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. Nova A.I.: Nova A.I. is a browser-based AI video editor that auto-generates subtitles and transcripts from video and podcast audio and exports them as SRT, VTT, and TXT files. 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 Nova A.I. when generating and translating subtitles for social and marketing videos 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.
Nova A.I. is a browser-based AI video editor that auto-generates subtitles and transcripts from video and podcast audio and exports them as SRT, VTT, and TXT files.
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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Nova A.I. (wearenova.ai) is an online, browser-based video editing platform built around AI subtitling and transcription. Users upload a video or import one from YouTube or TikTok, and Nova automatically transcribes the spoken audio into editable subtitles and a full text transcript. The same engine powers dedicated tools such as Video-to-Text and a Podcast Transcript Generator, so creators can turn recorded talks, interviews, and podcast episodes into written transcripts for repurposing. Transcripts and captions can be downloaded as SRT, VTT, or TXT files, edited for wording and style, hardcoded onto the video, and auto-translated into many additional languages. Around the transcription core, Nova adds standard editing tools: cutting, trimming, merging, resizing, transitions, text-to-speech, and templates. It is aimed at content creators, marketers, and video editors rather than at internal meeting note-taking. Nova runs entirely in the browser with no software install, and it lists transcription across dozens of source languages with translation across a much wider set.
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Brain Dump: Voice to Markdown is a free tier with paid upgrades (freemium); Nova A.I. 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 | Nova A.I. |
|---|---|---|
| Core capability | On-device voice transcription that works offline (audio stays on the device) | Automatic AI transcription of video and podcast audio into editable text |
| Standout feature | Notes saved as plain-text/Markdown files synced via iCloud | Auto-generated subtitles/captions that can be styled and hardcoded into video |
| Team usage | Works with Obsidian, iA Writer, and other text editors | Transcript and caption export as SRT, VTT, and TXT files |
| Integrations | Background recording, silence detection, and Siri shortcuts | Video-to-Text and Podcast Transcript Generator tools |
| Languages & capture | Can transcribe Apple Voice Memos and other local audio/video files | Subtitle and transcript auto-translation into many languages |
| Best-fit workflow | Optional AI cleanup, summaries, and action-item extraction | Browser-based video editing suite (cut, trim, merge, resize, text-to-speech, templates) |
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.
Nova A.I.
Choose Nova A.I. if you need transcribing recorded podcasts and interviews into text for repurposing — strengths include produces clean, editable transcripts and exports the common srt/vtt/txt formats.
Brain Dump: Voice to Markdown
Nova A.I.
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 Nova A.I. is strong for transcribing recorded podcasts and interviews into text for repurposing. Both transcribe and summarize meetings.
Brain Dump: Voice to Markdown is a free tier with paid upgrades and Nova A.I. is a free tier with paid upgrades. Check each vendor's pricing page for the latest plans and free-tier limits.
Sure. Running both makes sense when their strengths don't overlap and the budget allows.
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