# SpeechNotes · — AI transcribe voice to text

> Voice dictation app for speech-to-text and text-to-speech conversion. (iPhone/iPad app by Farwa Shahid.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speechnotes/id1631733323 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Farwa Shahid](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590183870)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 123 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 32 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2022-08-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speechnotes/id1631733323/reviews.md

## What is SpeechNotes ·?

Key Features:
+ AI Transcribe Your Notes with Ease: Forget typing! Speak naturally, and let the app handle the rest.
+ Seamless AI Voice-to-Text Conversion: Record and convert any conversation, lecture, or thought into summaries & key points, instantly.
+ AI-Powered Tools: Polish your notes with AI-powered grammar check, summary, tone and formatting.
+ Text-to-Speech: Type any text and listen to it being read aloud.
+ Inspiring Themes: Boost your creativity and focus with customized themes.
+ Dark Mode: Write longer, without straining your eyes, with eye-friendly dark mode.

+ Take your note-taking to the next level with SpeechNotes. Get started for FREE with the basic plan, or unlock powerful premium features to maximize your productivity.

Need assistance or have suggestions for new features? We’d love to hear from you! Contact us at consult-ruku@outlook.com and help shape the future of the app.

Privacy Policy: https://1drv.ms/w/s!AhRnecRbTCfCdSIfU3qV06c9Mk4?e=Z13ZNH
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## Key features

- Voice-to-text transcription
- Text-to-speech playback
- Customizable themes
- Dark mode
- Note-taking

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NoteBook Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Good Notes Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Notepad Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly Offer | $14.99 | per year |
| Monthly Offer | $4.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speechnotes/id1631733323/reviews.md

### 2/5 — App way too basic

*2026-01-28*

This app just…doesn’t do what it says? I’m signed up for the premium version, but none of the premium features seem to apply. I even reinstalled the app just to see if that would work, but no. The AI features don’t apply at all when I ask it to correct the grammar, and since you have to speak your punctuation, the at means I either end up with a long string of words or I have to speak every punctuation myself. I can’t get the text to speech function to work at all. There are a bunch of emojis at the bottom as well, but I can’t figure out what they do. This app feels half baked, and that would be fine if it was free, but it’s asking for $35 a year which is ridiculous.

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2025-07-31*

I strongly recommend using a more reputable note app. The app deleted nearly 90% of my notes by itself out of the blue and tech support is non existent. They say they can’t even look at all the emails they get for issues so your chances of even getting your issue looked at is slim at best. Wasted $35. I would not pay for this and definitely don’t use if your notes are important.

### 5/5 — Nice voice notes feature to quickly jot down notes

*2025-04-21*

Certainly does the job of converting speech to text and the other way around. I would not call it the best app but it's a good one available at a very low price so it'll work for me.

### 1/5 — Apple’s keyboard does more than this

*2025-04-10*

This is one of the laziest made apps I have ever seen Apple approve there is nothing redeeming about this app.It does not summarize your notes. It does not let your notes out, cleanly and concisely, and it does not reduce as claimed.

### 1/5 — Mass-produced Freemium Garbage

*2025-04-10*

You can tell this is just another one of the countless AI-coded cashgrabbing apps overwhelming Apple's App Store with worthless software which is trash at best but is likely just malware.   
The paywall page is full of misspellings such as "Try the FUTER of Note Taking App Free For One Week", 
and you can be certain that neither the app's functional code nor its' adherence to its' stated terms of use would be written with any better competence or attention to detail.

### 2/5 — Buggy and unimpressive

*2022-12-06*

This app:
- keeps prompting me to subscribe whenever I open it, even though I already have
- did not work at all the first three times I tried to use speech to text
- does not handle dictation any better than standard iOS keyboard dictation (and it seems worse to me)
- does not let you control playback. If you hit the TTS button, even on a paragraphs long note, there seems to be no way to get the voice to stop until it’s completely finished, besides force quitting the app

I genuinely can’t think of a single reason to use this app over, say, using the Notes app plus the dictation button on the keyboard. If you need TTS capabilities, you can do that natively with iOS Accessibility settings.

### 5/5 — Time saving

*2022-10-24*

Simple clean app to make your notes quicker

## Frequently asked questions about SpeechNotes ·

### What does SpeechNotes do?

SpeechNotes is an application designed for voice dictation, allowing users to convert spoken words into written text. It also features text-to-speech functionality, enabling users to listen to typed text being read aloud. The app aims to streamline note-taking and improve productivity.

### What are the key features of SpeechNotes?

Key features include seamless voice-to-text conversion for notes and conversations, text-to-speech playback, inspiring customizable themes, and an eye-friendly dark mode for extended writing sessions. It focuses on making note-taking easier and more efficient.

### How much does SpeechNotes cost?

The app offers a free basic plan to get started. Users can unlock additional powerful premium features to maximize their productivity. Specific pricing for premium features is available through in-app purchases.

### What is the primary use case for SpeechNotes?

The primary use case is for individuals who want to quickly transcribe spoken content into text, such as for lectures, meetings, or personal notes. It's also useful for users who prefer listening to text rather than reading it, or for those who need to create written content from spoken ideas without typing.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 9.5 — 2026-08-24

**Introducing AI Note Taking**

Turn any recording into organized notes with a single tap.
Simply record lectures, meetings, interviews, or conversations, and let AI automatically generate:
• Detailed Notes
• Smart Summaries
• Full Transcripts
Spend less time writing and more time focusing on what matters.

Update now and experience a faster way to take notes.

### 9.4 — 2026-04-12

Introducing New AI-Powered Writing Tools

### 9.3 — 2026-04-03

Stability Improvements

### 9.2 — 2025-12-11

Introducing new AI Tools:
Notes Summary
Expand Notes
Fix Grammar
Change Tone
Convert Format

Update now to enjoy all the new AI features.

### 9.1 — 2025-10-29

Minor Bug Fixes

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