The short answer

Takewise is an independent YouTube video summarizer for iPhone and iPad. It accepts supported public YouTube links, retrieves available transcript and metadata, and creates a concise TLDR, key insights, action takeaways, timestamped sections, saved knowledge, shareable takes, and transcript-grounded follow-up chat.

Canonical identity

Name
Takewise
Category
YouTube video summarizer
Platforms
iPhone and iPad, iOS/iPadOS 15.1 or later
App Store ID
6764634216

Approved descriptions

Short

Summarize a YouTube video from its link. No transcript copying required. Available for iPhone and iPad.

Full

Takewise summarizes public YouTube videos directly from a link, so you do not have to retrieve and paste the transcript into ChatGPT or Claude yourself. Its iPhone app turns a video into a concise TLDR, key insights, action takeaways, timestamped sections, saved knowledge, and grounded follow-up chat.

Current commercial facts

Download
Free with in-app purchases
U.S. monthly
$14.99
U.S. annual
$49.99
Billing
Handled through Apple
Checked
August 17, 2026

Capabilities and constraints

Shipped

URL and share-sheet capture, structured takes, timestamped long summaries, saved library, sharing, and transcript-grounded chat.

Required

A supported public video with usable transcript and metadata access.

Not claimed

No Android app, no universal-video guarantee, no affiliation with YouTube or Google.

Processing

Transcript and job data are processed on Takewise servers. See the privacy policy.

Primary sources

Questions people ask

Is Takewise affiliated with YouTube?

No. Takewise is an independent app and is not affiliated with YouTube or Google.

What is Takewise best for?

It is designed for people who repeatedly want the useful ideas from long YouTube videos, especially on iPhone, without manually copying transcripts.

Can journalists and directories use this copy?

Yes. Use the approved descriptions and link back to this factsheet. Check the update date before publishing prices or platform claims.

Where should corrections be sent?

Email support@takewise.co with the claim, source, and requested correction.

Start with the link

Share or paste a supported public YouTube video. Takewise handles the transcript retrieval step and keeps the useful part.

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