Record or import
Record on iPhone or iPad, or choose supported audio or video through the document picker.
Meeting intelligence for iPhone and iPad
Turn recordings into useful minutes.
Record a conversation or import supported media. TapMinutes creates a transcript, structured minutes, and detailed notes you can review and organize.
Apple Watch companion: start, pause, resume, stop, or cancel an iPhone recording from your wrist.
From conversation to something useful.
TapMinutes keeps the original transcript and lets you choose the output that fits the moment. The transcription route and available actions depend on your plan and device support.
Choose an output
Create structured Minutes, detailed Notes, or Both in English or Spanish.
Use text or transcribe
Preview meaningful captions found inside media, reuse them, or request transcription instead.
Review and organize
Replay audio, review the transcript, search meetings, and use Pro organization tools.
Export with Pro
Copy, share, read aloud, or create polished PDFs when Pro export features are available.
A complete record of the meeting.
Every feature below is labeled so you can see what works on Basic, what requires Pro, and where a separate one-time purchase may apply.
Basic + Pro
Audio and video import
Import supported media. Basic uses on-device transcription on supported iOS versions; Pro adds premium cloud transcription.
Basic + Pro
Embedded transcript detection
TapMinutes can inspect media for meaningful caption tracks and let you preview and reuse the text or transcribe the audio.
Basic + Pro
Minutes, notes, or both
Generate structured minutes, detailed notes, or both while preserving the original transcript.
Basic + Pro
English and Spanish
Select English or Spanish before recording or processing supported imported content.
Basic + Pro
Background recording
Pause and resume, keep recording while iPhone is locked, and check recording status through a Live Activity.
Companion
Apple Watch controls
Use the Watch app as a remote to control an active iPhone recording. Transcription and review remain on iPhone or iPad.
Basic + Pro
Playback and review
Store and replay meeting audio, keep the transcript, and review generated minutes and notes inside TapMinutes.
Pro
Folders, tags, and bookmarks
Create folders, edit tags, and add timestamped bookmarks. Existing organization remains visible on Basic when relevant.
Pro
Custom presets
Create unlimited custom output styles with Pro. A separate Custom Preset Pack can unlock up to three presets when shown in the app.
2 Basic / Pro
Regeneration
Basic includes two regenerations per meeting. Pro includes unlimited regeneration.
Pro
Read aloud
Have TapMinutes read generated minutes or notes aloud.
Pro export
PDF export and branding
Create and share polished PDFs with Pro. Company name and logo branding is included with Pro or available separately when shown in the app.
Pro
Backup, restore, and recovery
Back up or restore meeting archives and use Recover Saved Recordings for unfinished audio.
Basic + Pro
Personal iCloud sync
When enabled, meeting data can sync across supported Apple devices through your personal iCloud account.
Review the details. Keep the context.
TapMinutes keeps audio, transcript, minutes, and notes together so you can return to the source instead of relying on a summary alone.
Minutes and notes stay connected
Switch between transcript, structured minutes, and detailed notes while replaying the original recording.
Professional PDF output
Pro can create and share PDFs. Custom branding can add a company name and logo when available through Pro or the separate purchase shown in the app.
Built for iPad, too
Review, search, and filter your meeting history on a larger screen.
Basic for everyday capture. Pro for the full workflow.
A seven-day Pro trial may be offered in the app. Current subscription options and availability are shown in TapMinutes; prices are not hard-coded here.
| Feature | Basic | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Meeting allowance | Up to 3 processed meetings per day and 6 per week, shared across recordings and audio/video imports | Meetings beyond Basic daily and weekly count limits |
| Meeting length | Up to 20 minutes per recording or audio/video import | Longer recordings and imports beyond the Basic limit, subject to service and device constraints |
| Transcription | On-device transcription on supported iOS versions | Premium cloud transcription |
| Minutes and notes | Included for in-app review | Included |
| Regeneration | Two regenerations per meeting | Unlimited regeneration |
| Presets | Built-in styles; up to three custom presets with the separate Preset Pack when shown in the app | Built-in styles and unlimited custom presets |
| Copy, share, export, read aloud | Not included | Included |
| PDF export | Not included | Create and share PDFs |
| Folders, tags, bookmarks | Existing items remain visible when relevant; creating or editing requires Pro | Create and edit |
| Backup, restore, saved-recording recovery | Not included | Included |
| Document and transcript import | Not included | Text-based PDF, TXT, SRT, and VTT |
| iCloud sync | Included | Included |
One-time options: Custom Preset Pack can unlock up to three custom presets without Pro. Custom PDF Branding can unlock a company name and logo without an active Pro subscription, but PDF creation and sharing normally require Pro. These purchases are available only when shown in the app; availability can vary by storefront or release state.
