# Whisper Notes - Speech to Text

> Offline Transcription & Memos

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6447090616](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6447090616)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6447090616`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** SmashMelon LLC
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (613 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.8.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-22
- **First published:** 2023-04-04
- **Size:** 506 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/whisper-notes-speech-to-text/id6447090616)
- **Website:** [https://whispernotes.app](https://whispernotes.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://whispernotes.app/privacy](https://whispernotes.app/privacy)

## Description

Whisper Notes is a powerful offline transcription app that runs entirely on your device. Record or import audio and video, transcribe with multiple models (Parakeet, Whisper, etc.), and export transcripts as SRT, VTT, or TXT for easy subtitling and notes. It auto-detects 100+ languages and adapts as you switch languages, all while keeping your data private on-device.

All data stays on your device with a one-time purchase that unlocks unlimited transcripts and lifetime updates—no subscriptions, cloud uploads, or ads. Optimized for iPhone devices (best on iPhone 12+), Whisper Notes emphasizes privacy, speed, and control over your recordings.

## Rankings

- #66,918 — Overall
- #13 — Productivity (Paid)
- #68 — speech

## Review summary

Overall, users praise Whisper Notes for offline, privacy-focused transcription and a one-time purchase, with a simple UI and solid transcription quality. However, recurring issues include crashes and instability (especially with long recordings and on older devices), device compatibility limitations, weak Persian language support, and lack of speaker diarization. Some users also question its value compared to built-in dictation. The developer’s responsiveness is noted by several reviewers.

### Pros

- Offline/local transcription with privacy (no cloud processing).
- One-time purchase with no subscription required.
- Generally good transcription quality and speed.
- Simple, intuitive, sleek user interface.
- Developer responsiveness and transparent updates.

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and instability, including issues opening and long recordings causing hangs.
- Compatibility problems on older iPhones/iOS devices.
- Persian/Farsi transcription support is poor or not useful.
- Lack of speaker diarization / inconsistent speaker identification.
- Some users feel it isn’t clearly better than built-in dictation, questioning value.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6447090616)