# Transcribe voice to text - Jot — user reviews

> 78 indexed App Store user reviews of Transcribe voice to text by SER_INT, rated 4.10/5 from 251 ratings.

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- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcribe-voice-to-text-jot/id1434184098.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 169 · 4★ 26 · 3★ 11 · 2★ 12 · 1★ 33

## What do users think of Transcribe voice to text?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🚀 Accurate speech-to-text transcription
- ⚡ Fast and efficient note-taking
- 🎨 Beautiful, intuitive UI design
- 🌍 Supports multiple languages
- 📱 Easy text export to various formats
- 🔒 Face ID security lock feature
- ✨ AI-powered actions for summarization
- 🎯 Excellent for meeting and class notes
- 📚 Organized notebook system with templates
- 🎤 Reliable voice recognition with accent support

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- 💾 Data loss and disappearing text issues
- 🔄 Unreliable syncing across devices
- ⏸️ Recording stops when phone sleeps
- ❌ Inconsistent speech-to-text accuracy
- 🔌 Confusing onboarding process
- 💰 Deceptive pricing with multiple rate options
- 📝 Missing punctuation in transcriptions
- 🚫 Limited free trial functionality
- ⚠️ Poor customer support responsiveness

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch or during use
- Text disappears without user action
- Transcription halts when device enters sleep mode
- iCloud sync failures between devices
- Notes deleted when free trial expires
- Highlighting loses color after copy-paste
- Recording continues but doesn't transcribe after interruption
- App force closes when deleting notes
- Restore purchase button non-functional
- Perpetual onboarding loop after trial signup
- Transcription accuracy drops after initial sentences

**Most requested features**

- Persistent highlighting tool color selection
- Export to Markdown (.md) format
- Custom photo book covers
- More font options
- Ability to keep handwritten notes without conversion
- Keep phone active during recording
- Recently deleted folder for recovery
- Standalone keyboard replacement
- Unlimited recording time in free version
- Auto-save and local backup system

## Newest reviews (11 of 78)

### 2/5 — Reloading the on boarding process

*2025-05-26, version 5.0.2*

I did the on boarding process selected the trial and it says congratulations your premium and then just keeps going back to the on boarding process asking what her plan to use the app for and try the samplings. How do you get it actually go to the program?

### 2/5 — Disappearing Text

*2024-06-29*

I just wrote about 500 words and without touching the screen or keyboard, the text vanished. I have tried to retrieve the text but it is gone. This was my second note that I wrote on this app but at this time, it will be my last. I cannot write ideas down and watch them disappear off the screen. One good note so far is that the text to speech is pretty accurate. If the disappearing text is corrected, then I will return using this app since I just purchased the lifetime plan.

**Developer response:** Hi Pavonne,
We are very sorry you faced this issue please contact me at eskandari.sobhan@gmail.com so we can help further.

Best regards 
Sobhan Eskandari

### 4/5 — Great app!

*2024-06-22*

I’m starting to use the Transcribe app, and really like it! Lots of useful features!

I have one suggestion for you to consider. Using the highlighting tool on the toolbar is cumbersome, when I need to highlight many text items. I have to re-select the color every time. My idea is to use a tap-and-hold to select to color. Then each time I want to use highlighting, I would simply tap on the tool, and it would use the most recent settings. This would make multiple highlightings very fast and easy.

**Developer response:** Hi there,
We are thrilled that you enjoyed using the app and thank you for your idea on how to improve the app I'll add it to our Todo List thanks again for using Transcribe and happy writing :)

### 4/5 — No punctuation?

*2024-04-27, version 3.7.9*

I used it for the first time and was surprised Thera was no punctuation in what I had dictated.

### 2/5 — App stops recording/transcribing

*2024-01-16*

I opted for the premium version of this app due to its impressive transcription accuracy, accommodating various accents of my colleagues. However, I’m facing a problem where the transcription halts if my phone goes into sleep mode during the process. When I reactivate my phone, it seems to be recording, but doesn’t continue transcribing unless I end the current session and start a new one. A potential improvement could be updating the app to keep the phone active during ongoing recording and transcription. Without this enhancement, the app becomes ineffective for my needs, potentially leading to an unnecessary expenditure.

