Bronkhorst Recorder
Record, Transcribe, Understand
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Record, transcribe & summarize conversations on-device. Powered by Whisper & Apple Intelligence. Your voice stays private — always.
Your words. Your device. Nobody else.
Bronkhorst Recorder is a privacy-first voice recorder that turns your spoken words into accurate, searchable transcripts — entirely on your iPhone. No cloud uploads. No subscriptions. No compromises.
Whether you're capturing a meeting, an interview, a lecture, or a personal note, Bronkhorst Recorder records with clarity and transcribes with the power of Whisper — one of the most accurate speech recognition models available — running completely on your device.
KEY FEATURES
On-Device Transcription
Powered by the Whisper model, transcription happens locally on your iPhone. Your audio never leaves your device, ensuring complete privacy and security.
Apple Intelligence Summarization (iOS 26+ · iPhone 15 Pro or newer)
Let Apple Intelligence automatically generate a concise summary of your transcript. Get the key points at a glance — without reading through the full text.
Effortless Recording
Record, pause, and resume with a single tap. A real-time waveform shows your audio level as you speak. Recordings are automatically saved and organized in your personal library.
Full Transcript with Timestamps
Every transcript is broken down into timed segments, so you can follow along and navigate your recording with precision.
Multilingual Support
Bronkhorst Recorder speaks your language. The app supports Dutch, English, German, and French — both for the interface and for transcription.
Your Personal Library
All recordings are stored locally and neatly organized. Browse, search, review transcripts, and copy text to the clipboard with ease.
Choose Your Model
Select the Whisper model that fits your needs:
• Small — Fast transcription, minimal storage (recommended)
• Medium — Higher accuracy for complex speech
PRIVACY BY DESIGN
In a world where your data is constantly being harvested, Bronkhorst Recorder takes a different approach. Every recording, every transcript, every summary stays on your device — period. There is no account to create, no server to trust, and no data to sell.
PERFECT FOR
• Journalists and researchers
• Students capturing lectures
• Professionals recording meetings
• Anyone who values the spoken word — and their privacy
REQUIREMENTS
• iPhone with iOS 17.0 or later
• Apple Intelligence summarization requires iOS 26.0+ and iPhone 15 Pro or newer
• Whisper model download required on first use (Wi-Fi recommended)
Bronkhorst Recorder. Record it. Transcribe it. Understand it.
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Version 1.2 — Background recording & Apple Intelligence improvements
• Recording continues while the screen is locked or when switching apps
• Library: tap any untranscribed recording to transcribe and summarise it
• New transcription screen with animated progress and live text preview
• Recording screen shows a capacity ring indicating the 1-hour recording limit
• Settings: customise the summary instructions used by Apple Intelligence
The developer, Bronkhorst High-Tech B.V., 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
- Bronkhorst High-Tech B.V.
- Size
- 4.2 MB
- Category
- Productivity
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 Bronkhorst