Wave
Transform audio into text and summaries effortlessly on iOS; privacy-focused.. [Freemium]
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What is Wave?
Wave AI Note Taker is an AI-powered note-taking app that records, transcribes, and summarizes meetings, phone calls, lectures, and conversations across every device. It captures audio with a single tap, converts speech to text with best-in-class transcription APIs, and generates insightful summaries with action items. The app supports 76 languages and works on iOS, Android, Mac, Windows, Chrome, and web browsers.
Key features include background recording (even when the screen is locked), chat with your recordings to ask questions about any word or sentence, Voice ID for automatic speaker identification, meeting integrations with Zoom/Google Meet/Teams, built-in dialer for iPhone phone call recording, file import for calls/videos/podcasts, and export to PDF/OneNote/email. The app never trains on user data and is SOC 2 Type 1 compliant for enterprise security.
Wave is designed for professionals at Fortune 500 companies, students, lawyers, sales teams, and anyone who attends meetings, lectures, or phone calls regularly. With 295,717+ users and 212+ million minutes transcribed, it serves users who want to eliminate manual note-taking and focus on listening instead.
Wave pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Free plan: $0 forever with 30 minutes per month, AI transcription and summaries, works on iOS/Android/Web, no credit card required. Pro plan: $11.67/month billed annually (unlimited recording and transcription, AI-powered summaries and action items, export to PDF/OneNote/email, iOS/Android/Mac/Windows/Chrome/Web, cancel anytime). Teams plan: $7.50/user/month with minimum 5 users (everything in Pro plus centralized billing, admin dashboard, more features coming soon). Monthly and weekly billing also available. Prices may vary by platform and region.
Wave pros
- Records, transcribes, and summarizes in one tap
- Works on iOS, Android, Mac, Windows, Chrome, and web
- Background recording even when screen is locked
- Supports 76 languages with translation
- Built-in dialer records both sides of iPhone calls
- Voice ID automatically identifies speakers
- Chat feature lets you ask questions about recordings
- SOC 2 Type 1 compliant for enterprise security
- Never trains on your data for privacy
- Syncs with Zoom, Google Meet, and Teams
- AI-powered summaries with action items
- Export to PDF, OneNote, email, and more
- Import calls, videos, and podcasts for summarization
- 4.9 App Store rating with 11,000+ reviews
- Free tier with 30 minutes per month, no credit card
- Bridges into active calls for three-way recording
- Desktop app records without bots joining meetings
Wave cons
- Free tier limited to 30 minutes per month
- Pro plan requires annual billing for best price
- Teams plan needs minimum 5 users
- Some features still coming for Teams plan
- iPhone call recording requires using Wave dialer
- Bridge feature requires carrier three-way calling support
- Monthly pricing higher than annual per-month cost
- No loyalty or special discount programs
Frequently asked questions about Wave
What is Wave AI Note Taker?
Wave is an AI-powered note-taking app that records, transcribes, and summarizes meetings, phone calls, lectures, and conversations. It captures audio with one tap, converts speech to text using best-in-class transcription APIs, and generates insightful summaries with action items. Wave works on iOS, Android, Mac, Windows, Chrome, and web, supporting 76 languages.
Is Wave free to use?
Yes, Wave has a free forever plan with 30 minutes of transcription per month, AI transcription and summaries, and access on iOS, Android, and web. No credit card is required to start. You can upgrade to Pro for unlimited recording.
How much does the Pro plan cost?
The Pro plan costs $11.67 per month when billed annually. It includes unlimited recording and transcription, AI-powered summaries and action items, export to PDF/OneNote/email, and access on iOS, Android, Mac, Windows, Chrome, and web. You can cancel anytime.
Can I record phone calls on iPhone?
Yes, Wave fills the gap since Apple doesn't have built-in call recording. Wave's built-in dialer lets you place calls directly from the app using your real phone number, records both sides of the call in high quality without speakerphone, and delivers a transcript with speaker labels when the call ends.
Does Wave work in the background?
Yes, Wave supports background recording even when your screen is locked. You can keep recording while your phone is locked or you're using other apps, so you never miss a conversation.
How many languages does Wave support?
Wave supports 76 languages. You can talk in any language and Wave will translate and summarize it. After recording, you can translate the transcript and summary to any of the 76 supported languages.
Is my data secure with Wave?
Yes, Wave is SOC 2 Type 1 compliant as of March 1, 2025. Your data is always secure with encryption at rest and in transit, access controls, zero-trust architecture, incident response protocols, and ongoing risk assessment. Wave never trains on your data.
What is Voice ID?
Voice ID creates a mathematical fingerprint of each speaker's voice and automatically identifies them in every future recording. You save a speaker's name once, and Wave labels them automatically in transcripts and summaries, making them more useful without manual labeling.
Can Wave join my Zoom/Teams/Google Meet meetings?
Yes, Wave syncs with Zoom, Google Meet, and Teams. You can connect your Google or Outlook calendar and Wave sends an AI notetaker to your meetings. It joins as a visible participant, records video and audio, and delivers a transcript and summary. Wave Desktop can also capture without a bot joining.
How do I export my transcripts and summaries?
Pro plan users can export to PDF, OneNote, email, and more. You can share summaries and transcripts with friends, teammates, or send them to your inbox. The export feature is part of the Pro plan benefits.