I made a free offline voice recorder with on-device transcription — no internet, no subscriptions

Hey everyone,

I just released my app Dictofon — a voice recorder that transcribes your recordings entirely on-device using a neural network (Parakeet ASR via CoreML).

Why I built it: I wanted a simple recorder that could transcribe without sending audio to any server. Most apps either require internet or charge a subscription for transcription. This one does everything locally on your iPhone.

What it does:
- Record and transcribe voice notes offline
- Supports Russian, English, and Chinese
- The AI model is bundled in the app — works immediately, no downloads needed
- Completely free, no ads, no subscriptions

It's my first app on the App Store, so I'd appreciate any feedback.

📲 https://apps.apple.com/app/dictofon/id6755906319

Posted Mar 8, 2026, 6:05 PM UTC

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