Added Nov 5, 2026
Whisper Notes
Freemium · $7.99 one-timeOffline transcription app for iPhone and Mac, bought once
What is Whisper Notes?
Whisper Notes transcribes recordings and imported audio entirely on your iPhone, iPad or Mac, with speaker identification and support for more than 100 languages. It is sold as a one-time purchase with no subscription.
On Mac, the built-in Parakeet model processes about an hour of audio in under a minute on Apple Silicon, and Whisper Large V3 Turbo is also available for files up to 24 hours long. The Mac version from the website adds voice typing in any app by holding the Fn key, plus an on-device AI assistant.
The iOS app is bought once on the App Store and covers iPhone, iPad and the Mac App Store build. The Mac app from the website is free for 5,000 words a week or unlocked with a separate one-time license.
Features
- On-device transcription
- Speaker identification
- 100+ languages
- Fn-key voice typing on Mac
- Audio file import
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Whisper Notes
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Pricing
- Pricing model
- Freemium
- Paid options from
- $7.99 one-time
- Billing frequency
- One-time
Whisper Notes plans
Mac free tier
Free
- 5,000 words per week
- Fn voice typing
iPhone and iPad
$7.99 one-time
- Unlimited transcription
- Includes Mac App Store build
- Free updates
Mac license
$14 one-time
- Unlimited words
- Files up to 24 hours
Prices in USD, checked Nov 5, 2026. Plans change often, so confirm on the Whisper Notes site.Official pricing
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Audio never leaves the device
- One-time price, no subscription
- Fast on Apple Silicon
Cons
- Apple platforms only
- Mac website app is a separate purchase
- Free Mac tier is capped weekly
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What is Whisper Notes?
Whisper Notes transcribes recordings and imported audio entirely on your iPhone, iPad or Mac, with speaker identification and support for more than 100 languages. It is sold as a one-time purchase with no subscription.
Can I use Whisper Notes for free?
On Mac, the website version is free for 5,000 words a week with no time limit. The iOS app is a paid App Store purchase.
Does Whisper Notes work without internet?
Yes. All transcription runs locally on the device, so no connection is needed.
How much does Whisper Notes cost?
Whisper Notes is freemium, with paid plans from $7.99 one-time.
Is there a free version of Whisper Notes?
Yes. Whisper Notes has a free plan, and paid plans add more usage and features.
What are the main features of Whisper Notes?
On-device transcription, Speaker identification, 100+ languages, Fn-key voice typing on Mac, Audio file import.
Who makes Whisper Notes?
Whisper Notes is made by Whisper Notes.
What are the best alternatives to Whisper Notes?
Popular alternatives include Vid2txt, GoWhisper, AirCaption.