# Dictamaphone — Voice notes as files are read

> Voice notes as files are read (iPhone/iPad app by Bussière Organizational.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictamaphone/id6759879419 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bussière Organizational](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823363067)
- Category: Utilities, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-03-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-13
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictamaphone/id6759879419/reviews.md

## What is Dictamaphone?

Dictamaphone is a reading companion that reads your documents aloud and lets you record voice notes while you listen.

Import a PDF, DOCX, or TXT file, press play, and listen. When a thought strikes, tap record — your voice note is transcribed and linked to the exact position in the text, so you can revisit your ideas in context later.

FEATURES
 - Text-to-speech playback for any imported document
 - Voice notes that anchor to your position in the text
 - Support for TXT, PDF, and DOCX files
 - Adjustable voice, speed, and pitch
 - Light and dark theme support
 - Customizable font size for comfortable reading

PRIVATE BY DESIGN
Text-to-speech and speech recognition both run entirely on your device using Apple's built-in frameworks. No audio, text, or personal data is ever sent to a server. There are no analytics, no tracking, and no third-party SDKs.

FREE & PRO
Import up to 3 documents for free with full functionality. Upgrade to Pro with a one-time purchase to unlock unlimited documents — no subscriptions.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dictamaphone Pro | $0.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5 — 2026-04-22

Bug Fixes

### 1.4 — 2026-03-20

Bug Fixes

### 1.3 — 2026-03-17

Bug Fixes

### 1.2 — 2026-03-16

- Search in documents — Find any word or phrase in your document with match count and previous/next navigation
  - Edit notes — Long-press any note to edit its text, or type notes directly using the new Type button
  - Mixed input — Edit your transcription while recording; new speech inserts at your cursor position with smart
   capitalization after sentences
  - Resume where you left off — Your reading position is saved automatically and restored when you return to a
  document
  - Live scrubbing — Drag the progress bar to preview your position before seeking
  - Delete confirmation — Documents are no longer deleted by an accidental swipe
  - Improved audio — Smoother transitions between reading and recording with fewer audio interruptions
  - Speech recognition — Voice notes now use your device language instead of defaulting to English (US)
  - Additional visual improvements and updates

### 1.1 — 2026-03-10

No release notes.

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