# Whisper Transcription

> Voice, Speech, Audio Dictation

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1668083311](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1668083311)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1668083311`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Good Snooze
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 3.90 / 5 (160 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-17
- **First published:** 2023-02-01
- **Size:** 339 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/whisper-transcription/id1668083311)
- **Website:** [https://www.twitter.com/jordibruin](https://www.twitter.com/jordibruin)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://impresskit.net/press-release/f5537c9f-c2c1-42d9-a870-6cecd28a8c31](https://impresskit.net/press-release/f5537c9f-c2c1-42d9-a870-6cecd28a8c31)

## Description

Whisper Transcription turns audio into text using Whisper's advanced transcription. Share audio from apps like iMessage, WhatsApp, or Voice Memos to transcribe, or record directly in the app. It supports formats mp3, wav, m4a, mp4, mov and offers both cloud transcription for speed and an on-device option for offline privacy.

Transcribe in 100 languages with auto-detect, get high-quality AI summaries, and chat with transcripts to extract information quickly. On-device transcription requires an iPhone 13+ or iPad with an M-series chip. Subscriptions renew automatically via iTunes; manage in Settings.

## Rankings

- #121,279 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise the app for accurate transcription, offline Mac processing, drag-and-drop ease, and API-key support, with active ongoing development. However, they repeatedly complain about pricing and paywalls, reliability bugs and crashes, limited transcript formatting/export options, weak support/refunds, and cross-device compatibility problems between iOS and macOS. This mix of strong core functionality and persistent usability and pricing issues drives a polarized overall impression.

### Pros

- High transcription accuracy, including handling of multi-speakers and technical terminology
- Local processing on Mac (offline) with strong privacy advantages
- Drag-and-drop import and a native macOS feel for a smooth workflow
- Supports using your own API keys and open models
- Active development and ongoing improvements by the developer

### Cons

- Pricing and paywalls: recurring pro subscriptions and nagging upgrade prompts across platforms
- Reliability issues: app often doesn’t work, crashes, or won’t transcribe or open after purchase
- Formatting and editing limitations: difficulty creating paragraph breaks, limited punctuation/export options, hard to copy text
- Support/refund difficulties: limited or unresponsive support and unclear refund options
- Cross-device compatibility problems: mobile and desktop versions don’t interoperate well, plus iPadOS/macOS experiences and performance issues

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1668083311)