# SpeakNotes - Audio Recorder. > Record, transcribe, organize, and share voice notes across iOS devices. (iPhone/iPad app by iStArtApp.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speaknotes-audio-recorder/id412152806 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [iStArtApp](https://appshunter.io/developer/370032188) - Category: Business, Productivity - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 10.0 · 30 MB - Languages: American English, Italian - Released: 2011-01-06 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: freemium - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speaknotes-audio-recorder/id412152806/reviews.md ## What is SpeakNotes? SpeakNotes is the handy tool to record, arrange and customize your voice notes. Press the big red button to record. Press again to stop. You can email your recordings, arrange them in categories, and share all them among all your iOS devices ! *** RECORDING IN ONE TAP With its user-friendly interface, SpeakNotes allows you to easily record notes in challenging situations, e.g. while driving, during a meeting or in the subway. *** AUTOMATIC AUDIO TRANSCRIPTION INTO TEXT Each audio recording can be converted into text using the internal Siri capabilities. To this end audio recordings must follow the Siri dictation rules. Each text transcription of the audio is limited in time, approximately, to the first minute of the audio recording (limit imposed by the current Siri technology). *** EDITING AND SUBMISSION OF TRANSCRIPTS Each audio transcription may be sent either by SMS or email. Just before each transmission the text editing is allowed using the standard iOS keyboard. *** AUTOMATIC SYNC Share all your recordings with all your iOS devices using iCloud support *** UNIVERSAL SpeakNotes works on your iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. You can use it on all your iOS devices. *** IDEAL FOR LONG TRACKS Thanks to the adjustable recording quality, SpeakNotes is designed to record long audio tracks such as presentations, university lectures or broadcasts. *** EXPORT FUNCTIONS Audio recordings can also be sent by email and exported to other iPhone and iPad apps including FileXChange, Dropbox and other. *** COMPATIBLE AUDIO FORMAT SpeakNotes audio files can be opened with QuickTime player on any device, PC and Mac. *** CATEGORY MANAGER All recordings can be organized in customizable categories with corresponding colors. To ease the browsing, audio notes can be listed by name or category. *** ALARM FUNCTION A reminder can be set for each recording. *** PASSWORD PROTECTION A pass key can be set up to keep all the recordings secure. *** TOUCH ID Your password does not need to be entered any time you use the app if your device has Touch Id support available *** ICON BADGE A red icon badge shows the expired reminders on the main display. SpeakNotes: Your New Personal Assistant ** SpeakNotes is FREEMIUM: download for free and try! Some functions are only available in the full version of the app with: - Unlimited number of recordings - Email function - Export functions toward other apps - Alarm functions - SMS and email transmission of transcripts ## Key features - One-tap recording - Automatic audio transcription - Edit and send transcripts - iCloud sync across devices - Password protection - Customizable categories - Adjustable recording quality ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | upgrade to the full version | $5.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (5 of 5) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speaknotes-audio-recorder/id412152806/reviews.md ### 2/5 — Speaknotes premium *2016-08-22* Will you lease please try and fix my paid for app it clearly has bugs need of fixing!! This has been an on going issue for almost 6 - 8 months now please resolve this problem I ask. The following issues have NOt lpgoldie so I have revised the app rating to match the what you don't get! Now my app on my Cebu e iPhone 6 Plus will not open at all I e tried uninstalling it and instal makes no difference can you please fix this issue I ask you please nicely to fix this so bug or whatever is the problem please sort it lpgoldie I bought the premium all about a year ago was working fine for that time. Then suddenly just stopped performing. ! It broken down recording only seconds of a recording . I reinstalled the app tho made no difference And lost a my recordings during reinstall. also it won't retrieve my premium app I paid for! Not good. Still have it in hope it works again one fine day but fine chance at the moment.. It still only records seconds it's as if it's stuck somewhat. Can't the app providers fix This issue pls!!! have been a bug tho this issue seems to have Not been resolved ! Just a shame I lost some recording I can't get back again and even deleted recordings to see if that would resolve the issue lpgoldie I was a regular user and now I can't use now Help please! Thanks! Laura Goldie ### 1/5 — Current version 6.2 will not load. Crashes *2015-12-28* Long time Speaknotes user who recently upgraded 2 devices to iOS 9.02. Sadly..The Current version 6.2 does not work with my iOS 9.02 on IPad and IPhone. App crashes on multiple tries and device reboots. Please advise~ ### 2/5 — Boo :( *2013-06-10* Aww so disappointed! App set up is wonderful... but app functionality is missing. 1. Low quality of recording (even when set on high quality), but even more important - 2. They lock up all your stuff recorded here and block sending recording to anything, unless you buy $ the full app. ### 3/5 — Good sound, but misleading feature discription *2013-02-21* The recording was good quality, but the description doesn't indicate that some of the features are only availble if the full version is purchased. ### 2/5 — Not good! *2012-05-11* Disappointing. Pixellates on iPad and doesn't change orientation as far as I can see. Also complicated to navigate. Dragon Dictation is a much better in my humble opinion. ## Frequently asked questions about SpeakNotes ### How do I start recording with SpeakNotes? To begin recording, simply tap the large red button within the app. Tap it again to stop the recording session. The interface is designed for quick and easy access to recording functions. ### Can SpeakNotes convert my voice recordings to text? Yes, SpeakNotes offers automatic audio transcription into text using internal Siri capabilities. Keep in mind that transcriptions are limited to approximately the first minute of the audio recording due to current Siri technology. ### How can I share my recordings or transcripts? You can email your audio recordings directly from the app. Transcripts can be sent via SMS or email after editing them with the standard iOS keyboard before transmission. ### Does SpeakNotes sync my recordings across different devices? Yes, SpeakNotes supports iCloud, allowing you to automatically sync all your recordings across all your iOS devices, including iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. ### Is SpeakNotes secure? SpeakNotes offers password protection for your recordings. If your device supports Touch ID, you can also use it to access the app without needing to enter your password each time. ### What audio formats does SpeakNotes use, and can they be opened elsewhere? SpeakNotes audio files are compatible with QuickTime Player and can be opened on any device, including PCs and Macs. This ensures broad accessibility for your recorded content. ### What are the limitations of the free version of SpeakNotes? The free version of SpeakNotes allows you to try its core functions. However, unlimited recordings, email functionality, export options, and alarm functions are reserved for the full version. ### How often is SpeakNotes updated? SpeakNotes was last updated on February 16, 2017, with version 7.1. While this indicates a history of development, users may wish to check for more recent updates for the latest features and bug fixes. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 7.1 — 2017-02-16 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. UI and navigation changes ### 7.0 — 2016-09-27 • Automatic audio recording transcription into text (~1min max) • SMS and email transcription editing and transmission • Siri dictation rules • Updated UI • Requires iOS 10 or higher • Minor bug fixes ### 6.9 — 2016-08-23 SpeakNotes now needs minimum iOS version 9.0 ### 6.8 — 2016-07-19 • Changed the button description for reviews • Changed iTC pictures • Bug fix:    • Group label updated without return button pressed ### 6.7 — 2016-06-02 UI update Bug fix ## More apps by iStArtApp - [FileXChange - file manager](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filexchange-file-manager/id428955307) - [iReDial](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iredial/id445594077) - [PocketJot - Handwritten Notes](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketjot-handwritten-notes/id516320463) - [iDataSafe - data manager.](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idatasafe-data-manager/id545288607) - [JotTheDate-Draw your Calendar.](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jotthedate-draw-your-calendar/id1024938307) All apps by iStArtApp: https://appshunter.io/developer/370032188 ## Related topics [istartapp](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/istartapp) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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