Whisper Notes
Offline transcription, turn voice into text.
At a glance
Starts at
$7.99 per purchase
Price as published by the vendor, September 2026.
Free tier
No
Platforms
iPhone, iPad, Mac
Best for
Professional note-takers, researchers.
Not for
Complex multimedia editors
3.9 out of 5
Scored by Alex after real useOur verdict
Whisper Notes excels in offline transcription with speaker labels and over 100 languages. Not suited for real-time transcriptions or complex editing.
✓What it does well
OfflineNo upload needed; data stays private.
LanguagesSupports over 101 languages, auto-detected (optimized for English).
Speaker LabelsSee who said what directly in transcripts.
✕Where it falls short
Real-time TranscriptionsDoes not offer real-time transcriptions during recording.
Complex EditingLimited editing options; no summaries within the app.
Subscription Required for Online ServicesCharges a one-time fee, no recurring costs but offline only.
Key features
Offline RecordingRecords and transcribes audio directly on device.
Speaker LabelsIdentifies speakers automatically in transcripts.
Multi-language SupportAvailable in over 101 languages, optimized for English.
Real-Time TranscriptionsDoes not offer real-time transcriptions during recording.