On-device recording and transcription for Mac, iPhone and iPad
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Pricing model
Freemium
Free
Pricing
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.
Free to create conversations, request guest seats, use the browser studio, record locally, and follow the guided YouTube setup. Host up to three upcoming conversations at once and send up to ten guest requests per day. Cloud recording and automatic AI editing are not included.
Key features
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
Schedule or start-now podcast conversations
Private browser recording studio with local file saving
Guest application and approval system
Episode preparation space with shared questions and run-of-show
Local recording in multiple formats
YouTube broadcast capability with participant agreements
Episode kit for recaps, chapters, and social media posts
Creator exchange format for mutual interviews
Screen sharing in browser studio
Conversation Relay to continue episodes with guest approval
What makes it different
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
No audience or existing podcast required to start
Recordings remain on participants' devices, not uploaded to cloud
Built specifically for emerging creators and first conversations
Emphasis on intentional preparation and thoughtful conversations
Privacy-first design with private guest introductions and calls
Memory Notch
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