Monologue
An app for Mac and iOS to transcribe speech into context-aware text.
At a glance
Price not confirmed · Source review 2026-11-03- Price & billing
Page observations in $ without a named currency, not verified facts: Pro $15/month billed monthly, or $144/year (a $12/month equivalent, save 20%); Pro is also included with the Every bundle.
- Free allowance
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- Best suited to
Apple-platform users who want voice dictation, voice notes and bot-free meeting capture with offline Mac transcription.
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What to know before choosing
Good fit
Apple-platform users who want voice dictation, voice notes and bot-free meeting capture with offline Mac transcription.
Limits and trade-offs
Apple platforms only; bot-free two-sided meeting capture on Mac needs Screen Recording permission; smart formatting and syncing need a connection.
Plans and free allowances
Page observations in $ without a named currency, not verified facts: Pro $15/month billed monthly, or $144/year (a $12/month equivalent, save 20%); Pro is also included with the Every bundle.
Evidence
Monologue homepage (includes pricing line and FAQ) ↗ (reviewed 2026-11-03)
Official published documentation reviewed; not a product test
Dates: Last reviewed 2026-11-03. Last reviewed is the latest source or editorial review date; it is not a content-change date.
A closer look at Monologue
Monologue is a voice dictation, voice-notes and bot-free meeting-notes app for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch, with 100+ languages, app-aware formatting, offline Mac transcription and MCP/API/CLI access to saved notes. Monologue Pro is $15/month billed monthly or $144/year ($12/month equivalent).
Editorial guidance based on published documentation. The workflow below is a suggested starting point, not a measured product result.
When to choose Monologue
- One app covers dictation anywhere, voice notes and bot-free meeting notes.
- Coding prompts get file names and technical terms right from surrounding code context.
- Offline local transcription on Mac for speed or privacy.
- Saved notes are agent-accessible via MCP, API and CLI, so captured context can be reused without copy-pasting.
When to choose something else
- Apple platforms only; no Windows, Android, Linux or web app is stated.
- Bot-free two-sided meeting capture on Mac requires granting Screen Recording permission.
- Offline mode covers local transcription, but smart formatting and syncing still need an internet connection.
A practical starting workflow
- Download Monologue for Mac or iOS and speak where you would normally type.
- Dictate in any app; Monologue formats the text for that app and keeps the final message, not mid-sentence corrections.
- Record voice notes from anywhere; Monologue transcribes and summarizes them and syncs across Apple devices.
- For meetings on Mac, record microphone plus system audio without adding a bot, after granting Screen Recording permission.
- Let AI agents use saved Notes via MCP, API or CLI to turn conversations into minutes or action items.
Check before committing
- Price caveat: the annual figure $144/year ($12/month equivalent) and the monthly $15/month are both stated on the homepage and are kept distinct in the plans below; no other discount is claimed.
- This page is based on public website text only (text fetch); the app was not installed and no dictation was tested.
- No free tier is confirmed: the listing metadata 'Price: 0 USD' is not official homepage text and is not used as evidence of a free plan.
- The homepage's 'do the math' line appears inside a comparison table in the fetched text; the $15/$144 figures are quoted from that line and the FAQ, not from a dedicated pricing page.
Common questions
What is Monologue?
Monologue is a voice productivity app for builders that combines dictation in any app, voice notes, and bot-free meeting notes in one product, with saved Notes usable via MCP, API and CLI.
Which devices does Monologue support?
Native apps for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch; saved Notes, custom modes and the dictionary sync across Apple devices.
Can Monologue record both sides of a meeting without a bot?
Yes, on Mac it can record microphone and system audio together without adding a bot to the call, provided the optional Screen Recording permission is granted for system-audio capture.
Does Monologue work offline?
Local transcription models on Mac can turn speech into text without an internet connection, but smart formatting and syncing still require a connection; dictation audio and transcripts are not saved on Monologue's servers.
Can I use Monologue notes with AI agents?
Yes: saved Notes can be made available to supported AI agents and tools through MCP, API and CLI access, so agents can search or retrieve transcripts and summaries.
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Sources and checks
Last source review is not a date of product testing. No rating or test result is implied by inclusion. Check the current plan and terms before buying.