# StoryVoice > Dictation tool for writers that automatically adds punctuation and quotation marks. (iPhone/iPad app by Andrew Mayne.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storyvoice/id1254383495 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Andrew Mayne](https://appshunter.io/developer/352673732) - Category: Productivity, Education - Price: $2.99 - Rating: 3.43/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 10.3 · 14 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2017-08-28 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storyvoice/id1254383495/reviews.md ## What is StoryVoice? Created by best-selling author and Thriller Award finalist, Andrew Mayne (Angel Killer, The Naturalist and Station Breaker), StoryVoice is a tool for writers designed to make it easier to dictate stories and write flowing dialogue. StoryVoice automatically adds punctuation and quotation marks to spoken sentences and allows you to focus on creating. Check out the tutorial video at StoryVoiceApp.com 1.) Press and hold the talk button down to add one sentence at a time to the paragraph builder. 2.) Release the button after each sentence is finished. 3.) When you've finished adding sentences to your paragraph, press and release the talk button to add your paragraph to the main document. StoryVoice automatically tries to figure out if a sentence is a statement or a question and add the appropriate punctuation. StoryVoice will try to interpret dialogue by looking for phrases like "Stephanie said" or "he replied" in a sentence or paragraph and add quotation marks and punctuation. If you want to insert a comma, say "comma" as you dictate. To redo the last sentence, say "Redo that." To remove the last paragraph, say "Remove the last paragraph." StoryVoice is designed for writers to make it easier to dictate stories without having to worry about pronouncing punctuation like quotation marks, periods and question marks. It’s intended to be a more natural way to dictate. With regular dictation, to write something like this: “Where do we go from here?” Amanda asked. You have to say it like this: Quote Where do we go from here question mark end quote Amanda asked period Traditional dictation requires seven extra words and more than twice as many syllables than the original sentence – requiring you to talk twice as much as the original sentence. To write the same sentence in StoryVoice, you just say: Where do we go from here Amanda asked StoryVoice figures out that Amanda is the speaker and that she’s asking a question. It then automatically adds in the appropriate quotation marks and punctuation for the end of the sentence and wraps the paragraph with quotation marks in the right places if it’s more than one sentence. How does StoryVoice work? StoryVoice uses a combination of special patterns related to written text and Natural Language Processing to try to tell if a sentence or paragraph is dialog, a statement or a question. StoryVoice tries to spot names and pronouns along with verbs and adverbs associated with dialog and questions. It picks up on phrases like “Rebecca replied” or “Ken said excitedly.” More complex structure can be difficult to parse, so StoryVoice defaults to the standards used in popular fiction. ## Key features - Automatic punctuation and quotation marks - Simplified dialogue dictation - Natural language processing for interpretation - Focus on creative writing - Voice commands for editing ## Recent user reviews (5 of 5) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storyvoice/id1254383495/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Hated it *2020-10-14, version 1.0* I was looking for a hands free option. That’s the point right? Having to touch the screen for every sentence is the opposite of that. Also if I have to go online and watch a video to learn how to use it, it’s clearly not laid out as a user friendly intuitive app. I shouldn’t have paid for it first. Goodby 3 dollars. A waste ### 1/5 — Don’t waste your money. *2019-09-02, version 1.0* Program doesn’t work on iPhone 10s Max ### 5/5 — A Good Solution For Writers *2017-09-09, version 1.0* This is by far the best dictation software I have ever used. While I find I work best with a keyboard, Story Voice gives me the ability to record extended passages for both nonfiction and fiction projects on the run. That is great because you never know when inspiration might hit! It handles dialogue particularly well, which is great, and then allows me to email myself a text file I can easily paste into my projects. It really is incredibly useful. I much prefer it to trying to type on my phone! ### 5/5 — Very useful *2017-08-29, version 1.0* Easy to use and thoughtfully designed, well worth it. ### 5/5 — Better than Dragon Speech *2017-08-29, version 1.0* This is so simple and elegant, my writing time is so productive now! ## Frequently asked questions about StoryVoice ### How does StoryVoice automatically add punctuation? StoryVoice uses a combination of special text patterns and Natural Language Processing to interpret spoken sentences. It attempts to identify statements, questions, and dialogue based on common phrasing and context. ### Can I dictate dialogue with StoryVoice? Yes, StoryVoice is designed to interpret dialogue. It looks for phrases like 'Stephanie said' or 'he replied' to automatically add quotation marks and punctuation around spoken words. ### What voice commands are available in StoryVoice? You can use voice commands like 'comma' to insert a comma, 'Redo that' to correct the last sentence, and 'Remove the last paragraph' to delete the most recent paragraph. ### How is StoryVoice different from traditional dictation? Traditional dictation requires explicitly saying 'quote,' 'question mark,' etc., adding many extra words. StoryVoice allows you to speak naturally, significantly reducing the number of words needed to dictate the same content. ### What devices does StoryVoice support? StoryVoice is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod, making it accessible on a range of Apple mobile devices. ### What is the age rating for StoryVoice? StoryVoice has an age rating of 4+, indicating it is suitable for users of all ages. ### How often is StoryVoice updated? StoryVoice was last updated on August 28, 2017, with version 1.0. There is no information available on its update frequency beyond this initial release. ### What is the price of StoryVoice? StoryVoice is a paid application, available for a one-time purchase of $2.99. ## Version history (last 1 release) ### 1.0 — 2017-08-28 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. ## Apps similar to StoryVoice | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Flexblocks - Time Blocking](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flexblocks-time-blocking/id1631938060) | 1.0 (1) | Free | Productivity | | [Periodic Questioning](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/periodic-questioning/id1665812740) | — | Free | Productivity | | [Küçük Adımlar](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kucuk-admlar/id1631550900) | — | Free | Productivity | | [StudyHungry](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studyhungry/id1664623080) | 4.5 (8) | Free | Productivity | ## More apps by Andrew Mayne - [Prompt Link](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prompt-link/id6469014805) All apps by Andrew Mayne: https://appshunter.io/developer/352673732 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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