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Free AI assistant that transcribes meetings, analyzes documents, and answers questions—all without internet. Unlike Otter.ai or Fireflies, your data never leaves your device. Perfect for students, professionals, and journalists who value privacy.

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Powerful AI. Complete Privacy.

Everything you need for professional transcription and note-taking

Real-Time Transcription

Watch your words appear instantly as you speak. Advanced AI transcription powered by Apple Intelligence.

  • Live transcription as you record
  • High accuracy speech recognition
  • Multiple language support

AI Summaries

Get instant summaries of your recordings and documents. Perfect for quick reviews and reference.

  • Automatic meeting summaries
  • Key points extraction
  • Action items identification

Document Analysis

Upload PDFs and documents for AI-powered analysis. Ask questions and get instant answers.

  • PDF & document support
  • Intelligent Q&A system
  • Content insights

iPad Optimized

Full iPad Pro experience with split-view, multitasking, and keyboard shortcuts.

  • Split-screen multitasking
  • Keyboard shortcuts
  • Apple Pencil support

100% Offline

Works completely offline. No internet required for transcription, summaries, or AI features.

  • No internet dependency
  • Works anywhere, anytime
  • Full functionality offline

Privacy First

No accounts, no tracking, no cloud upload. Your data stays on your device, always.

  • No account required
  • Zero personal data collection
  • Complete data ownership
Privacy Guaranteed

Your Data Never Leaves Your Device

Unlike other transcription apps, Inscribe processes everything locally using Apple Intelligence. No servers, no cloud, no exceptions.

On-Device Processing

All AI processing happens on your device using Apple Intelligence. Your notes never leave your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

Zero Personal Data Collection

No tracking, no personal data collection, no cloud upload. We collect anonymized analytics and crash reports only—never tied to you.

No Account Required

Start using Inscribe immediately. No sign-up, no email, no subscriptions to cancel.

Perfect For Every Scenario

Privacy-first AI for students, professionals, and creators

Students & Education

Record lectures, generate study notes, and analyze course materials offline. Never miss important points with real-time transcription and AI summaries.

  • Lecture recording & transcription
  • Study guide generation from PDFs
  • Exam prep with document Q&A
  • Works in classrooms without WiFi

Business & Meetings

Capture meeting notes, extract action items, and analyze reports—all while keeping sensitive business data completely private on your device.

  • Meeting transcription & summaries
  • Action item extraction
  • Contract & document analysis
  • HIPAA-friendly privacy controls

Journalism & Interviews

Conduct interviews with confidence knowing your sources stay protected. Transcribe recordings and analyze research materials without cloud exposure.

  • Interview transcription
  • Source protection & privacy
  • Research document analysis
  • Quote extraction & verification

Why Choose Inscribe Over Competitors?

See how Inscribe compares to cloud-based transcription services

Feature
Inscribe Inscribe
Otter.ai Fireflies.ai Rev.ai
Works Offline ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗
100% Private (No Cloud Upload) ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗
Document Analysis & AI Chat ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗
No Internet Required ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗
Real-Time Transcription ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
AI Summaries ✓ ✓ ✓ ✗
Starting Price Free $16.99/mo $10/mo $0.02/min

Unlike cloud-based services, Inscribe processes everything on your device. Your sensitive meetings, interviews, and documents never touch external servers.

See Inscribe in Action

Beautiful design meets powerful functionality

Inscribe note details showing AI summaries, transcription, and Q&A features

AI-Powered Insights

Summaries, transcriptions, and intelligent Q&A

Documents view with PDF and presentation files ready for analysis

Document Analysis

Analyze PDFs and documents privately

iPad Pro view showing split-screen note details with full document text

iPad Optimized

Full iPad Pro experience with multitasking

Simple. Powerful. Private.

Get started in seconds

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Record

Tap record to start capturing meetings, lectures, or conversations

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Transcribe

AI transcribes your audio in real-time, completely offline

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Analyze

Get summaries, ask questions, and extract insights instantly

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Inscribe

Inscribe processes everything on your device using Apple Intelligence. Your recordings, transcriptions, and documents never leave your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. We don't collect personal data, don't require accounts, and don't upload anything to the cloud. We only collect anonymized analytics and crash reports to improve the app—never tied to you or your content.

Inscribe requires Apple devices with Apple Intelligence support: iPhone 15 Pro or later, iPad with M1 chip or later, and Mac with Apple Silicon (M1 or newer). Apple Intelligence provides the on-device AI processing that makes Inscribe's privacy-first approach possible.

Simply tap the record button to start capturing audio. Inscribe automatically transcribes your recording in real-time. Once finished, you can view the transcription, get AI-generated summaries, and ask questions about the content—all processed on your device. You can also upload documents and PDFs for AI-powered analysis.

Yes! Inscribe works completely offline. All AI processing, transcription, and analysis happens on your device without requiring an internet connection. This ensures your data stays private and gives you full functionality anywhere, anytime.

Inscribe is free to download and use. For unlimited access to all features, choose from flexible pricing options: $2.99 per week, $9.99 per month, or $29.99 for unlimited lifetime access. All plans include full functionality with no feature restrictions.

No. There are no artificial limits on recording length or storage. You're only limited by your device's available storage space. Record as long as you need and store as many notes as your device can hold.

Unlike Otter.ai, Fireflies.ai, and other cloud-based services, Inscribe works 100% offline with all processing happening on your device. This means complete privacy (no cloud upload), works anywhere without internet, and combines transcription with document analysis in one app. Most competitors require constant internet connectivity and upload your sensitive data to their servers.

Best Offline Transcription App for Students

Looking for a transcription app that works in lecture halls without WiFi? Inscribe is the perfect solution for students who need reliable, offline transcription for classes, study groups, and research interviews. Unlike online-only apps like Otter.ai that fail without internet, Inscribe uses Apple Intelligence to transcribe lectures in real-time—even in airplane mode. Record unlimited hours, generate AI study guides from PDFs, and ace your exams with privacy-first note-taking.

HIPAA-Compliant Meeting Transcription

Healthcare professionals and businesses handling sensitive data need transcription that never leaves their devices. Inscribe provides HIPAA-friendly privacy controls by processing all audio, documents, and AI analysis locally on your iPhone or Mac—zero cloud upload, zero risk. Perfect for medical professionals, lawyers, therapists, and any industry where client confidentiality matters. Your patient notes, legal consultations, and business meetings stay 100% private.

Interview Transcription for Journalists

Protect your sources with offline interview transcription. Inscribe ensures investigative journalists, reporters, and researchers can transcribe sensitive interviews without exposing sources to cloud servers. Record in the field without cell service, transcribe on the spot, and analyze interview transcripts with AI—all while maintaining complete source confidentiality. Better than Trint or Rev.ai for privacy-conscious journalism.

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Free to download. No cloud upload. Works completely offline. Your conversations stay yours.

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Free download • Optional: $2.99/week, $9.99/month, or $29.99 lifetime • iPhone, iPad & Mac