Whisper Notes

Whisper Notes is an offline transcription tool designed for iPhone and Mac. It records or imports audio, then transcribes it entirely on the device, keeping data local. It also identifies speakers within transcripts and labels them accordingly. The Mac version adds voice typing through a keyboard shortcut and includes an on-device AI assistant, focusing on privacy and offline operation for professionals and individual users.

The app operates without internet access, and audio never leaves the device. It emphasizes speed on Apple Silicon devices and supports handling multiple languages.

Whisper Notes offers a range of capabilities for local transcription, including speaker labels and the ability to import audio files. It provides shortcuts and lock-screen features for quick access, and supports both iPhone and Mac platforms with offline processing to preserve privacy and local control over data.

It also notes a free-tier option for Mac, with a weekly word limit. It is intended for users who need privacy-preserving, offline transcription.

Use cases

• Offline dictation, a Whisper app for iPhone and Mac, and private voice memos.
• Transcript meetings with speaker labels and timestamps.