# Dictaphone - Audio Recorder — Voice Dictation - Note Taker

> High-quality audio recorder for memos, notes, lectures, and interviews. (iPhone/iPad app by ALON Software.)

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- Developer: [ALON Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1656390387)
- Category: Business, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 756 App Store ratings · 1,269 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 138 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Greek and 20 more
- Released: 2014-01-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictaphone-audio-recorder/id595361888/reviews.md

## What is Dictaphone?

Dictaphone is the perfect audio voice recorder for anyone looking to record a memo or notes while keeping their hands free.
 
This audio recording app lets you dictate notes and memos, as well as record meeting, lecture, interview, and day-to-day sounds. Time to free up your hands and get rid of the traditional note pad! Stop taking handwritten notes in a note pad and start audio recording everything you need -- from a to-do list to a critical memo with the use of speech.
 
In addition, you can share your entire meeting and lecture notes with anyone. Just record the speech that is being given and share the files with others. It's super simple and easy to start sharing your audio recording with your friends, family, classmates and co-workers. Dictaphone is the best choice for those looking for the ultimate dictation and sound recording app.
 
Key Features:
• Highest quality recorder (up to 48000 Hz/320kbps) 
• MP3, WAV formats all note taking
• No limit to audio recording length
• External mic support
• Stereo support(with external mic)
• iTunes file sharing
• Background sound recording and playback for memos you dictate
• Overwriting the last dictated portion of the audio recording
 
Additional Features:
• Sort audio recordings (by their names, by duration, by size, by date creation, and by type) 
• Bluetooth and external headset support
• Import recordings from other applications(if this option is supported by other app)
• Record/Playback when your device is in a sleep mode
• Pauses automatically on incoming phone calls
• Sync preferences with iCloud
• Playback/record timer
• Fast forward/rewind
• Selecting the audio output
 
IAP Features:
• Sync recordings, audio bookmarks and settings with iCloud
• Multiple playback speeds (...0.8x, 1x, 1.25x,...)
• Emailing multiple files
• Audio editing(Append, Trim, Cut, Overwrite, Insert, Combine recordings)
• Audio bookmarking for easy editing
• Text notes and photo bookmarks
• Combine two files into a single recording
• Option to auto-sync and auto-upload all recordings and categories to dropbox
• Uploading recordings to Dropbox, SoundCloud, GoogleDrive, OneDrive, SharePoint, YouTube, Box, Evernote, FTP/HTTP/WebDAV servers
• Upload recordings and synchronize categories to FTP server (working in the background too)
• Transcribe audio to text
 
There is a comprehensive help manual in the app that describes and walks through all of the application's features.
 
When you need an audio recording, you can use Dictaphone to record and share meeting notes, class lectures, note files or even the sound of ocean waves crashing. Use your voice to dictate notes, memos, and to-do lists. No more writing in a note pad and tiring out your hands!
 
Dictaphone brings high quality audio voice recording to the palm of your hand. This dictation app is perfect for your every day needs and enables hands free note taking. Download Dictaphone today!

This application is not for recording phone calls!
 
ALON Software would love to hear your suggestions & feedback on how to improve our Audio Voice Dictation Recorder! Please continue to send questions, suggestions and ideas to https://alonsoftware.com/support.php. Visit us at https://www.alonsoftware.com/dictaphone_apple.php to learn more.

## Key features

- High-quality audio recording
- MP3 and WAV formats
- Unlimited recording length
- Background recording
- Audio editing tools
- Cloud syncing (iCloud, Dropbox, etc.)
- Transcription to text

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Share Audio Memos | $1.99 | one-time |
| Categories | $0.99 | one-time |
| Multiple Selection | $0.99 | one-time |
| Adjustable Playback Speed | $0.99 | one-time |
| Edit audio recording | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bookmarks | $0.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Audio Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Without Advertisement | $0.99 | one-time |
| Transcribing | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Dictaphone?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Great audio quality
- 💡 Useful for recording lectures/meetings
- 🚀 Long recording duration
- 👍 Simple interface
- 👍 Intuitive controls
- 🚀 Excellent for recording music/songs
- 👍 User-friendly
- 👍 Reliable
- 👍 Convenient for note-taking

