Whispernotes
Whisper Notes is a 100% offline speech-to-text app for iPhone and macOS that uses OpenAI's Whisper models (including Whisper Large V3 Turbo) to transcribe voice memos, meetings, and audio files locally on-device. It targets professionals who need private, accurate transcription with a one-time purchase model.
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Whispernotes
Whisper Notes is an offline-first transcription app for iPhone (iPhone 12 and later recommended) and M-series Macs that converts speech to text locally using Whisper-based AI models. It is designed for journalists, researchers, doctors, students, and privacy-conscious professionals who need accurate, private transcripts of meetings, lectures, interviews, and voice memos without sending audio to the cloud.
The app emphasizes local processing, privacy, and simplicity: no subscriptions, no cloud uploads, and no analytics. Key capabilities include system-wide Fn-key dictation on macOS, importing MP3/M4A/WAV files, streaming transcription output, support for 100+ languages, and on-device AI summaries and chat features on Mac.
Whisper Notes is a 100% offline speech-to-text app for iPhone and macOS that uses OpenAI's Whisper models (including Whisper Large V3 Turbo) to transcribe voice memos, meetings, and audio files locally on-device. It targets professionals who need private, accurate transcription with a one-time purchase model.
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100% Offline
All transcription runs locally on your device—no internet required and no cloud uploads. Audio and transcripts never leave the device.
100+ Languages
Support for over 100 languages including English, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, German, French, Korean, Arabic, Hindi, Portuguese, and many more.
Import Audio Files
Import MP3, M4A, or WAV files for transcription. On iPhone you can share recordings from Apple Voice Memos directly into Whisper Notes.
One-time Purchase
No subscriptions or hidden fees. iOS and Mac are one-time purchases ($6.99 each) and include free updates for that platform.
Streaming Output
See transcription text stream in real time while files are processed—no need to wait for the full file to finish.
Fn Key Voice Typing (macOS)
System-wide dictation: hold the Fn key in any app, speak, release, and text is inserted into the active text field.
Whisper Large V3 Turbo & Other Models
Includes Whisper Large V3 Turbo for high accuracy and other optimized models (Parakeet, Parakeet V3, SenseVoice) tuned for speed or specific languages.
Meeting Recording & Auto-detect (macOS DMG)
Auto-detects and transcribes meetings from Zoom, Teams, Google Meet and many other platforms when enabled. Requires macOS DMG (download from website).
Timestamps & Export
Export transcripts with timestamps for review or subtitle creation.
On-device Summaries & Chat (macOS)
Mac version can auto-generate titles and summaries and lets you chat with transcripts using a local AI model (for recordings longer than 3 minutes).
Free Updates Forever
All future updates for a purchased platform are included at no extra charge.
Pricing
Mac: Free download with 10,000 words free (no credit card or sign-up). iOS: no free tier; purchase via App Store for $6.99.
iPhone & iPad
$6.99 (one-time, App Store)- Unlimited transcriptions on-device
- 100+ languages
- 100% offline & private
- Free updates for iOS
Mac
Free download with 10,000-word trial; unlock full version for $6.99 (one-time) inside the app- 10,000 words free trial
- Whisper Large V3 Turbo and other models
- Fn voice typing and meeting auto-detect (DMG)
- On-device summaries and transcript chat
Use Cases
Journalism & Interviews
Transcribe interviews and field recordings locally to protect sources and streamline transcription without cloud exposure.
Meetings & Remote Work
Auto-detect and transcribe meetings on macOS (Zoom, Teams, Google Meet) and export timestamped transcripts for minutes and action items.
Lectures & Research
Record and transcribe lectures or research interviews in 100+ languages for accurate note-taking and later review.
Voice Memo Capture & Idea Logging
Quickly capture thoughts on iPhone or Mac and convert voice memos into editable text, all offline and private.
System-wide Dictation on Mac
Dictate into any text field (Gmail, Slack, VS Code, Notes, ChatGPT, Claude, browsers, etc.) using the Fn-key voice typing feature.
Integrations
System-wide dictation (Any macOS app)
Fn-key voice typing inserts text into any active text field in apps such as Gmail, Slack, VS Code, Notes, ChatGPT, Claude, and browser fields.
Meeting platforms (Mac DMG)
Auto-detects and transcribes meetings from Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, and many other web meeting platforms when enabled in Settings → Meeting Recording.
Apple Voice Memos (iOS)
Share recordings from the Voice Memos app directly to Whisper Notes: tap a recording → '...' → Share → 'Transcribe with Whisper Notes'.
Export & file workflows
Exports transcripts (including with timestamps) so you can use them in subtitle tools, editors, or other document workflows.
Benefits
Limitations
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whisper Notes?
Does it work offline?
Does Whisper Notes collect my data?
Which devices are supported?
Can I transcribe audio files?
How does Fn voice typing work on Mac?
Can Whisper Notes record and transcribe meetings?
What models and languages are available?
Is real-time transcription available?
How much does it cost and is there a free trial?
Does Whisper Notes sync across devices?
Can I get a refund?
Getting Started
- 1 Step 1: Download Whisper Notes — on iPhone via the App Store (iPhone 12+ recommended) or on Mac from the official website (DMG with free trial).
- 2 Step 2: Try the Mac free trial (10,000 words) with no sign-up or credit card, or purchase iOS directly for $6.99 from the App Store.
- 3 Step 3: For macOS enable Fn voice typing in the left-side panel → Voice Typing, import any MP3/M4A/WAV file or start recording, and adjust model settings if needed.
Support
[email protected] (Support hours Mon–Fri, 9AM–5PM EST)
Docs / FAQ
In-app FAQ and the website provide detailed guides, comparisons, and troubleshooting steps.
Website Downloads
Mac DMG download, free trial, and additional instructions available on the official website.
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