Does Offscript work offline?
Yes. After the initial model download, Offscript is designed to keep recording, transcription, search, and core note workflows running locally on-device.
Private Voice Notes
Private voice notes with offline AI for iPhone and Android.
Offscript turns voice memos into searchable notes directly on your phone. Record instantly, transcribe on-device, search by meaning, and keep everything protected with biometric lock and encrypted local storage.
On-Device Transcription
Record and transcribe voice notes locally with Whisper. Your audio stays on your phone.
Semantic Search
Search by meaning instead of exact phrasing to find the note you were actually thinking about.
Private by Default
Encrypted audio, an encrypted notes database, biometric lock, and no cloud sync for your recordings.
Core Features
What the app does out of the box
The product is centered on local AI note-taking with a security model that does not depend on trusting a remote service.
- Offline AI transcription powered by Whisper
- Semantic note search that runs locally
- AES-256 encrypted audio files
- SQLCipher-protected notes database
- Biometric lock with secure-screen protections
- No accounts, tracking, or server-side note processing
Why people switch
More useful than basic voice memos
Most voice memo apps stop at recording, or send transcription through the cloud. Offscript adds on-device transcription, semantic search, and stronger privacy controls without routing your notes through a server.
Recordings stay on-device, transcripts live in an encrypted local database, and the app does not require an account to function.
The only network requirement is the initial model download used to enable local transcription and search. After that, the core note workflow is designed to keep working offline.
Biometric protection, encrypted storage, and secure-screen protections make Offscript a stronger fit for meeting notes, voice journals, interviews, and other sensitive recordings you do not want routed through a cloud-first workflow.
Premium
Power features for heavy note-taking
Offscript also layers in advanced organization and sharing tools for people who use voice notes as part of real work.
Summaries And Action Items
Generate concise recaps and extract next steps without sending notes anywhere.
Professional Export
Export notes as PDF, Markdown, CSV, or plain text when you need to share your work.
Calendar Integration
Push transcripts or action items into your calendar with explicit user control.
Encrypted Backup
Create password-protected backups you can store anywhere without exposing plaintext notes.
Platforms
Use Offscript on your phone
Offscript is available on both iPhone and Android, with the same private capture, local transcription, and searchable note workflow on each platform.
FAQ
Questions people ask before installing
Short answers to the core privacy and usability questions around Offscript.
Does Offscript upload my audio to the cloud?
No. Offscript keeps recordings on your phone and does not rely on cloud note processing for transcription, summaries, or search.
Do I need an account to use Offscript?
No. Offscript does not require an account for the core note-taking workflow.
How does Offscript protect notes and transcripts?
Offscript stores audio in encrypted files, keeps transcripts in an encrypted local database, and supports biometric lock plus secure-screen protections.
Is Offscript an alternative to Apple Voice Memos?
Yes. Offscript goes beyond basic voice recording with on-device transcription, semantic search, tags, summaries, and biometric protection for private voice notes on iPhone and Android.
Can I transcribe voice memos offline on iPhone or Android?
Yes. Offscript uses an on-device model so your recordings can be transcribed locally after the initial model download, without routing your notes through a cloud workflow on iPhone or Android.