**Cons**

- 🐛 Recordings disappearing/getting lost
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection
- 🔒 Lack of sharing/exporting options without paying
- 🐛 Crashes/freezes during use
- 🐛 Issues with playback controls (no rewind/fast-forward)
- 🐛 Recordings stopping unexpectedly
- 🐛 Difficult to organize/manage recordings
- 🐛 Poor transcription functionality

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Recordings disappearing
- Playback issues (skipping, freezing)
- Unexpected recording stops
- Compatibility problems with older devices
- Login screen freezes

**Most requested features**

- Add ability to edit/trim recordings
- Improve sharing/exporting options
- Implement better playback controls
- Enhance organization/management of recordings
- Integrate transcription services
- Add voice activation/hands-free recording
- Implement better support for Bluetooth/Apple Watch
- Provide more customization options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 1,269)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictaphone-audio-recorder/id595361888/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Платный пересыл записей

*2026-08-13*

Звук неплохой, но только после того, как сделала несколько  записей узнала, что чтобы отправить эти записи куда то (почту, компьютер) нужно дополнительно заплатить. Неприятненько

### 1/5 — Платный

*2026-08-11*

Зачем тратить чужое время , пишите все сразу по делу

### 1/5 — Файл

*2026-07-14*

Не возможно отправить бесплатно фал

### 5/5 — Vfjjjud

*2026-07-07, version 1.9.3*

You

### 5/5 — 5

*2026-07-02, version 1.9.3*

Natalie

### 1/5 — tudo pago

*2026-06-29*

vc tem q pagar para poder baixar o SEU ÁUDIO q vc gravou

### 1/5 — Фигня полнейшая

*2026-06-26*

Норм не работает пока не купишь полную подписку

### 5/5 — Супер

*2026-06-25*

Наилучшие качества

### 4/5 — Good but…..

*2026-06-18, version 1.9.3*

….would benefit from a skip function that enabled going 10 or 20 seconds forward at a time.

### 1/5 — Не скачивайте

*2026-05-24*

Потом не сможете отправить запись куда либо. 199 рублей просит, да я бы и не против заплатить только пополнить баланс не получается. О таких вещах предупреждать сразу надо

## Frequently asked questions about Dictaphone

### What can I use Dictaphone for?

This app is designed for recording various audio content such as memos, notes, meetings, lectures, and interviews. It allows for hands-free dictation, enabling you to capture information without traditional note-taking.

### What are the key features of Dictaphone?

Key features include high-quality audio recording up to 48000 Hz/320kbps in MP3 and WAV formats, unlimited recording length, background recording, external mic support, and advanced editing capabilities like trimming and appending.

### Is Dictaphone free to use?

The app is free to download and use with basic recording functionalities. Many advanced features, such as iCloud syncing, multiple playback speeds, extensive audio editing, and cloud uploads to various services, are available through in-app purchases.

### What devices is Dictaphone compatible with?

The application is designed for mobile devices. It supports external microphones, Bluetooth headsets, and can sync preferences with iCloud, indicating compatibility with iOS devices.

### Can Dictaphone transcribe audio to text?

Yes, one of the in-app purchase features is the ability to transcribe audio recordings into text. This allows for easy conversion of spoken content into written notes.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.9.3 — 2026-02-20

• Fixed compatibility issue with iOS 12
• Bug fixes

### 1.9.2 — 2026-01-29

• Support iOS 26
• Improved usability
• Bug fixes

### 1.9.1 — 2025-12-03

• Fixed a transcription error in some audio files
• SoundCloud login fixed

### 1.9.0 — 2025-05-14

• Transcribe audio to text
• Improved usability
• Bug fixes

### 1.8.6 — 2024-04-24

• Show/hide the search bar by swiping down/up with two fingers
• Improved usability
• Bug fixes

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