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Wave is an AI-powered app for recording, transcribing, and summarizing audio and calls
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You need a free plan with no credit card
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Paid · From $8.99 USD

Overview

Wave is an iOS and Android app that transcribes and summarizes recorded audio and phone calls, in any language, using AI. Wave is the essential tool for capturing and understanding critical information, anytime, anywhere. It helps you record, transcribe, and summarize meetings and conversations.

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Access & connections

Where you can use Wave AI Note Taker.

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Capabilities

What this tool accepts, produces, and is strongest at.

Highlights

  • Record audio on iPhone, iPad, & Mac
  • Transcribe audio with fast, multilingual support
  • Capture phone calls with ID recognition and secure storage
  • Import voicemails and notes with podcast player compatibility
  • Summarize audio with highlights and custom lengths/formats
  • Share audio, summary, or transcript via URL or PDF
  • Multi-language support with accurate transcription
  • Siri shortcut compatibility for iPhone 15 action button recording

FAQ 11

What is Wave - AI Note Taker?
Wave is an iOS and Android app that transcribes and summarizes recorded audio and phone calls, in any language, using AI. Wave is the essential tool for capturing and understanding critical information, anytime, anywhere. It helps you record, transcribe, and summarize meetings and conversations.
How to use Wave - AI Note Taker?
Tap the record button to begin recording audio. Once complete, Wave accurately transcribes the audio and turns the text into a useful summary. Customize the summary's length or format within the app.
What is Wave?
Wave is a cutting-edge AI Note Taker designed for iOS and Android, offering seamless recording, transcription, and summarization of your audio content. You can record meetings and phone calls, import podcasts and YouTube videos, and much more.
How does Wave work?
Wave captures your audio, transcribes it into text, and then generates a succinct summary, all of which can be customized according to your needs.
Is there a limit on recording time?
The Free plan offers 30 minutes of recording per month. For more recording time, you can upgrade to the Standard plan for 5 hours per month or the Pro plan for unlimited recording.
How accurate are the transcriptions?
Wave leverages Whisper v3, an open source transcription model from OpenAI, to ensure high accuracy in transcriptions. However, the clarity of the recording can also impact accuracy.
How can I customize my summaries?
Once Wave has transcribed and summarized your audio, you can easily adjust the summary's length or format within the app.
Can I use Wave while using other apps or with my screen off?
Yes, Wave can record in the background, allowing you to use other apps or even when your screen is off.
What about my privacy?
Wave prioritizes your privacy. Read more about our commitment to your privacy in our Privacy Policy.
Can I access Wave on multiple devices?
Currently, Wave is available iOS (iPad and Mac with Apple Silicon) and Android devices. Your transcripts and summaries are available across all devices and a web-based dashboard is coming soon.
What happens if I exceed my monthly recording limit?
If you exceed your monthly limit on the Free or Standard plan, you will need to upgrade to a higher plan to continue recording within that month.
Wave AI Note Taker From $8.99 USD