# OLYMPUS Dictation for iPhone

> Professional dictation app for creating, annotating, and collaborating on voice recordings. (iPhone/iPad app by OM Digital Solutions Corporation.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/olympus-dictation-for-iphone/id695465151 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [OM Digital Solutions Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550886368)
- Category: Business
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.08/5 from 39 App Store ratings · 66 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 19 MB
- Languages: Czech, English, French, German, Spanish, Swedish
- Released: 2013-09-24
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/olympus-dictation-for-iphone/id695465151/reviews.md

## What is OLYMPUS Dictation for iPhone?

CREATE. ANNOTATE. COLLABORATE. A professional dictation app providing enhanced workflow and security. Includes a 60 day free trial of the Olympus Dictation Delivery Service.

CREATE
Create new dictations quickly and easily. Simply open the app, tap new and start your recording.

ANNOTATE
Edit dictations and attached pictures to your files for better reference on your topic.

COLLABORATE
Send completed dictations into your existing transcription workflows using an ODDS account (required).

The Olympus Dictation App is a simple recording app designed to work with the Olympus Dictation Delivery Service (ODDS) resulting in an enterprise level dictation solution. ODDS is a cloud-based subscription service offering centralized control, advanced workflow and routing functions for your dictations. Sign-up for a free 60 day trial of the ODDS service directly from within the app. An ODDS account is required to use the app.

FOR UPGRADING USERS
Recent enhancements to the app will now require you migrate your data and settings.
Please follow the setup wizard on the app to sign-up for ODDS.

CORPORATE USERS
If your company is already using Olympus Dictation and you need to add a new user license please contact your Administrator.

FEATURES
1. Record, insert & overwrite dictations
2. Attach pictures to your recording
3. Priority Setting
4. Simple search function
5. Send dictations to Olympus Dictation Delivery Service (ODDS)
6. Support of audio formats DSS & DSS Pro (industry standard for professional speech processing)
7. Integrated with existing dictation and transcription workflow with Olympus Dictation　Management System.
8. Password protected dictations supported by DSS Pro (256 bit AES encryption)
9. Secure data transfer via HTTPS / FTPS / SFTP
10. Optional connection to a self-hosted ftp server
11. Auto-split of large files
12. Central administration via Olympus Dictation Portal (access via web browser)
- Assigning dedicated worktype lists to users (groups)
- Defining recipients for users
- Defining transfer methods and recording formats
- Setting security features
- Using meta information like Author IDs for automatic processing

For further information see
http://www.olympus.eu/odds-phone (for Europe)
http://www.olympusamericaprodictation.com/app (for U.S.)
https://www.olympus.com.au/Products/Software-Applications/Audio-Software-Workflow (for Oceania)

## Key features

- Record, insert, and overwrite dictations
- Attach pictures to recordings
- Priority setting for dictations
- Secure data transfer with encryption
- Integration with transcription workflows
- Support for DSS and DSS Pro audio formats

## Recent user reviews (10 of 66)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/olympus-dictation-for-iphone/id695465151/reviews.md

### 1/5 — App keeps crashing, and I paid $100

*2024-02-27*

The concept of this is great - dictate on the go and send to your transcriptions.  I even spent $110 for an annual subscription to use the app. Unfortunately, the app crashes every time I try to open it.  Can someone please fix this?

### 2/5 — Secure but shoddy

*2023-04-26, version 2.2.1*

Are you paying attention to the feedback? This software needs improving, on review of a file I cannot easily read the information in the file name - it takes more names than it will re show.

Ok, it seems secure. So that’s a major selling point, but it’s a quite shoddy piece of software, either from a company that’s not considering how it’s used or ignoring how it’s used. File naming should accept cut and paste. If I dictate several files, with a name of each case/ dictation it’s impossible as structured to read what I’ve written. You might need a better, searchable way of naming files or putting info. The search box is dark, text is dark, it’s unreadable. There’s a lag on starting dictation. It would be useful to have a way to mark a recording, between topics/ cases/ pieces - for me it’s individuals details on dictation. I want to send one file for all the people on one day. It’s not freeware, you update it very infrequently, work for your money!

### 1/5 — App crashes

*2022-08-22*

Ever since I updated my iPhone to 15.6.1 it will not open or load. Fix it!

