Find the words you came back for.

Turn it into a searchable transcript, return to a passage, and make notes or ask questions about what was said. Echo Chamber also imports supported audio and video files and exports transcripts for use elsewhere. Speech recognition and transcript intelligence run on supported Apple hardware; available tools depend on your device, setup, and plan.

Yes, after the required models are ready on a supported device. Recording, transcription, and local transcript tools do not need a remote AI service. Model setup, purchases, optional iCloud sync, and sharing to connected destinations can need internet. Keep the required models installed before recording somewhere without a connection.

They are stored on your device. Optional iCloud sync is off by default and uses your Apple account when enabled. Transcription and AI processing happen locally. Exporting or sharing creates a copy at the destination you choose, so that copy follows the storage and privacy settings of its destination.

No. Echo Chamber records from your device rather than adding a meeting participant. The Mac app can capture microphone and system audio with permission. On iPhone and iPad, the recording workflow uses the device microphone or an imported file. Platform features and audio permissions differ.

Yes. Echo Chamber can import supported audio and video files for local transcription. The resulting transcript can be searched and used with available transcript tools. Import does not send the original recording to an AI service. Check the current offer in Echo Chamber for the import allowance included with your plan.

Yes. Document and text exports include TXT, Markdown, PDF, and DOCX. Use plain text or Markdown for another notes app, a PDF for a fixed document, or DOCX for editing in a compatible word processor. Export options can differ by platform; the app’s export menu shows the available formats.

The App Store lists iOS and iPadOS 18 or later, and macOS 15.1 or later on Apple silicon. Model availability and transcript tools also depend on the hardware. Apple Intelligence is not required for core transcription. Check the App Store compatibility panel for your device before downloading.

It depends on the recording. A nearby microphone and less background noise help; overlapping voices, unfamiliar names, distance, and room echo can make recognition harder. Return to the audio and check names, numbers, and quotations when precision matters. A generated note or answer should also be checked against the conversation.

Echo Chamber is free to download, with optional Pro purchases. Open the App Store listing or the offer inside Echo Chamber for the current plans, feature allowances, and local prices. The offer shown before purchase is the place to confirm what is included with the version you are installing.