Start Recording in a Fraction of a Second

Whisper Memos offers multiple ways to start recording instantly: a lock screen widget, an Apple Watch complication, and Shortcuts & Action Button support. You can capture ideas while walking, driving, or doing sports without unlocking your phone.

Capture fleeting thoughts immediately with zero friction, from your iPhone or Apple Watch.

Pristine Accuracy with Top AI Models

Whisper Memos uses the latest AI models for speech-to-text: OpenAI Whisper (90%+ accuracy), ElevenLabs Scribe (96.7% accuracy, great for accents and multilingual speech), and Cohere Transcribe (94.6% accuracy, fast, supports 14 languages).

Get near-perfect transcriptions even in challenging conditions, with automatic paragraph formatting and summaries.

Receive Well-Formatted Emails Seconds Later

After recording, Whisper Memos sends a nicely formatted email with automatic paragraphs and a summary. You can decide what to do with the memo later, keeping your workflow flexible.

Your voice memos arrive in your inbox as clean, readable text, ready to use or forward.

Send Memos to Your Favorite Apps

Whisper Memos integrates with Notion, Trello, Things 3, Reflect, Drafts, Todoist, Day One, Evernote, and iCloud. You can also use Mail Drop or connect via Zapier to reach thousands of other apps.

Automatically route voice memos to your task manager, notes app, or any connected service.

Route Memos Automatically with Agents

Create named agents (like 'Jack' or 'Emily') and assign each a destination. When you start a memo by saying the agent's name, Whisper Memos routes it to the correct app or email automatically.

Send different memos to different places without manual sorting—just say the name and go.

Import Audio and Set ADHD Reminders

Import audio files from your phone, iCloud Drive, or any app via share sheet or clipboard (supports MP3, M4A, WAV, AAC, FLAC up to 100 MB). Also, start a memo with 'Remind me to...' to pin a reminder to your lock screen.

Transcribe existing recordings and never forget a task—capture thoughts and get reminders without extra apps.

• Exceptional accuracy even with messy, unstructured speechOpenAI Whisper handles pauses, filler words, and topic changes so well that most transcripts require no manual editing.
• Truly frictionless capture from lock screen and Apple WatchYou can start a recording in under a second, making voice memos a natural extension of your thought process rather than a chore.
• Email delivery fits into any existing workflowTranscripts land in your inbox automatically—no new apps to learn, no export steps to remember.
• Minimalist design that stays out of your wayThe app does one job and does it quietly; there are no menus, folders, or feature‑bloat to distract you.

• iOS only—no Android or web versionAndroid users and anyone who works cross‑platform are locked out entirely.
• No built‑in editing or organisation toolsOnce a transcript lands in your email, you’re on your own to edit, tag, or search; the app itself offers no content management.
• Subscription can feel steep for a single‑purpose utilitySeveral niche tools in this space offer lower one‑time fees, though they often lack the accuracy or Apple Watch integration.
• Professional Reality: Not a replacement for a full transcription/notes platformBusinesses needing collaboration, search, CRM integration, or meeting‑specific features should evaluate Otter.ai, Fireflies.ai, or Descript instead.

The daily commuter who ideates on the road

A 45‑minute drive becomes a mini strategy session. With Apple Watch integration, the user hits one button, talks freely, and by the time they walk into the office, a clean transcript of their ideas is waiting in their inbox. This is a perfect lightweight alternative to full meeting tools like Fireflies.ai when you’re capturing personal thoughts rather than team meetings.

Content creators and writers capturing flashes of inspiration

A blogger on a walk can ramble out an entire article outline. Whisper Memos handles the messy delivery and produces a coherent first draft, saving the writer from losing the idea or spending 20 minutes on formal dictation. For more structured writing, writers may still need a dedicated editor like Descript, but for raw capture, Whisper Memos excels.

Executives dictating post‑meeting action items

Between back‑to‑back calls, an executive speaks a quick voice memo summarising key takeaways and follow‑ups. The transcript hits their email seconds later, ready to forward to an assistant or paste into a project management tool. No logging into a meeting recorder or reviewing a full meeting transcript is needed.

Field journalists and researchers conducting rapid interviews

A journalist records a short street interview on their iPhone. The accurate transcription appears within minutes, allowing them to begin drafting immediately. For longer, multiparty sessions, a tool like Otter.ai might offer more robust speaker identification, but for solo, on‑the‑fly captures, Whisper Memos is faster and lighter.

Download Whisper Memos from the iOS App Store and grant microphone and Apple Watch permissions.

Record a brief test memo to see how the transcription handles your speaking style and ambient noise.

Configure your delivery destination—choose between email or Apple Notes for automatic transcript delivery.

Start your free trial, set a daily recording habit (e.g., after a morning walk), and review transcript quality for your first week.