Record Audio and Get an AI Transcript
An AI voice recorder captures audio from your phone, laptop, or browser and turns it into a transcript while you talk. Start recording, and read the text instead of listening back to the whole thing.
Reading a transcript is faster than re-listening, and you can search it for a name, a number, or a decision instead of scrubbing through audio.
What you get with every recording:
- A transcript with speaker labels and timestamps, in 99 languages
- AI chat on the recording: ask a question and get an answer that points to the moment it happened
- Export as PDF, Word, SRT, or VTT
- Works in the browser, or with the iOS and Android apps
- Free plan: one recording of up to 45 minutes, with AI chat on it
Recordings are stored in your account and open on any device where you sign in.
How to Record Audio with AI Transcription
- Start recording: Open ScreenApp in the browser, or on the iOS or Android app, and press record. If you already have an audio file, upload it instead.
- Let it run: Recording continues until you stop it. The audio is saved to your account as soon as you stop.
- Read the transcript: The transcript, with speaker labels and timestamps, and AI notes are ready a few minutes later. Ask a question about the recording or search it for a word.
Accuracy depends on the audio. A phone held near the speaker works well; a recording made across a large room with background conversation will have gaps. See how we measure accuracy.
AI Voice Recorder vs Other Apps
| Feature | ScreenApp | Otter.ai | Rev Voice Recorder | Descript |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free recording | 1 recording, up to 45 min | 300 min/month, 30 min per conversation | Recording free, transcription paid | 60 min/month |
| Transcription | Included | Included within the minute cap | $0.25/min (AI), $1.99/min (human) | Included |
| Speaker labels | Included | Pro plan | Not stated | Included |
| Languages | 99 | 6 | Not stated | Not stated |
| Offline recording | iOS and Android apps record offline | Otter stores audio locally if the connection drops, with no live transcript | Not stated | Not stated |
| Paid plan | $19/month annual | $8.33/month annual | $25.49/month annual | $24/month |
Sources, checked 2026-09-13: screenapp.io/accuracy#languages, screenapp.io/pricing, screenapp.io/help/how-many-minutes-can-i-record, otter.ai/pricing, descript.com/pricing, rev.com/apps-and-tools/audio-transcription-app, rev.com/pricing, github.com/screenappai/screenapp-new/blob/main/apps/mobile/src/recorder/recording-store.ts, help.otter.ai/hc/en-us/articles/40917035359255
- vs Otter.ai: Otter’s free plan caps you at 300 minutes a month and 30 minutes per conversation, in 6 languages. ScreenApp’s free plan is one recording of up to 45 minutes, in 99 languages.
- vs Rev Voice Recorder: Rev’s recorder is free but transcription is pay per minute at $0.25 for AI transcripts. ScreenApp’s plans include transcription with the recording.
- vs Descript: Descript’s free plan covers 60 minutes a month, and it is built as a full video and podcast editor rather than a recorder. ScreenApp is focused on recording and the transcript.
Who Uses an AI Voice Recorder
Business teams record meeting discussions and get a transcript to review decisions and share with people who could not attend.
Students record classes and lectures, then read the transcript and search it for a term instead of retyping handwritten notes.
Content creators record podcast episodes and interviews, then pull the transcript into show notes or captions.
Journalists record interviews and search the transcript for an exact quote instead of scrubbing through audio to find it.
Legal and healthcare professionals record consultations and meetings and keep a searchable transcript alongside the audio. ScreenApp is not HIPAA-compliant, so it should not hold protected health information; see the trust center for what is covered.
Remote workers record calls across time zones and send colleagues the transcript instead of asking them to watch a recording back.
FAQ
What makes an AI voice recorder different from a regular recorder?
A regular recorder saves raw audio. An AI voice recorder also produces a transcript, with speaker labels and timestamps, and lets you ask questions about what was said. ScreenApp does both: record and transcribe, in 99 languages.
Is the AI voice recorder free?
The free plan includes one recording of up to 45 minutes, with the transcript and AI chat on that recording. Paid plans start at $19 a month billed annually and remove the per-recording limit.
Can I use the AI voice recorder on mobile?
Yes. ScreenApp works in the browser and has iOS and Android apps. Recordings sync to your account so they open on any device where you sign in.
How accurate is the transcription?
Accuracy is 99% on clear audio, with automatic language detection across 99 languages. Accuracy drops with heavy background noise or overlapping speakers, since the model has to guess at what it cannot hear clearly. See how we measure accuracy.
Does the AI voice recorder reduce background noise?
No. ScreenApp does not currently have noise reduction; the transcript accuracy depends on how clean the source audio is. Recording close to the speaker in a quiet room gives the best transcript.
Can I edit the transcript afterwards?
Yes. Transcripts open in a browser-based editor where you can review and change the text before exporting. Export as PDF, Word, SRT, or VTT.
How long can I record for free?
Up to 45 minutes for the free recording. Paid plans remove the per-recording limit.
Does the AI voice recorder work offline?
iOS and Android apps record offline. In the browser, an internet connection is needed for the recording to upload and transcribe.
How secure are my recordings?
Recordings are encrypted in transit and at rest with AES-256, and are not used to train AI models. ScreenApp is not HIPAA-compliant and has no password-protected share links; share links are only created when you choose to share a recording. Security controls are published on the trust center.
