Just press record. We’ve got the rest. The Good Tape app captures your face-to-face interviews and meetings, and syncs them directly to your Good Tape account. Next time you log in on your desktop, your transcript is ready.
Record and transcribe in one go
Whether you are in the field, in a noisy press room, or hosting a structured focus group, the Good Tape app is your ultimate mobile recording companion. Built to remove the friction from your reporting workflow, it acts as a seamless, secure bridge between your physical conversations and your desktop workspace.
By eliminating the tedious steps of exporting, transferring, and manually uploading audio, the app lets you focus entirely on your subject while we handle the heavy lifting behind the scenes.
Always know if your audio is too quiet
With the Good Tape app, you never need to second-guess the quality of your audio. Our app measures decibel levels in real-time to detect if your recording is “healthy” and loud enough for a perfect transcript. Because “health” is relative to volume, the app acts as your on-the-scene sound engineer.
If the volume dips too low, meaning your final transcript will likely suffer the app will instantly prompt you to move closer to the source. This real-time feedback ensures you never walk away from an important interview with low-quality, unusable audio.
Never lose a recording again
The Good Tape app is built with bulletproof reliability to act as an insurance policy for your hard work. It continuously auto-saves your audio, keeping your files fully recoverable even if your phone suddenly dies or the app crashes.
You never have to worry about accidental swipe-aways, as the app keeps recording safely in the background even if closed, and it automatically prevents your phone from locking during an active session so you can easily track your progress. With absolutely no maximum recording limits, you can record for hours without interruption.
Decide what you want transcribed
You are in complete control of your workflow and your credit usage. The Good Tape app doesn’t force you to auto-transcribe everything; instead, you have the power to handpick and queue only the specific recordings you actually need.
For a seamless workflow, you can easily share audio files from other apps like Apple’s Voice Memos directly to the Good Tape app for instant upload. Once processed, you can choose what gets transcribed, and even listen back to your web transcriptions directly on your mobile device.
Seamless sync from app to desktop
Work completely offline without ever losing your momentum. The Good Tape app securely encrypts your audio files directly on your phone first, allowing you to record in remote areas or airplane mode without a second thought. The moment your phone detects an internet connection, the app seamlessly syncs your recordings straight to your desktop account.
You don’t have to worry about spotty coverage. If a sync is interrupted or fails, the app automatically retries in the background until the transfer is complete, letting you hit the ground running the next time you log in to your computer.
An app that is built on trust
Good Tape was built with journalists who understood firsthand how important trust and privacy are when it comes to AI transcription. That mindset carries through everything we build, including our app.
We are transparent about how our technology works, where data is stored, and how it’s processed. We’re EU based, GDPR compliant and ISO 27001 certified. And we never train on your data.
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Help center (FAQ)
What is the Good Tape app?
The Good Tape app is a secure mobile recorder for iOS and Android designed for professionals. It allows you to record high-quality audio on the go and automatically syncs it to your Good Tape account for transcription, removing the hassle of manual file transfers.
Where can I download the app?
The recording app is available to download for free from both the Google Play Store (Android) and the App Store (iOS).
What languages does the app support?
In-app interface: The app’s interface is currently available in English. Transcription languages: The app supports the exact same 100+ languages and dialects available on the Good Tape web platform
How do I log in? Do you support SSO?
You can log in to your existing Good Tape account or sign up for a brand-new account directly inside the recording app. For corporate and team security, business users can seamlessly log in using SSO (Single Sign-On).
Can I record offline?
Yes. The app works entirely offline. You can record anywhere—even in remote locations or on a plane. The app will automatically sync your files to the web app the very minute you get an active internet connection.
Is there a maximum recording limit?
No. There is no maximum recording duration. You can record for as long as your phone’s storage permits.
Does the app prevent my phone from going to sleep while recording?
Yes. The app is designed to prevent your phone from automatically locking or going to sleep during an active recording session so you can always see your status.
What happens if the app crashes, my phone dies, or I accidentally close the app?
We designed this app with journalists in mind as an “insurance policy” for high-stakes interviews The app will keep recording even if you accidentally swipe or close the app while it’s running. All recordings are automatically saved. If your phone dies or crashes, your file is fully recoverable.
Does the app transcribe in real-time?
No. The app serves as a secure field recorder and sync tool. Your transcription is processed securely in the cloud once the file is synced.
Can I record phone calls with the app?
No. The app does not support recording native cellular phone calls.
Can I edit transcripts or share recordings directly from the mobile app?
No. To maintain strict data security, both editing transcripts and sharing recordings must be done using your secure dashboard on the Good Tape web app. Inside the mobile app, you can view files and play back your audio, but editing and sharing are not supported.
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