Bring in media or existing text.
TapMinutes supports two different import paths. Audio/video import is available on Basic and Pro; document and transcript import requires Pro.
Audio and video
Choose supported media through the iOS document picker. TapMinutes can inspect media for meaningful embedded captions and let you preview and reuse them or request a fresh transcription.
- Basic imports count toward the same daily, weekly, and 20-minute limits as recordings.
- Basic uses on-device transcription on supported iOS versions.
- Pro uses premium cloud transcription.
- Audio transcription requires a compatible playable audio track.
Documents and transcript files
Import text-based PDF, TXT, SRT, and VTT files. SRT and VTT preserve existing transcript text for processing.
- DOCX is not supported.
- TapMinutes does not include built-in OCR for scanned or image-only PDFs.
- Run external OCR before importing a scanned PDF.
- PDF extraction may be limited to the first 50 pages or about 80,000 characters.
Clear about where processing happens.
TapMinutes uses on-device and cloud processing for different jobs. The route depends on your plan, feature choice, and supported system capabilities.
On your device
Recordings and meeting information are stored on your device. Basic on-device transcription keeps audio processing on the device when supported.
In your iCloud
When iCloud is enabled, meeting information may sync through your personal iCloud account. TapMinutes does not have direct access to content stored there.
For cloud features
Premium cloud transcription sends necessary audio for processing. AI generation may send transcript text and selected style instructions after the required disclosure and consent.
Cloud requests go through the TapMinutes Cloudflare proxy and use OpenAI's API. The API key is not embedded in the app. Under OpenAI's API data policy, API content is not used to train OpenAI models. Read the full Privacy Policy.
Questions, answered plainly.
For step-by-step instructions and troubleshooting, visit the Help Center.
What is included in Basic?
After the seven-day Pro trial, Basic can process up to 3 meetings per day and 6 per week, with recordings or audio/video imports up to 20 minutes each. It includes supported on-device transcription, in-app transcript/minutes/notes review, Minutes/Notes/Both, built-in styles, two regenerations per meeting, and iCloud sync.
How do the Basic limits work?
The daily and weekly allowances are shared between recordings and audio/video imports. A processed recording or import counts as a meeting. Reaching either limit pauses additional Basic processing until the applicable allowance resets.
Does TapMinutes work offline?
Recording and some on-device functions can work without a network connection. Basic on-device transcription requires a supported iOS version and device capabilities. Premium cloud transcription and AI generation require network access, so TapMinutes should not be described as fully offline.
Can I import audio and video?
Yes. Basic and Pro can choose supported audio or video through the iOS document picker. Basic limits apply to Basic imports. If you request audio transcription, the media needs a compatible playable audio track.
Can TapMinutes use captions already inside a video?
TapMinutes can inspect imported media for a meaningful embedded caption or transcript track. When one is found, you can preview and reuse it or request a fresh transcription from the audio.
Which document formats are accepted?
Pro supports text-based PDF, TXT, SRT, and VTT. DOCX is not supported. PDF extraction may be capped at the first 50 pages or approximately 80,000 extracted characters.
Does TapMinutes read scanned PDFs?
TapMinutes does not include built-in OCR. A scanned or image-only PDF must be converted with an external OCR tool before TapMinutes can read its text.
What does the Apple Watch app do?
The Apple Watch app is a remote recording companion. It can start, pause, resume, stop, or cancel a recording on the paired iPhone. It is not a standalone transcription or meeting-review platform.
What happens if a recording is interrupted?
TapMinutes can detect interrupted or unfinished audio. Recover Saved Recordings is a Pro feature for processing available saved audio after an interruption.
What is stored in iCloud?
When you enable iCloud for TapMinutes, meeting information may sync through your personal iCloud account across supported Apple devices. TapMinutes does not have direct access to the content in your personal iCloud account.
What does Pro unlock?
Pro adds processing beyond Basic count and duration limits, premium cloud transcription, copy/share/export, PDF creation and sharing, folders/tags/bookmarks, read aloud, unlimited regeneration and custom presets, backup and restore, Recover Saved Recordings, custom PDF branding, and PDF/TXT/SRT/VTT import.
What do the one-time purchases unlock?
When available in the app, the Custom Preset Pack unlocks up to three custom presets without Pro. Custom PDF Branding unlocks a company name and logo without an active Pro subscription, but PDF creation and sharing normally require Pro. Buying branding alone should not be understood as unlocking the full export workflow.
How do subscriptions renew?
TapMinutes may offer weekly, monthly, or yearly Pro subscriptions and a seven-day Pro trial when shown in the app. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled through your Apple Account settings. Current availability and pricing appear in the app and can vary by storefront or release state.
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