WhisperDirect
A high-performance transcription app that works with your own OpenAI API key. Avoid expensive monthly subscriptions and leverage the raw power of the Whisper API with a transparent, pay-as-you-go model. Dramatically streamline your meeting notes with automated Slack posting.
🚀 Download on App Store
💸 Exceptional Cost Performance
Whisper API
Approximately $0.36 per hour. Transcribing 14 hours of audio costs only about $5—far more economical than typical subscription-based apps.
AI Summaries & Minutes
Supports GPT-4.1 and GPT-5 (nano, mini) models. Summarizing thousands of words usually costs just a few cents.
Transparent Billing
No monthly app fees. You only pay OpenAI directly based on their official rates for what you actually use.
Core Features
Versatile Import Options
Record in real-time, import via Share Sheet, or automatically extract and compress audio from video files.
Slack & Drive Sync
Post transcripts and summaries to Slack automatically. Supports Google Drive backup for both audio and text files.
Synced Highlights
Text highlights stay in sync with audio playback. Insert custom timeline markers (configurable in 5-second intervals) for easy navigation.
On-Device OCR
Extract text from images using high-precision OCR. Since processing is done on-device, no API fees apply for this feature.
Custom AI Prompts
Fully editable prompts for summaries and meeting minutes. Tailor the AI's output to fit your professional needs perfectly.
Extensive Exporting
Export audio, text, summaries, and minutes. Also generates subtitle files in VTT and SRT formats.
🔑 Important Note
An OpenAI API key is required to use this app. All usage fees are billed directly to your OpenAI account based on their service policies.