Overview

Cleft Notes is an AI-powered voice-to-text note-taking app designed for people who think best out loud. Record your spoken thoughts and Cleft automatically transcribes and organizes them into structured, readable notes with headings, bullet points, and checklists. Built natively for the Apple ecosystem including Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, Cleft uses on-device transcription that works even offline, keeping your data private and secure. The app includes a full markdown editor for refining notes after recording, supports file attachments, and offers sharing via public links or markdown export to third-party apps like Obsidian. With Zapier integration and encrypted storage, Cleft Notes is particularly well-suited for neurodivergent users and anyone who prefers speaking over typing to capture their ideas.

Pricing: Free (5 min recordings) | Plus: $6.99/mo or $39.99/yr

Minimum macOS: 14.0 (Sonoma)

Architecture: Apple Silicon, Intel

Key Features

On-device voice transcription that works offline for privacy and speed
AI-powered organization of spoken thoughts into structured notes with headings and bullet points
Full markdown editor for refining and editing transcribed notes
Native apps across Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch
File attachments for documents and images within notes
Shareable public links and markdown export to third-party apps
Zapier and Obsidian integration for workflow automation
Live transcription display while recording
Spotlight Search integration for finding notes quickly
Encrypted storage for secure note keeping
Home screen widgets for quick access to recording