How to Transcribe in Real Time or Offline on iPhone

TL;DR

SpeakSense offers real-time and offline transcription modes: watch text appear as you speak, or transcribe reliably where there's no connection — because it all runs on-device either way.

Steps

In SpeakSense, start a recording.
Use real-time mode to watch the transcript appear as you speak.
Or transcribe offline, with no connection needed.
Review the finished transcript alongside the audio.
Edit the title and organize.

Why it works this way

Different situations want different modes: a live meeting benefits from watching text appear in real time, while a plane, a basement, or a remote site needs transcription that doesn’t depend on a signal. Because SpeakSense runs the speech models on-device, both are possible — real-time capture and fully offline transcription — without ever routing audio through a server.

Tips & edge cases

Real-time is great for following a live conversation.
Offline is reliable exactly where cloud transcribers fail.
On-device both ways — nothing is uploaded in either mode.

FAQ

Can I see text as I speak? Yes. Real-time mode shows the transcript appearing live as you talk.

Does it work with no signal? Yes. It works offline, so you can transcribe in low-connectivity environments.

Which mode is more accurate? Both use on-device models; real-time is best for live capture, and you can review the full transcript afterward either way.