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InstaScript vs Memory Notch

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InstaScript compared with Memory Notch
DetailInstaScript logo InstaScriptMemory Notch logo Memory Notch
What it doesFree browser-based tool that converts Instagram Reels and video files into timestamped English text On-device recording and transcription for Mac, iPhone and iPad
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given CA
Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingNot given 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
  • Transcribe video files up to 100 MB in MP4, MOV, and WebM formats
  • Transcribe audio files in MP3, WAV, M4A, and OGG formats
  • Paste public Instagram URLs for automatic video fetching and transcription
  • Timestamped output with start and end times for each segment
  • Copy transcript to clipboard with one click
  • Download as TXT, SRT, or VTT subtitle formats
  • Works on desktop and mobile browsers
  • Edit transcript text in browser before export
  • Search transcripts with Find function
  • Export transcripts as Markdown notes
  • 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
  • Entirely in-browser processing means files never leave your device
  • No account creation or payment required to use any tools
  • Fetches and transcribes public Instagram URLs automatically
  • Supports multiple subtitle formats for video editors and players
  • Uses OpenAI's Whisper model running locally via Hugging Face transformers.js
  • 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)3 −1 (down) since last check9 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)15
Citation Flow (Majestic)1225
Referring domains (Majestic)437

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