Private audio recorder for iPhone

Save the moment.
After it happens.

Start listening, then save the last 1–15 minutes when something matters. A great story, a missed detail, an idea worth keeping.

Free · iOS 18+ · No account needed

Your audio stays on your iPhone. You choose what to share.
How it works

Start. Save. Come back to it.

A little preparation, then one tap when you know you want to remember.

STEP 01

Start listening.

Get everyone’s permission, then tap Start Listening. Rewind remembers the last few minutes as you go.

Listening
Stop
STEP 02

Save the moment.

Something worth keeping? Tap Save or use a shortcut to keep the audio you just heard.

Save last 5 min
STEP 03

Make it yours.

Listen again, read the transcript, or trim your clip. It’s there when you want to come back to it.

A little room to rewind

The last few minutes.
Yours to keep.

From a conversation to a lecture, keep the part you want to come back to.

01 · Rolling audio

A short memory, always moving.

Once you start listening, Rewind keeps the latest audio, even with your phone locked. Older audio is overwritten. Choose a window from 1 to 15 minutes.

5:00 ROLLING BUFFER
Your save window
1 min3 min 5 min10 min15 min
02 · Local transcription

Read it back. Find the detail.

Saved clips become searchable transcripts on your iPhone. Optional speaker labels help you follow the conversation.

A moment from dinner

“The trick is the brown butter. You want it to smell nutty, not burnt.

Transcribed on your iPhone
03 · Quick capture

One less thing to reach for.

Save from the app, or set up your Action button, Siri, Spotlight, and Shortcuts for the moments your hands are busy.

Action buttonPress to save
Siri“Save Rewind”
Shortcuts & Spotlight
04 · Your library

Keep the good parts close.

Search by title or transcript, star a favorite, and trim a clip to the part that matters. Share only when you choose.

That joke at dinner
2 min · Saturday
An idea for later
1 min · Thursday
Private by design

Your moments.
On your phone.

No account. No cloud library. Your audio and transcripts stay on your iPhone unless you choose to share them.

Transcription works offline after the model downloads. Setup and model updates need an internet connection.

Read the privacy policy
Audio & transcripts
Stored on your iPhone
Transcription
Processed on device
Your library
Optional Face ID lock
Sharing
Always your choice
Good to know

A few answers.
Before you start.

Simple, intentional, and in your control.

Can I save something from before I started listening?

No. Start listening before a conversation, lecture, or other moment you might want to keep. Rewind can only save audio captured while listening is on.

Is Rewind always recording?

Only when you start listening. It keeps the last few minutes in a rolling buffer and overwrites older audio. You choose which moments become saved clips, and you can stop listening at any time.

Does it work with my phone locked?

Yes. After you start listening, Rewind can keep listening with your iPhone locked or in your pocket. Listening uses the microphone and battery; stop it when you’re finished.

How much audio can I save?

Choose the last 1, 3, 5, 10, or 15 minutes. If you’ve been listening for less than your chosen window, Rewind saves the audio available so far.

Does my audio leave my iPhone?

Your audio is not uploaded for storage or transcription. Transcripts are generated on your iPhone, and you can protect your library with Face ID or your device passcode. An internet connection is needed to download or update the transcription model.

What should I know before recording?

Rewind needs microphone permission. Before recording a conversation, get clear permission from everyone involved and follow the laws that apply to you. Stop if someone objects or you’re unsure.

Read about recording and consent ↗