SpiikWhat happens at each step
| Step | Where it happens |
|---|---|
| Recording | On your device. It works without a connection. |
| Your library | On your device. Turn on the iCloud folder if you want recordings in your own iCloud account. |
| Live transcript | Apple's speech recognition or an on-device model, depending on your device and language. |
| Final transcript | Spiik's servers. The upload storage deletes files automatically after one day. |
| Final transcript, local mode on a Mac | On your Mac, with no upload and no duration limit. |
| Translation and AI tools | Online. The transcript text is sent to Spiik's backend and to an AI provider, currently OpenAI, to generate the result. |
Transcribe offline on a Mac
- Go to Settings → Advanced and turn on Enable Local Transcription.
- Download the one-time 3 GB speech model.
- Transcribe as usual. Your audio stays on your Mac, files can be any length, and you can work without an internet connection.
This needs Spiik Pro and a Mac with Apple silicon. Speaker labels come from cloud transcription, so local transcripts don't separate speakers.
What Spiik doesn't do
- It doesn't send a bot into your calls.
- It doesn't ask you to create a separate Spiik account.
- It doesn't replace your own judgment. Tell people when you're recording, and check the rules where you are.
The App Store privacy label lists audio data for app functionality, plus purchase, identifier, usage and diagnostic data, none of it linked to you. For the legal terms, read the privacy policy.
Frequently asked questions
Does Spiik upload my recordings?
To create a final transcript on iPhone and iPad, yes. Spiik uploads the audio, and the upload storage deletes files automatically after one day. Your recording itself stays in your library on your device. On a Mac with Apple silicon, local transcription avoids the upload.
Does Spiik work without internet?
Recording works offline on every device. On a Mac with Apple silicon, Spiik Pro can also transcribe offline after a one-time 3 GB download. Translation and AI tools always need a connection.
Do I need an account?
No separate account. Spiik uses your Apple ID for purchases and optional iCloud sync.