### 5/5 — 😍 love it

*2022-06-02, version 3.7.2*

I’ve been using Penman for about a year in order to take my meeting notes. It’s accurate enough for your meetings and classes. Also, its developer pays attention to the client needs. Thanks Penman!

### 5/5 — Penman

*2022-05-28, version 3.2*

Thank goodness I've done covert ops.  It's taken about three hours to do 5 typed pages.  I've never barked at a transcriptionist like I have had to do with this critter. On the upside, this is one fine beastie!  I sincerely hope that there is a manual of operations (MOO) for this lovely Guernsey. It seems to me, that your instructions were initially in English, they then took a turn 'round the Mulberry Bush and eventually bloomed!  Anthrax be damned, how much do you want?

### 2/5 — Penman

*2022-05-12, version 3.7.1*

Completely unintuitive once I’ve dictated text.  I’ve given up getting it anywhere other than just in the app.
I quit.

### 5/5 — Incredible UPDATE !!!!   An act of kindness & Hope 🙏🏽💕

*2022-04-21, version 3.7*

Soon after I left this message one of the cofounders reached out with the most compassionate message and they are going to help me get the app!!! Literally tears of joy 😭😭😭💕💕💕 are running down my face. I was able to answer the message today 4/21/22 and I cannot wait to start exploring and creating with this app. This act of kindness came like a godsend, I’ve been having a challenging couple of weeks and this has brought me joy & hope when I most need it !!!

Thank you Penman & Sohban!!!! Blessings !!!!

I am a stay @ home neurodivergent parent dedicated to my neurodivergent child. Once upon a time I was a Writer, a Creator with words as my vessel. I do not have time to actually sit down and write, as all my time is dedicated to advocating for my son, specially with school issues…. I am exhausted, I am trying to do something for myself that’s why I decided that I deserved to at least try and find a tool to get me back to my creative self… That’s when I found this app… it seemed like the ideal app for me… that maybe I could find joy in my creativeness once again …. When I downloaded the app I was heartbroken to see I could not even try the app to see it was a good fit without paying upfront (And canceling is very restrictive)… I cannot afford to spend a single penny without being extra purposeful (everything goes to being able to take my son to therapy and/or pay the therapies the insurance does not cover)…. I cannot purchase with out trying … and even then, I have to be extremely sure that it’s worth it, our budget is focused on the most important thing in our lives, making sure our child gets what they need …. Definitely this is a sign to just keep focused on my family for the time being….

### 2/5 — Works ok but stops recording after a while

*2022-03-17, version 3.7*

Do you have to buy the more expensive version to have unlimited time to record? I cannot find any information about what the different purchase options offer on website, or anything how to upgrade.

### 5/5 — My day to day note taking app

*2021-11-15*

I’ve replaced Penman as my day to day note taking app and I should say I love it. Wasn’t expecting so many accents to support in speech to text too if you want to take notes faster I highly recommend testing in app speech to text.

**Developer response:** Hi Mersede,
We are thrilled you enjoyed Penman and thanks for the kind words.

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — This is a waste of money.

*2024-09-19, version 4.5*

You cannot continue a transcription without going over another. Perhaps I will find a way to but so far I only remove one line when I speak another.. does not seem to have a solution.. well I wouldn’t even be able to use this for this review

### 1/5 — This is wack. I want a refund! No user friendly

*2024-02-16, version 3.7.9*

Don’t BUY THIS APP!

### 1/5 — Useless

*2024-02-01, version 3.7.9*

Junk app i was suckered in

### 1/5 — one star so i could leave a review

*2023-09-24, version 3.2*

So far in the space of 3 minutes since getting the free software it doenst dictate what I say accurately. If it worked I would buy premium but unfortunally it doesnt so I will keep looking for software that does.

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2023-02-03, version 3.7.7*

App glitches in the middle of me typing and I no longer have my notes which I really needed. And nowhere do I see how to get them back

### 1/5 — Stop annoying upselling notifications

*2023-01-27, version 3.7.7*

Just stop sending me notifications about promotion. It’s not helpful at all!!!

### 1/5 — 13 different rates? Deceptive

*2022-11-12*

How many sets of rates can you have?? I’ve counted 13 so far. How the heck does anyone know what they’re purchasing? And there are no significant details to compare pkgs. Not only is that senseless but it is DECEPTIVE. There are 7 rates in the subscription details, 2 rates in the App Store, each of which have 2 sets of rates when you click on them. I had a free trial which I CANCELLED because I have no idea what the heck you are charging for what!

