# IPANow! French > Transcribes French text to International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) symbols. (iPhone/iPad app by PhoneticSoft.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipanow-french/id490428880 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [PhoneticSoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/490427469) - Category: Reference, Music - Price: $2.99 - Rating: 3.70/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 7.0 · 7 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2012-02-15 - Data updated: 2026-08-29 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipanow-french/id490428880/reviews.md ## What is IPANow! French? IPANow! by PhoneticSoft is a unique app that automatically transcribes French texts into International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) symbols by applying rules utilized by scholarly lyric diction textbooks. Simply type or paste in a text, tap a button, and IPANow! produces a phonetic transcription underneath each line of text. Key features: *Easy-to-use! Simply type or paste a text in and tap a button. *Copy/paste transcription output to an email or other apps. *Print transcriptions directly from your device (with AirPrint). *Save transcriptions for later. *Customize the transcription output based on your preferences. Designed by a choral conductor and vocalist, IPANow! is a lyric diction resource for choral conductors, professional vocalists, church musicians and music educators, but anyone can use it. IPANow! allows choral directors to easily produce professional-looking phonetic transcriptions of foreign language texts to distribute to choir members. We believe you will find IPANow! an invaluable resource. ## Key features - Automatic French to IPA transcription - Copy/paste transcription output - Print transcriptions - Save transcriptions - Customizable output ## Recent user reviews (10 of 10) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipanow-french/id490428880/reviews.md ### 5/5 — I love it but it needs improvements *2018-08-10* Please make it work with drag and drop on ios 11. It is very important! Thank you! Please update this wonderful app. I will suggest it to all of my singer and conductor friends! ### 1/5 — Not happy *2018-06-22* When I downloaded the app (early June 2018), there was no information about cost involved. However, in the third week of June 2018, somehow, I “bought” this app. This was achieved without the normal request to inform the buyer of cost involved, and, the app settings ensure I can’t counter the activity. ### 1/5 — hg *2015-11-26* bad ### 1/5 — Horrible!!! Money back!! *2015-07-02* Lot of wrong words! ### 4/5 — Almost Ideal *2012-07-24* This app is way better than I expected. It has most of the exceptions -- minus a few of the odd final consonants and liaisons. ### 3/5 — Not bad *2012-07-12* It looks like the other four reviews we're planted, but it's actually pretty decent. Not flawless: it put an extra schwa in the phonetic spelling of médecin. But it could tell the difference between fille and ville. It's better than the Collins French dictionary app--where some characters show up as ?. If you want an app that will give you pronunciation without an English definition (I.e., you're trying a no-English approach), this is about your only option. Also: the app Phonetix makes a good companion... It will pronounce the phonetic letters you don't remember. ### 5/5 — Perfect! *2012-03-06* I'm a singer and I have been waiting for an app like this! It's simple, easy to use and I haven't found a mistake yet. Must have for any vocalist. The other ipanows are just as awesome. ### 5/5 — Great app!!! *2012-03-04* Works great and super easy to use!! ### 5/5 — Can't work without it! *2012-03-03* This app is invaluable! As a classical soloist I am constantly working on new pieces and often need a hand with my transcriptions. It is so convenient to be able to do so while on the go... It's like having a section of your university's music library in your pocket! ### 5/5 — Great app! Give it a try! *2012-02-25* This app is a handy tool for vocalists, conductors, linguists, and many other professionals. You can paste a French text in and instantly see a phonetic transcription. Print, save, and share it easily. Highly recommended! ## Frequently asked questions about IPANow! French ### What is IPANow! French? IPANow! French is a reference app that automatically transcribes French text into International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) symbols. It applies rules used in scholarly lyric diction textbooks for accurate phonetic representation. ### How does IPANow! French work? You can simply type or paste French text directly into the app. Then, tap a button, and the app will generate a phonetic transcription underneath each line of your input. ### Can I use the transcriptions from IPANow! French elsewhere? Yes, the transcription output can be easily copied and pasted into emails or other applications. You can also print transcriptions directly from your device using AirPrint. ### Who is IPANow! French designed for? While designed by a choral conductor and vocalist, IPANow! French is a lyric diction resource for choral conductors, professional vocalists, church musicians, and music educators. However, anyone can use it. ### What devices does IPANow! French support? IPANow! French is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It requires iOS 4.3 or later. ### How much does IPANow! French cost? IPANow! French is a paid application, priced at $2.99. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements. ### When was IPANow! French last updated? The latest version of IPANow! French is 1.1, which was released on December 15, 2014. The app was originally released on February 15, 2012. ### Does IPANow! French have ads? No, IPANow! French does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application with no ads or in-app purchases. ## Version history (last 2 releases) ### 1.1 — 2014-12-15 This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. Support for iOS7+ standards. ### 1.0 — 2012-02-14 No release notes. ## Apps similar to IPANow! French | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [English Collocations By Topics](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/english-collocations-by-topics/id1378061571) | — | $1.99 | Reference | ## More apps by PhoneticSoft - [IPANow! Latin](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipanow-latin/id490427446) - [IPANow! 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