Find answers to frequently asked questions about Clara.
Open the App Store, search for "Clara Transcription" and tap Get. App size is 150 MB.
Open Clara. The system will ask for microphone access - tap "Allow". Choose your language (default: system language).
Press the record button and start speaking. Words will appear on screen instantly.
Cause: Missing microphone permissions
Solution: Settings → Clara → enable "Microphone" → restart Clara
Cause: Too much background noise (>85 dB)
Solution: Move away from noise sources (music, speakers). Speak clearly, 15-20 cm from microphone. In extreme conditions accuracy drops to ~85%.
Cause: Continuous transcription uses processor
Solution: iPhone 15 Pro: ~4 hours of continuous transcription. Standard lecture (1.5h) uses ~35% battery. Enable low power mode.
Cause: Specialized terminology may require calibration
Solution: Clara is trained on medical, legal, and technical terminology. If issues persist, add terms to user dictionary.
| Feature | Clara | Google Live Transcribe | Otter.ai |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works offline | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| Accuracy in noise | >95% | ~80-85% | ~80-85% |
| Price | Free | Free | $8.33/mo |
| Privacy | ✅ Local | ❌ Cloud | ❌ Cloud |
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