Brain Dump: Voice to Markdown: An iOS/iPadOS/Mac app that records voice and transcribes it on-device into editable Markdown notes saved as plain-text files in iCloud or an Obsidian vault. Meeting.ai: An AI notetaker that turns online and in-person meetings into transcripts, summaries, mind maps, and action items. We compare them on cost, capture approach, and day-to-day fit so you can choose faster.
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Shortlist Brain Dump: Voice to Markdown when capturing and transcribing meeting notes hands-free into a markdown file matters most, and Meeting.ai when turning interview or workshop recordings into organized notes matters most. Trial each on a few real meetings before you commit — the better fit usually shows fast.
An iOS/iPadOS/Mac app that records voice and transcribes it on-device into editable Markdown notes saved as plain-text files in iCloud or an Obsidian vault.
An AI notetaker that turns online and in-person meetings into transcripts, summaries, mind maps, and action items.
Brain Dump: Voice to Markdown is a voice-first note-taking app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac that captures spoken thoughts and transcribes them into editable text. Transcription runs on-device using Apple's speech engine, so it works offline and audio never leaves the device. Each note is stored as a standard plain-text or Markdown (.md) file synced through iCloud, which lets it work with Obsidian, iA Writer, and other text editors rather than locking notes inside a proprietary cloud. The app supports background recording, silence detection, and Siri shortcuts for hands-free capture, and it can transcribe Apple Voice Memos or other local audio and video files. An optional paid AI tier adds cleanup, summaries, and action-item extraction, plus template-based rewriting. Core recording, transcription, editing, iCloud sync, Siri, and offline mode are free. It is aimed at journalers, Obsidian users, and people capturing meeting notes, ideas, or quick thoughts when speaking is faster than typing. Developed by Saravanan Pitchaimani; listed in the App Store Productivity category.
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Meeting.ai is an AI note-taking platform that converts meetings into structured documentation including transcripts, summaries, visual mind maps, and action items. It supports multiple capture methods: joining online meetings live, recording in-person conversations, and processing uploaded audio or video files, including recordings sourced from places like Google Drive. The platform provides transcription with automatic speaker identification and handles multiple languages, accents, and language switching within a conversation. A distinguishing feature is its visual mind maps, which organize meeting content conceptually alongside more conventional summaries that surface decisions and action items. Meeting.ai integrates with major conferencing tools including Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams, and offers meeting statistics such as duration and speaker participation. Outputs can be shared via secure links or exported to formats like PDF, image, or text, and the service is accessible across web, iOS, and Android. It is aimed at professionals across use cases such as team standups, product planning, client presentations, interviews, and design workshops who want their meetings captured and organized automatically. Pricing varies by plan. Check the official website for current pricing.
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Brain Dump: Voice to Markdown is a free tier with paid upgrades (freemium); Meeting.ai is a free tier with paid upgrades (freemium). Always confirm current pricing on each vendor's site before buying.
| Feature | Brain Dump: Voice to Markdown | Meeting.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Core capability | On-device voice transcription that works offline (audio stays on the device) | Transcripts, summaries, and visual mind maps from meetings |
| Standout feature | Notes saved as plain-text/Markdown files synced via iCloud | Live online capture, in-person recording, and uploaded file processing |
| Team usage | Works with Obsidian, iA Writer, and other text editors | Automatic speaker identification |
| Integrations | Background recording, silence detection, and Siri shortcuts | Multi-language support including accents and language switching |
| Languages & capture | Can transcribe Apple Voice Memos and other local audio/video files | Integrations with Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams |
| Best-fit workflow | Optional AI cleanup, summaries, and action-item extraction | Exports to PDF, image, or text and secure link sharing |
Brain Dump: Voice to Markdown
Choose Brain Dump: Voice to Markdown if you need capturing and transcribing meeting notes hands-free into a markdown file — strengths include privacy-focused: transcription happens on-device and notes are stored as files you own.
Meeting.ai
Choose Meeting.ai if you need summarizing standups, planning sessions, and client meetings — strengths include visual mind maps offer an alternative way to organize meeting content.
Brain Dump: Voice to Markdown
Meeting.ai
It depends on your workflow. Brain Dump: Voice to Markdown is strong for capturing and transcribing meeting notes hands-free into a markdown file, while Meeting.ai is strong for summarizing standups, planning sessions, and client meetings. Both transcribe and summarize meetings.
Brain Dump: Voice to Markdown is a free tier with paid upgrades and Meeting.ai is a free tier with paid upgrades. Check each vendor's pricing page for the latest plans and free-tier limits.
Yes. Many teams run more than one meeting assistant when the workflows are complementary.
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