**Developer response:** Hi
We are very sorry for the trouble you are experiencing this is an issue from our side and we are trying to fix it as soon as as possible if you have experienced unauthorized charges please contact us in order to fix the matter. Deception has never been our intention. I sincerely apologize if you have felt this way and we will do everything in order to help you. Please feel free to contact us at hi@penman.app.
Best Regards,
Sobhan Eskandari Co-founder

### 1/5 — Disappointed

*2022-06-09, version 3.7.2*

The app won’t allow me to write more than a page.

### 1/5 — doesnt hear your voice at all and picks up the stupidest works (cockatoo? sweet.)

*2021-11-17, version 3.1*

Don't bother.

### 1/5 — Unable to add a note, either written or Voice.

*2021-10-25, version 3.6.7*

Usage is not in the instructions either. No response from support. And, I paid for the lifetime Pro version. Completely useless so far.

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Such a time saving app

*2024-10-03*

I have been using the app since the new update and i’ve gotta say i really like the ai actions specifically in taking note and them summarizing them. Sometimes i even use actions designed for social networks. So far it has helped me with my college notes and posts that i wanna optimize for my social networks. Also the speech to text system is pretty handy too definitely give it a try.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for your positive review! I'm thrilled to hear that you're finding our app helpful for managing your college notes and social media posts. It's fantastic to know that AI actions and the speech-to-text system are making a difference for you. We’re continually working on enhancing the user experience, and your feedback is invaluable. Feel free to reach out if you have any more suggestions or need assistance. Happy note-taking and posting!

### 5/5 — theanks

*2024-08-29, version 4.4*

thank ypu so much for providing this nice application

### 5/5 — My favorite and most helpful app 🙂💖

*2024-06-04*

So, 
I love also doing physical writing in notebooks, have my own style of cursive writing etc.. 
I’ve very typically had a difficult time writing in front of a computer or laptop as opposed to writing in my notebook, the problem would then be I’d have to still type everything into digital later
And this app absolutely solved that problem for me 😊💖 

In fact I’m definitely like 20-30x more productive with my writing and sorta life in general because I always have this accessible to take down notes, work on a story idea, or create a checklist of things I need to do / want to do type thing. 

They just had the deal of the premium for like 8.98$ , and I just bought it because I like the app so much & wanted to support it. 

Plus the Face ID lock support is kinda cool, 
Would I ever need it? Maybe? 
I don’t have my screen on an autolock time, so it definitely is an extra level of privacy. 
Idk if you wanted to have a writing place to vent without someone you live with snooping I think the Face ID feature is really good for that maybe, but the other person snooping would probably be the primary problem 😅. 

Anyway, 💖 this app and highly recommend it.

**Developer response:** Hi Scarlett,
Thank you for your kind words it really made our day :) we are thrilled you liked Penman also keep watching the updates new cool a.i features coming up as free update.

### 5/5 — My Dream Journal

*2023-12-14, version 3.7.9*

This’ll help me make songs and stories.

### 5/5 — Hi

*2023-07-25, version 3.7.9*

Give me free all premiums

### 5/5 — “, THIS ‘ IS BRONSON CLARK’S IPHOTO IMAGINATION 💭 TYPING JURNALING👍

*2023-06-30*

“, Yes

### 5/5 — ive tried them all and this is best

*2023-06-20, version 3.2*

I have tried every voice to text to make my writing more efficent and fruitful.  This app is the best for me, and...now chatbots are out to steal my job...i am grateful for any help. 

Simple and clear.  works great.

### 5/5 — Great voice to text

*2022-09-14, version 3.2*

Gets about 95% accuracy if you pause and talk. Much easier to dictate those emails. It has many other uses also

### 5/5 — Best in Breed

*2022-07-14, version 3.7.4*

Please add export to .md 

Thanks!

### 5/5 — So many languages!

*2022-06-20*

Get the premium version and unleash true potential of multiple languages like I’m using 
I think it has more than 90% accuracy which is better than many other similar apps

**Developer response:** Hi DzeArtist,
Thank you for your kind words we are thrilled you enjoy Penman :)

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