Unlimited recordings
Record for as long as you want with no upload limits. Your recordings stay on your device.
Your voice.
Your device.
Nothing else.
100% on-device · no cloud · one-time purchase
See Holm in action
From the first word to the finished note — every step happens on your Mac.
Everything you need. Nothing you don't.
On-device Whisper
State-of-the-art transcription powered by WhisperKit — entirely on your device.
Local AI polish & summary
Apple Foundation Models and MLX Qwen run locally to refine and summarize your notes.
Full-text search
Instantly search across all your transcripts, titles, and notes.
Private iCloud sync
Your private CloudKit database. Optional, opt-in, always yours.
Apple Watch companion
Start and stop recordings from your wrist without reaching for your phone.
Your voice never leaves your device
"The microphone goes straight to the chip. Full stop."
Typical app
Holm
Transcription
Uploaded to cloud server
On-device (WhisperKit)
AI processing
Third-party API calls
On-device (Apple FM / MLX)
Data storage
Developer servers
Your device only
Account required
Yes
No
Analytics / tracking
Yes
None
† iCloud sync is optional and opt-in; your data stays in your own Apple account's private CloudKit database.
One price. Forever.
$9.99
One-time purchase. No subscription.
- All features, forever
- Free updates
- Unlimited recordings
Android — not available
Frequently asked questions
Do my recordings ever leave my device?
No. All audio files are stored locally in the app's Documents folder. Transcription and AI processing happen entirely on-device. The only network requests Holm makes are (1) downloading the Whisper model from Hugging Face CDN on first use, and (2) optional iCloud sync using your own Apple account.
What is the iCloud sync — what data does it include?
When you enable iCloud sync, Holm stores note metadata (titles, transcripts, timestamps) in your private CloudKit database — accessible only to you via your Apple ID. Audio files are synced separately and only if you explicitly opt in. You can delete all iCloud data at any time from iOS Settings → [Your Name] → iCloud.
Which languages and devices are supported for transcription?
Holm uses WhisperKit, which supports dozens of languages. The shipping Mac app requires an Apple silicon Mac with at least 8 GB RAM. The transcription model is downloaded once (~500 MB) on first use and stored locally.
Does the app require an internet connection?
No, after the initial model download Holm works fully offline — including recording, transcription, and AI summarization. Internet access is only needed for the one-time model download and optional iCloud sync.
How does the AI polish and summary work?
Holm uses Apple Foundation Models on supported macOS 26 Macs and a bundled MLX Qwen model on all supported Macs to refine wording and generate summaries. No data is sent to any external AI service.
Is there a subscription?
No. Holm is a one-time purchase. You get all current features and future updates for the price you paid.
What happens to my data if I delete the app?
All local data (recordings, transcripts, notes) is deleted with the app. If you had iCloud sync enabled, your CloudKit data remains in your iCloud account until you delete it from iOS Settings.
Is Holm available on Android?
No, and there's no Android support planned. Holm is currently sold exclusively on the Mac App Store, as a Mac Catalyst app. iPhone and Apple Watch versions exist in the codebase, but they are not a purchasable or shipping channel today.