Private On-Device Transcription
OffgridScribe
Transcribe speech to text and generate summaries — entirely on your iPhone. No uploads, no cloud processing, nothing stored on a server.
Download on the App StoreWhat it does
OffgridScribe transcribes and summarizes voice recordings — entirely on your iPhone. No data is ever uploaded to a server.
OffgridScribe transcribes recordings to text and can generate summaries on demand, so you can turn an interview, meeting, or case recording into notes without waiting on a cloud service or handing the audio to a third party.
Why on-device
- Transcription and summaries happen entirely on your iPhone — nothing is uploaded
- Works fully offline, useful for sensitive recordings taken anywhere
- Encrypted on-device storage — sensitive records never pass through a third-party server
- Built with journalists, lawyers, and anyone documenting sensitive conversations in mind
A note on privacy claims
Our privacy approach is based on how the app is built — it doesn't include the networking code needed to send your recordings anywhere. This isn't the same as third-party certification (e.g. SOC 2 or HIPAA compliance documentation). If you work in a regulated profession and need certified compliance guarantees, please do your own diligence before relying on this app for that purpose.
Pricing
Free to try with limited transcription length. Pro unlocks unlimited transcription and summaries for a one-time purchase of £24.99 — no subscription.
Frequently asked questions
Does OffgridScribe work without an internet connection?
Yes — transcription and summaries run entirely on-device using WhisperKit, so it works fully offline after the initial one-time model download.
Does OffgridScribe collect or upload my recordings?
No. A self-conducted network audit found that, after the one-time download of the transcription model itself, no recordings, transcripts, or other content leave the device. See our Privacy Policy for the full results.
Does OffgridScribe require a subscription?
No — OffgridScribe Pro is a one-time purchase of £24.99, not a recurring subscription.
How much does OffgridScribe cost?
Free to try with limited transcription length. Pro unlocks unlimited transcription and summaries for a one-time purchase of £24.99.
Is this independently audited or certified?
Not yet. See "A note on privacy claims" above for what that means in practice.
More from Offgrid Studio
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