
Tonota
LivePrivacy-first voice memos for iPhone — transcribed and polished entirely on your device.
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Jing WuAbout Tonota
Tonota is a launched iPhone app described as a privacy-first solution for voice memos, with transcripts polished entirely on your device.
The app uses an on-device tech stack that includes speech-to-text, tts, iOS, Swift, mlx, on-device llm, and whisper.
Key features
- All transcription runs on-device with zero cloud, no account, and no tracking.
- Local AI tools and model options include MLX models or Apple Foundation Models, with no download required on supported devices.
- Apple Watch app lets you record from your wrist and works offline; recordings sync to iPhone and transcripts can be accessed from the watch.
- Folders and search enable organization and quick lookup; you can browse by folder, search by title or transcript, and play the original audio.
- Export transcripts as a .txt file bundled with the original audio to a folder of your choice.
Tech stack
Frequently asked questions
What does Tonota do?
Tonota provides private on-device transcription of voice memos on iPhone, with transcripts and organization kept on device.
Is Tonota private and offline?
Yes. The data show that transcription runs on-device with no cloud, no account, and no tracking, and that the app can operate offline.
What tech does Tonota use?
Tonota uses on-device speech-to-text and on-device language models, including mlx and whisper, on iOS with Swift.
Is there a Watch app or offline use?
Yes. There is an Apple Watch app for recording from the wrist, and it works offline with recordings syncing to the iPhone.
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