# VoiceExpress: Audio to Text — Voice Messages Transcriber

> Audio transcription utility for voice messages and audio files. (iPhone/iPad app by Pedro Jose Pereira Vieito.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voiceexpress-audio-to-text/id1434634466 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pedro Jose Pereira Vieito](https://appshunter.io/developer/931232010)
- Category: Utilities, Reference
- Price: $5.99
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 19 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-09-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voiceexpress-audio-to-text/id1434634466/reviews.md

## What is VoiceExpress?

VoiceExpress lets you transcribe any voice message or audio file. It can convert audio to text in all languages supported by the system dictation service.

Using VoiceExpress is simple:
• Open the app and select or drop an audio file.
• Or open any audio file from other apps using the “Share” or “Open with…” options.

VoiceExpress supports macOS, iOS, and iPadOS.

Notes:
• VoiceExpress accepts voice messages and audio files in common formats such as AAC, MP3, M4A, CAF, and Opus.
• You can copy, share or save the transcription as a text file.

## Key features

- Transcribe voice messages
- Convert audio files to text
- Supports multiple audio formats
- Transcribes in system-dictated languages
- Copy, share, or save transcriptions
- Share from other apps

## Recent user reviews (10 of 19)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voiceexpress-audio-to-text/id1434634466/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Does not work!!!!

*2026-01-13*

Ive tried it numerous times and every time it fails

### 5/5 — Cancel Subscription

*2024-11-05, version 1.6*

Hello, please cancel the subscription I accidentally clicked to download and it’s way to refund the money back.

### 3/5 — Broken?

*2024-10-16*

I loved this app while it worked. Excellent and fast transcription powered by Apple’s APIs, delivered on the cheap. Filled the hole created by Apple’s bizarre refusal to transcribe audio files. Unfortunately, it appears to be broken under Sequoia: now, every line it transcribes is deleted before it transcribes the next line. Not very helpful, that. However, Sequoia now offers transcription in its native Voice Memos app, albeit with a clunkier and less useful UI, so as one door closes, another has opened.

### 1/5 — Not Good

*2024-04-20*

I paid 1699 for this app to be able to upload audio and have it transcribe, and it was not successful. It does not function at all. The description said, I will be able to upload audio and have it transcribe, but I was not able to, and I wasted my money, and I did not have it to spend, if I would’ve been able to give it zero stars I would’ve, but I gave it one star

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2023-03-16*

Program keeps crashing with the following error message.
The operation couldn’t be completed. (kAFAssistantErrorDomain error 203.)
Using on Mac OS 12.5.1.

It does not matter the size of file.  Only conclusion is I wasted my money.  Too bad there is not trial periiod and no way to contract support.

### 1/5 — Waste of money

*2022-12-07, version 1.5*

After few minutes got timeout. Good for short texts like every other FREE web service. Not for longer files.

### 1/5 — poor interpretation of voice recordings

*2022-07-28*

quite a disappointment.  i paid for the app expecting it to be better than the free alternatives.  but instead it is worse making up bizarre incomprehensible stories from the small bits of voice it correctly interprets.  basically a waste of money and i am surprise Apple has it in its apps store.

### 1/5 — Nicht zu gebrauchen

*2022-07-02*

Es gibt keine Einstellungsmöglichkeit und die Transkription bricht einfach irgendwann ab. Funktioniert weder auf dem MacBook, noch mit dem iPad... Hinzukommt, dass die meisten Sätze einfach gar keinen Sinn ergeben, also sucht euch irgendwas anderes

### 5/5 — Unlimited Free Transcription

*2022-04-08, version 1.5*

Apple has recently introduced full-power audio transcription into Mac OS, but for some insane reason have neglected to make it possible to transcribe recorded material, regardless of how trivial this would be.

Workarounds are available using very expensive audio-patching applications such as Loopback or Audio Hijack, and there are extremely expensive transcriptions apps, and 'free' transcriptions apps which use subscription-based models or per-word models of pricing which end up being stupidly expensive in the long run.

The solution is obvious: somebody needs to come along and creat an app that uses MacOS's new, built-in transcription services to transcribe files.

That is what this app does. How does it compare to Dragon Dictate? Exactly as well as MacOS's dictation services do, which is to say: not so shabby. More importantly, it offers unlimited transcriptions for free, once you pay the up-front cost of the app, which is less than the cost of a Latte, or a mid-range sandwich at a fast food joint.

The people who give this app low ratings are clearly comparing it to $300 apps. This is a $4 app that provides unlimited transcriptions of relatively high quality. That earns it 5 stars, easy.

### 5/5 — Positiv überrascht

*2022-01-11*

Ich habe mit diesem Programm inzwischen über 10 mp3-Dateien mittleren Umfanges (durchschnittlich 20 bis 50 MB) transkribiert. Dies erfolgte erstaunlich schnell. Da vermutlich sämtliche auf dem Markt befindlichen Apps dieselbe Verfahrensweise bei der Transkription nutzen, werden ihre Ergebnisse auch kaum voneinander abweichen. Insofern bin ich bei dieser App zufrieden, was die Genauigkeit betrifft. Deshalb überrascht mich das Preis-Leistungsverhältnis sehr positiv. Einen weiterenPluspunkt stellt der Umstand dar, dass es sich bei dieser Applikation nicht um ein Abo handelt, eine nach meiner Ansicht weit verbreitete Unsitte zum Zweck der Abzocke. 

Was zu wünschen wäre: der transkribierte Text sollte im Fenster automatisch mit nach unten laufen/scrollen, um den Aktions-Fortschritt besser verfolgen zu können.

Ein herzliches Dankeschön an den Entwickler!

## Frequently asked questions about VoiceExpress

### What audio formats does VoiceExpress support?

VoiceExpress accepts common audio formats including AAC, MP3, M4A, CAF, and Opus. This wide compatibility ensures you can transcribe most of your audio files.

### What devices is VoiceExpress available on?

VoiceExpress supports macOS, iOS, and iPadOS devices, including iPhone and iPod. This allows for transcription across your Apple ecosystem.

### How often is VoiceExpress updated?

The latest version of VoiceExpress is 1.8, last updated on September 20, 2025. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates ongoing development.

### What is the age rating for VoiceExpress?

VoiceExpress has an age rating of 4+. This suggests it is suitable for a wide range of users, including younger individuals.

### Can I use VoiceExpress offline?

The description does not explicitly state offline capabilities. However, transcription often relies on system dictation services, which may require an internet connection.

### How can I share transcriptions from VoiceExpress?

You can easily copy, share, or save your transcriptions as text files directly from the app. This makes it simple to integrate your transcribed text into other workflows.

### Does VoiceExpress have ads?

No, VoiceExpress does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an ad-free transcription experience.

### What languages can VoiceExpress transcribe?

VoiceExpress can convert audio to text in all languages supported by your system's dictation service. This offers broad language support based on your device's settings.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8 — 2025-09-20

• New updated modern interface.
• New glass-style icon with dark mode support.
• Compatibility update.

### 1.7 — 2025-09-15

• New Glass-style icon with dark mode support.
• Compatibility update.

### 1.6 — 2024-09-11

• Added dark-mode icon.
• Compatibility update.

### 1.5 — 2021-10-22

Added Shortcuts support with two new actions:
– Transcribe Audio: transcribe an audio file in Shortcuts (limited to 10s execution in iOS and iPadOS) or opening the app.
– Get Current Transcription: get the current transcription text from the VoiceExpress app.

### 1.4 — 2020-11-09

• Compatibility update.

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