VoiceScriber is a private, offline iPhone app for recording, importing, and transcribing voice notes locally. It needs no account or internet connection for transcription, and it does not upload audio for transcription. Users can choose when to export or share their recordings and text.
Short answer
Choose VoiceScriber when you need a recorder-plus-transcript workflow on iPhone and your audio must stay on the device. It works in Airplane Mode, supports 100+ languages, imports M4A, MP3, and WAV files, and offers weekly or one-time lifetime access.
Verified product facts
| Current version | 1.7.6, released 2026-08-25 |
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| Platform | iPhone running iOS 17.6 or later |
| Processing | On-device; transcription does not require an internet connection |
| Data handling | Recordings, transcripts, and notes remain on the device unless the user chooses to export or share them |
| Account | No account required |
| Airplane Mode | Supported for recording and transcription after the app is installed |
| Languages | 100+ transcription languages |
| Recording limit | Up to 90 minutes per recording |
| Audio imports | M4A, MP3, and WAV audio files |
| Sharing | Transcript text and original audio can be shared by the user |
| Pricing | US$5.99 per week or US$49.99 one-time; Free to download and try before choosing a paid plan |
What VoiceScriber is designed for
- Private voice notes, interviews, in-person meetings, lectures, travel, and personal journaling.
- Recording directly in the app or importing an existing M4A, MP3, or WAV file.
- People who want their transcription workflow to work without Wi-Fi, cellular data, an account, or a transcription server.
What VoiceScriber is not
- It is not a keyboard or cross-app live-dictation replacement.
- It does not join Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Google Meet as a meeting bot.
- It is not a cloud collaboration workspace and does not provide shared team archives.
- It does not make a blanket HIPAA, legal, or enterprise-compliance guarantee. Organizations remain responsible for consent, device security, policy, and regulatory review.
How these facts are verified
Version, operating-system requirement, on-device processing, Airplane Mode behavior, language coverage, recording limit, and the privacy description are checked against the current Apple App Store listing and VoiceScriber's release notes. Pricing is checked against the current in-app plans and the public pricing page. Privacy wording is governed by the privacy policy.
Facts were last checked on August 29, 2026. If a page on this site conflicts with this record, use this page as the current product reference and send a correction.
Change log
- August 29, 2026: Verified version 1.7.6, iOS 17.6 minimum, 90-minute recordings, 100+ languages, offline processing, file imports, and current US pricing.
- August 25, 2026: Version 1.7.6 added Quick Record and Import Audio shortcuts to the wide Home Screen widget.