Scribe

There are plenty of AI-based transcription apps on the App Store (believe me, I must have tried at least 10 different ones this week, and I barely scratched the surface), but how many of them use a plastic-wrapped CD as their whole aesthetic? Scribe does. The app does the same thing as dozens of similar utilities on the App Store, but at least this one has a UI design that doesn’t suck, a clear subscription-based business model that doesn’t feel scammy, and – most importantly – intuitive interactions that let you record, transcribe, generate a summary, and export. The simplicity of Scribe is refreshing, the app is pleasant to use, and it doesn’t feel like it’s constantly trying to trick you into subscribing to another plan or joining a company’s mailing list. Transcription also runs on-device, so your audio notes won’t be stored on anyone’s servers.