Shortcut Recorder
Shortcut Audio & Transcription
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
A lightweight audio recorder built for automation. Record instantly, view live activity timers, and transcribe recordings using Apple Shortcuts.
Shortcut Recorder is a lightweight audio recorder built for speed, automation, and transcription. All recordings and transcriptions are processed locally on your device.
Start recording instantly, track the recording time live in Dynamic Island and Live Activities, and automate your recording workflows using Apple Shortcuts.
Perfect for meetings, voice notes, ideas, and quick audio capture.
Features
Instant Recording
Start recording in seconds with a simple interface designed for fast audio capture.
Live Activity Timer
See your recording time update live in Dynamic Island and on the Lock Screen while recording.
Apple Shortcuts Integration
Automate recording workflows using powerful Shortcuts actions:
• Start Recording
• Stop Recording
• Stop Recording and Transcribe
Automatic Transcription
Convert recordings to text directly from Shortcuts using built-in speech recognition.
Flexible File Management
Customize your recording file name and automatically append timestamps to organize recordings.
Quick Sharing
Share recordings instantly with other apps.
Local Processing
Audio and transcription are processed locally on your device using Apple’s speech recognition framework.
Great For
• Meeting notes
• Quick voice memos
• Brainstorming ideas
• Automating workflows
• Research recordings
• Content creators
Shortcut Recorder is designed for people who want a fast, automation-friendly recording tool that works seamlessly with the Apple ecosystem.
Ratings & Reviews
The developer, Jacob Kruse, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Jacob Kruse
- Size
- 3.7 MB
- Category
- Productivity
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 26.2 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 26.2 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 26.2 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 26.2 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 26.2 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 Jacob Kruse