### 1/5 — Olympus Dictation for IPhone

*2021-12-14, version 2.1.1*

Works well with IPhone 12 Pro until it doesn’t . 

Company and local IT Dept have no solutions!

### 1/5 — Wow

*2021-04-13*

I was looking into this for my boss because he needs a new Dictaphone I thought this might be a better way as he already has an iPhone. However after seeing the reviews I guess will go a different route. Olympus you really need to think about changing your policy on this.

### 1/5 — Use to be the best

*2021-02-21*

I’d rather pay for this app then the data migration system they implemented. This use to be the best recorder app now it’s trash because they make you migrate your recording to there server and charge several hundred dollars to maintain account. DO NOT USE they ruined a good app for no reason other than to line their pocket books.

### 1/5 — App is good but Olympus made bad business decision

*2020-12-11*

As you can tell by reviews - the app is not problematic,  but Olympus apparently still thinks it is a good business idea to charge people $300-$500 for a dictation system and then ask users to pay more money to enjoy the convenience of sending a dictation file from this app to their own assistant. For anyone purchasing an Olympus dictation recorder / system - this app should be free to use.  Hopefully, someone at Olympus will realize that a 2 star rating means that most people agree that Olympus dropped the ball on this and said “screw you” to its customers.  I’ll stick to the physical recorder for now that doesn’t cost me a anything to send a recording to my own assistant.  Philips’ app is doing far better than Olympus In ratings because Philips realizes that customer feedback is important.  Olympus sits back and does nothing while it continues to rip off its consumers with this app where you, the user, are actually charged by Olympus to send a recording to your own assistant.  Wake up, Olympus.

### 5/5 — Awesome app

*2020-09-27, version 2.0.1*

Great app for someone who dictates on the go.

### 1/5 — Medical practitioner

*2020-06-09, version 2.0.0*

This transcription system was working well for me until recently. Olympus seem to have had major issues with their server and this has meant dictations have not been able to be sent and/or received from the app. After a number of days of the app not working it was apparently “fixed” and has stopped working again. There has to be a major question over the reliability of this system. The convenience of your using your phone for dictation is compromised by the potential for poor reliability of their server. Think twice.

Update: their “fix” lasted all of a few days and the app has stopped working again. Look for an alternative solution for a dictation app.

### 1/5 — Does not work since the update

*2020-06-04, version 2.0.0*

Was a very good app until they updated it. 
Now it does not work. 

Why can’t a company the size of Olympus Beta test the update before sending it out.

Massively inconvenient especially when working from home. I will be asking for my licence fee to be returned and will find another app. It is no longer possible to upload to the server so it is useless. Not worked for two weeks.

## Frequently asked questions about OLYMPUS Dictation for iPhone

### What does the OLYMPUS Dictation app do?

This app is a professional dictation tool that allows you to create, edit, and annotate voice recordings. It is designed to integrate seamlessly with the Olympus Dictation Delivery Service (ODDS) for enhanced workflow and secure collaboration.

### What are the key features of this dictation app?

Key features include the ability to record, insert, and overwrite dictations, attach pictures to recordings for reference, set dictation priority, and securely transfer files using industry-standard encryption. It also supports DSS and DSS Pro audio formats and integrates with existing transcription workflows.

### How much does the OLYMPUS Dictation app cost?

The app itself is free to download, but it requires an account with the Olympus Dictation Delivery Service (ODDS), which is a cloud-based subscription service. A 60-day free trial of ODDS is available directly within the app.

### Is this app compatible with my device?

This application is specifically designed for iPhone. An ODDS account is required to use the app's full functionality, and users may need to follow a setup wizard to migrate data and settings if upgrading.

### Who is the target audience for this app?

The app is intended for professionals and corporate users who need a robust and secure solution for dictation and transcription. It's ideal for those who want to streamline their workflow and collaborate on voice recordings efficiently.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2.4 — 2024-09-30

NEW: Support of iOS18

### 2.2.3 — 2024-05-09

Improved the stability of the app.

### 2.2.2 — 2024-03-04

Important Information

### 2.2.1 — 2022-03-07

Improved the stability of the app.

### 2.2.0 — 2022-03-01

-NEW: You can now send dictations from OD to a specified OneDrive folder via ODP.
-NEW: Support of iOS15
-FIXED: The e-mail address for the recipients can be entered correctly.

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