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Apograph vs Memory Notch

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Apograph compared with Memory Notch
DetailApograph logo ApographMemory Notch logo Memory Notch
What it doesPrivate, on-device transcription for iPhone On-device recording and transcription for Mac, iPhone and iPad
StageStartup Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given CA
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree: unlimited recordings and imports, Fast and Balanced models, 99 languages, timed sentences, playback, spell check, text/Markdown/PDF export, Best model on 5 recordings, speaker separation on 3 recordings. Pro: one-time purchase, includes everything in Free plus Best model unlimited, unlimited s Free trial with five-minute recording limit per recording. Mac: US$7.99/month or US$79 one-time purchase for unlimited recording on five Macs with one year of updates. iPhone and iPad: US$5.99 one-time in-app purchase.
Key features
  • Records, transcribes and separates speakers entirely on device
  • Supports 99 languages with automatic detection
  • Works completely offline in Airplane Mode
  • Export as text, Markdown, PDF, SRT and WebVTT
  • Quick Record system integration and shortcuts
  • Live transcription with speaker labels while recording
  • Record both microphone and system audio together
  • Local recording library with Markdown notes
  • Optional screen recording alongside audio
  • Dictation into any app with double-tap ⌘
  • Vocabulary customization for improved recognition
  • Enhanced transcript re-transcription
  • Access files with third-party AI tools and editors
  • Import Apple Voice Memos into library
  • Command-line interface for managing recordings
What makes it different
  • Completely private: nothing uploaded, no account required, no analytics or trackers
  • Runs on-device using OpenAI Whisper with no cloud processing
  • Pro is a one-time purchase with no subscription or renewal
  • Free app with generous limits: 5 Best re-transcriptions and 3 speaker separations per month
  • All recording and transcription runs on your device with no audio uploaded to servers
  • Plain Markdown files you own, usable outside the app
  • Sits in your Mac's notch, stays out of the way while recording
  • Free dictation into any app with no subscription required
  • One-time purchase option with no monthly fees
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last check9 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)25
Citation Flow (Majestic)2125
Referring domains (Majestic)637

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