Wave: AI Note Taker available on Android?

No. Wave: AI Note Taker is available only on iOS, with no Android version, and Toolio lists Android users needing the same app as a poor fit. It is aimed at professionals recording meetings and calls on iPhone.

How accurate is speaker identification in Wave: AI Note Taker?

Wave: AI Note Taker labels who is speaking in each transcript, and the reviewer says speaker names land correctly about 98 times out of 100. That makes identification accurate most of the time, though not a guaranteed perfect match.

Does Wave: AI Note Taker warn about call recording laws?

No. The reviewer notes that recording phone calls without informing the other party can be illegal in some places, and Wave: AI Note Taker does not flag that risk itself. Alex scores the app 3.9 out of 5 after real use.

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