MemSieve is a simple yet powerful iOS dictation app that helps you capture, transcribe, and format your thoughts with ease. Record anywhere, even offline - transcribe when you're ready to connect.
- Smart Presets: Pre-configured templates that automatically clean up and transform your transcriptions:
- Default: Simple transcription with your personal context
- Bullet Points: Automatically formats text into organized bullet points
- Thoughts: Structures recordings into clear sections with headings
- Offline Recording: Record anywhere, transcribe later when online
- Customizable Context: Personalize transcription prompts to improve accuracy for names, terms, and phrases you use often
- Import Support: Seamlessly import recordings from Apple Voice Memos
- AI-Powered Editing: Highlight any text and use AI to edit, reformat, or refine your transcriptions
- Flexible Export: Copy, paste, email, or share your transcriptions however you prefer
- Built for iOS using SwiftUI
- Uses AVFoundation for audio recording and processing
- Integrates with OpenAI's API for transcription (Whisper) and text editing (GPT-4o)
- Supports high-quality audio formats (192kbps AAC)
- Implements smart chunking for handling long recordings (silence detection based on power level)
- iOS 15.0 or later
- OpenAI API key for transcription services and text editing
- Internet connection for transcription (can be done later on)
- Clone the repository
- Add your OpenAI API key to
Config.swift - Build and run using Xcode
- Grant microphone permissions when prompted
- Select a preset (Default, Bullet Points, or Thoughts)
- Tap the microphone button to start recording
- Monitor your audio levels in real-time
- Tap the stop button when finished
- Add a label to your recording
- Wait for transcription and auto-formatting to complete
- View and edit your transcribed text in the History tab